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TPD arrests man after assault occurred near Hobby Lobby
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man has turned himself in after leaving the scene of an assault near a Hobby Lobby in Topeka, officials say. On July 25, 2024, officers with the Topeka Police Department responded to an assault just before 12:30 a.m. at 1900 SW Wanamaker Rd. Upon...
A four-decade tradition that began as a coffee conversation: Concordia Fall Fest
The catalyst for Concordia's modern Fall Fest began as an idea three residents shared during their regular morning coffee meeting at Lester's Sweet Shop more than 40 years ago. Art Slaughter, who owned Daylight Clothing in 1982, met with his two friends, Keith Palmquist, the then-owner of Palmquist Drug, and...
Amber Peery found guilty on all counts in deaths of Topeka girl scouts
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A woman accused of causing a deadly crash which claimed the lives of three Topeka girl scouts in 2022 has been found guilty Thursday. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay told 27 News on Aug. 15 that Amber Peery was found guilty during a jury trial of all counts. The trial lasted […]
Welcome back to school! USD 345 students back in class
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Back-to-school time continues in Topeka now that the Seaman district held its first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 14. First through 10th graders and part of the kindergarten classes are hitting the books once again in USD 345. Students with Elmont Elementary School arrived for...
This longtime versatile administrator will be Topeka's new assistant city manager
Topeka has a new assistant city manager, but he should be a familiar face to many. Braxton Copley will serve the role for Topeka after 19 years in previous positions. “Braxton has done an incredible job as the director of public works and we are confident he will excel in his new role as...
Sevion Morrison enjoys idea of being Kansas football’s ‘Swiss Army knife’ offensively
LAWRENCE — Jonathan Wallace didn’t want to give away too much recently, after another fall camp practice. Wallace, Kansas football’s running backs coach, is well aware of how explosive redshirt junior running back Sevion Morrison can be. Morrison’s skillset allows him to be someone that can be used in numerous ways offensively. So, Wallace...
More typical August weather for the mid-point of the month
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The day is starting with some showers over Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas. These are pushing eastward toward South Central Nebraska and North Central Kansas. Most of the rain that we see will occur near or south of Interstate 80 with chances much lower as you go to the north. Later this morning and into this afternoon, there may be a few stronger storms, but severe weather will likely be isolated in southern areas. Very isolated large hail and severe wind gusts are possible. For most of the area, high temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s to near 90°. I wouldn’t rule out some cooler temperatures in the south where rain could stick around. Most of that rain will clear out to the southeast late this afternoon or early this evening. Much of the area will see mostly clear skies tonight. There is a low-end chance of a rogue thunderstorms overnight into early tomorrow with the best chance over northern areas. Lows will dip back to the upper 50s and low to mid 60s.
Chance for severe storms today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It’s another mild and muggy morning before our attention turns to the risk for severe storms across Kansas this afternoon. Expect partly cloudy skies and highs to climb to the low 90s this afternoon. The higher humidity will make the heat index around 100. Storm...
Gov. Kelly discusses $2B tax reform bill, Medicaid expansion, national politics
Following multiple ceremonial bill signing events held in Leavenworth and Holton, Governor Laura Kelly called Salina Post to discuss the present and long-term impacts of tax reform, the possibility of Medicaid expansion in 2025, her reflections on the state's current financial standing, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ potential move across state lines.
Feds charge 18 members of Pagan's Motorcycle Club for alleged crimes in Kansas and Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Federal authorities have charged 18 members and associates of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club with multiple crimes, including armed assaults targeting rival motorcycle gangs. The operation, involving more than a dozen law enforcement agencies in Kansas and Missouri, yielded a haul of illegal items: more than...
AAA: College preparation should include insurance issues
If you're sending your child off to college, there are so many things to remember, but Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas knows that there are some things you can be prepared for. "A couple of things that people may not think about are insurance coverage, both homeowners, renters, and auto insurance," Steward said. "Also having a plan for vehicle maintenance or if something happens to the vehicle for a breakdown, for example. Those are two things that we urge college students and their parents to think about."
INSIGHT KANSAS: If Kansas politics were in the Olympics
The original Olympic motto – translated to Faster, Higher, Stronger. – was never in more splendid display as the past few weeks in Paris. If the Olympic spirit was a religion, the athletes were its evangelists. Time after time, we were moved by sheer will or talent. A...
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