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Salinan graduates from Air Force Basic training, family celebrates
Airman First Class Luke David Obermeyer proudly graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, on July 18. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his military career and reflects his dedication and hard work to protect our nation. Luke is the...
Independence to Install New Lights at Riverside Park Tennis Courts
There's good news for Independence tennis players who like to play under the lights. For more than a year, twelve of the forty lights at the Riverside Park tennis courts have not been working. Independence resident Ken Brown has requested that the city repair the lights to make it possible for the courts to be used at night. Assistant City Manager Dave Cowan says the city has two options.
NiJa Canady signs NIL deal with Adidas, Patrick Mahomes
LUBBOCK, Texas. (WIBW) - Topeka native and new Texas Tech pitcher NiJa Canady secured an NIL deal from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Adidas on Friday, Aug. 23. Canady and five other Texas Tech student-athletes will participate in brand marketing campaigns for Mahomes and Adidas. The three-time Super...
Haskell overbooks campus housing for fall semester
With the largest enrollment Haskell Indian Nations University has seen in more than a decade, on-campus housing is at capacity the week before classes begin, and some students have been told to defer to spring. Marina TurningRobe, Spokane Tribe/Paquachin Band, said her daughter was admitted to take classes and play...
Topeka native set to make MLB debut
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Los Angeles Angels have called up Seaman grad and former University of Kansas right-handed pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn on Friday. Zeferjahn was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Angels on July 30, 2024. The trade sent Zeferjahn, outfielder Matthew Lugo, infielder Niko Kavadas, and right-handed pitcher Yeferson Vargas from Boston to Los Angeles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia.
Countdown to Kickoff: Cheney looking to defend first ever state title after dream season
CHENEY, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - In 2023, Cheney did the impossible. After snapping Andale’s longest winning streak in the nation, they went on to top the Indians again and win their first ever state championship. One year after their 13-0 perfect season, they are without their star wide...
KWU unveils renovated dining hall after six-month overhaul
On Friday, Aug. 23, Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) celebrated the nearly complete six-month renovation of Shriwise Dining into the new Bieber Dining Hall. "We expanded into space next to it [Shriwise] so we could enlarge the space," said KWU President Matt Thompson. "We went back to the studs, gutted, started again, took walls out so we could create a whole new floor plan and experience."
Kansas State's football coaches take a less-is-more approach to new helmet communication
MANHATTAN — When it comes to technological advances in college athletics, sometimes less is more. At least that is the approach that Kansas State's football coaches are taking to integrating helmet communications with players on the field. ...
WRHS Young Life Color Chaos
Last Friday, August 16th the Washburn Rural Young Life Club held their annual color chaos event. During this event, students play mini-games such as egg toss, relays, and other water games. Following those games students then gather around with water paint and colored powder, where they then throw the paint/powder all over each other.
Osage County man arrested for possession of cocaine
OSAGE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - An Osage County man was arrested Friday for possession of cocaine. Osage County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop on US-75 Highway at milepost 139 for a traffic violation on Friday, August 23rd a little before 1 p.m. Illegal narcotics were located...
8 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Ty Bowman
NOTE: Kansas State has elected to advance players’ classification even though the 2020 season did not affect eligibility. Those who wish to take advantage of this extra year will be listed as a (“super”) senior again after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. Goal No. 8:...
Mother, son to own new zero net energy Habitat for Humanity home in Eudora
A Eudora mother and son are set to become first-time homeowners as they prepare to move into their newly built zero net energy house. Within the next few weeks, Kathryn Gilmore and her son, Liam, will be signing the mortgage agreement for 50 Stephens Road, the 106th home built for a local family through Lawrence Habitat for Humanity.
TPD arrests man for exposing himself at a North Topeka Dollar Tree
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested for allegedly exposing his sex organs to several customers at a Dollar Tree in North Topeka on Thursday, officials said. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) confirmed with 13 NEWS that David A. Hamuud, 25, was arrested and booked into the SNCO Dept. of Corrections for suspected lewd and lascivious behavior and exposing sex organs to another 16 year or older.
Five Below opens doors Friday
The Emporia Pavillions has yet another storefront open to the public as of Friday morning. Five Below had its grand opening Friday and store manager Cassie Wright says unlocking the doors to the public was a rewarding moment for her and her staff. Five Below offers items such as clothing,...
More repairs likely in Madison after water main break Thursday night
Additional repairs are likely coming Friday after a water main break affected part of downtown Madison on Friday evening. A water main break developed outside First Christian Church at 316 Main. Initial work continued into the early-morning hours. The city hasn’t decided whether it will have to shut off nearby water service as part of upcoming work.
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