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Low-income Kansans are going into debt because unpaid traffic tickets rack up interest
TOPEKA, Kansas — On a snowy night in 2004, Jamie Kuykendall was driving home from the store in Topeka when she came up to a traffic light turning red. There was a small amount of snow on the ground. When she hit the brakes, her car wouldn’t stop and she slid through the intersection. A Topeka police officer gave Kuykendall a ticket because she did not have a valid driver’s license.
Now is the winter of our discontent made brat summer
With Charli XCX sparking a summer phenomenon, we take a look at the nature of slang: who uses it, why we use it, and how we need to be very careful with it. You're Saying It Wrong was recorded and produced at KMUW studios and is part of the NPR Podcast Network. Thanks to our language experts, Kathy Petras and Ross Petras. You can follow them at their website: kandrpetras.com.
Countdown to Kickoff: Previewing K-State’s ‘deep’ and dominant defense
In today’s era of football, the flash of offensive players often casts a shadow on the guys on the opposite side of the line of scrimmage. Championships, even beyond a conference title, are within reach for Kansas State football this fall, and defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman believes his unit is beyond set up for that success.
Physical therapist from Olathe joins Great Bend care team
The orthopedics, physical therapy and sports medicine care team at The University of Kansas Health System welcomes Brik Thompson, DPT, physical therapist, to Great Bend. Thompson joins the team in Great Bend from The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe. Thompson earned his bachelor’s degree in health and human...
Driver clocked traveling 102mph on the Kansas Turnpike
SUMNER COUNTY —Law enforcement across Kansas continue to see drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit, despite a statewide campaign to crack down on excessive speeding. On Friday, KHP Lt. Hammond stopped a couple of motorists for driving over 100mph on the Kansas Turnpike within a couple hours,...
NWS Wichita storm outlook for Aug. 18
The National Weather Service in Wichita’s outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. shows a cluster of storms across portions of Nebraska are forecast to move into portions of eastern Kansas this afternoon. This cluster of storms will be capable of winds near 80 mph, quarter size hail, and...
One dead in southeast Topeka shooting: police
UPDATE: The Topeka Police Department is now investigating this incident as a homicide. The victim has been identified as Malik J. Keith, 26, of Topeka. This is Topeka’s 12th homicide of 2024. Topeka (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating an early morning aggravated battery incident. According to a press release from TPD, […]
Indian Museum director to retire
The City of Wichita has announced that the executive director of the Mid-America All-Indian Museum will retire at the end of this year. April Scott has served as executive director since 2010, but she has been with the city’s Division of Arts and Cultural Services for 26 years. Scott first joined the City of Wichita as a teaching artist at CityArts in 1998, leading classes in tapestry weaving. In 2005, she moved with CityArts as head of fiber arts and glass from the purple building on Water Street to its current location on Old Town Square. That year, she also began working part-time at what was then known as the Mid-America All-Indian Center, moving to work there full time in 2007.
Westboro Baptist Church Protests Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Isbell
Congratulations are in order for Oklahoma’s Turnpike Troubadours, and Alabama’s Jason Isbell. Both have received major accolades in their careers by making broadcast television debuts, debuting on the Grand Ole Opry, selling out the Ryman Auditorium, and headlining major festivals. Now they can add being protested by the Westboro Baptist Church to their list of accomplishments.
Salina ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive Aug. 26-28
The American Red Cross is hosting a “Battle of the Badges” blood drive in Salina from Monday, August 26 to Wednesday, August 28. The event will take place at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 825 E. Beloit. Blood donations will be accepted on Monday and Tuesday from 12:00...
Disturbing Number of Missouri Kids Have Recently Gone Missing
I'm not certain why there appears to be a sudden uptick of Missouri kids that have gone missing, but it's certainly a disturbing turn of events. I frequently share updates on Missouri kids who's families do not know their whereabouts in the hopes that by getting their information out there quickly will increase the chance that they will return home safely. That's why I check the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children often to keep track of how Missouri kids are doing. I was in a bit of disbelief when I saw that there are a half-dozen Missouri children who have been reported missing in just the past 3 or 4 weeks. The names of each of these kids is linked to more detailed information about the last time they were seen and where they are from.
New Planned Parenthood clinic expands abortion access for patients in and outside Kansas
PITTSBURG — A new Planned Parenthood clinic in southeast Kansas will be the closest abortion access point for many people in the South and will provide easier access to reproductive health care for southeast Kansans who previously had to travel to Overland Park. The center, which opens Monday in...
Sunday forecast: Cooler but muggy, chance of storms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story today will be the highs mainly in the 80s vs 90s from yesterday. We’ll also have more cloud cover and monitoring a slightly higher chance for storms moving through the area this afternoon (compared to what it looked like earlier this morning). This is coming in from Nebraska but there is uncertainty on how much of it will hold together but it is going to be something to be aware of. We’ll get another chance for storms tonight as well. Both rounds of storms may be severe with damaging winds the primary concern although overall, lightning and locally heavy rain will be the main hazards.
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