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Big 12 launches "Big 12 Beyond Borders" program
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Big 12 conference announced the launch of the “Big 12 Beyond Borders” program on Tuesday, which will debut in 2024. It’s a two-year opportunity that will immerse selected student-athletes in historical and cultural experiences, both in the U.S. and internationally. The program...
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 announced
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has been announced, with 12 new inductees. The induction ceremony will be held at the Sunflower Ballroom in Hotel Topeka at City Center on Sunday, October 13th. The reception will be at 5:00 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Sandzén Gallery Chamber Music Concert Featuring Pianist Lucy Tan
Washburn University pianist Lucy Tan will be performing selections by Beethoven, Chopin, Clara Schumann, Amy Beach, and Chen Yi in the Sandzén Gallery, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. An exceptional musician, her young performing career began by making a live WGBH radio debut at age 11...
Trump’s hush money sentencing delayed to September
The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money trial is postponing the former president’s sentencing to September after Manhattan prosecutors said they would not oppose Trump’s request to delay in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision granting him “absolute” immunity from criminal prosecution for “official” acts.
American Kolache opening west Topeka location this fall
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans will soon be able to enjoy fresh baked goods from a new eatery set to open in a few months. 27 News spoke with Russell Clark, owner of the American Kolache franchise, about his plans to open a new location in the Capital City. This will be the first American Kolache […]
MTAA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new terminal at Billard Airport
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new terminal at Topeka’s Philip Billard Airport. Elected officials, local leaders, and community members gathered for the celebration on Tuesday morning. Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (MTAA) Eric Johnson was impressed by both the new...
Independence Day celebration returns Thursday to Grace Cathedral in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After an absence of several years, a red-white-and-blue extravaganza returns on the Fourth of July to a Topeka church. The event, which hasn’t been held since it was put on hold following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, returns at 10 a.m. Thursday to Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 S.W. 8th Ave. just west of downtown Topeka.
New degree completion program heads to Washburn University
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Washburn University, Dr. Kelly Erby, details the newest degree completion program coming later this fall. The Bachelor of General Studies program is for those that started college but didn’t fully earn their degree. The flexible degree program aims to help those that already […]
New Billard Airport restaurant offers $95 steak, Cajun food
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The new restaurant laying down roots at Billard Airport has announced its menu before opening day. SKY Restaurant is Billard Airport’s newest restaurant, and has announced its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. The restaurant offers Cajun/Creole food in the comfort of the Oakland neighborhood. One of the restaurant’s owners, Chris Stemler, told […]
RCPD: Arson alleged in apartment fire in Manhattan
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged arson at an apartment in Manhattan. Just before 7a.m. Monday, officers filed a report of arson in the 2500 block of Stagg Hill Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Russ Briggs, who owns the apartment complex property,...
Bullard named to president’s list
Washburn University has announced its President’s List honorees for the spring 2024 semester.Kennedy Bullard from Columbus is a President’s List honoree for Spring 2024.To qualify for the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.
'They leave me with nothing': Former ESU student concerned with Emporia healthcare amid 12-year legal battle with providers
For 12 years, Emeline Fuller, a local artist and 2021 Emporia State graduate, has endured a legal battle for her life. The catalyst? A 2012 lymph node biopsy and cat scratch disease diagnosis resulting in a medical bill she simply couldn’t afford. Since May of that year, she has been sued 10 times by Emporia health care providers and has had wage garnishments released and reordered for bills she says she “just can’t pay,”.
Here's when franchise owner says Topeka's second Chick-Fil-A location is expected to open
Topeka's second Chick-Fil-A location is inching toward completion. After Chick-Fil-A told The Capital-Journal in June of last year that plans were in the early stages for it to create a second site at the S.W. corner of 32nd Terrace and Topeka Boulevard, the progress has been steady. Construction has been...
Federal judge says Topeka police officer violated Fourth Amendment in frisk that found gun
A federal judge won't let prosecutors use evidence of a crime because a Topeka police officer violated the defendant's constitutional rights when obtaining that evidence. U.S. District Judge Toby Crouse on June 26 granted a motion to suppress the gun that Tevin Nance possessed during an unconstitutional search. "He was...
Here is every FBS team Kansas State football has played, but never beaten
Kansas State football has been around since about 1893 with most sources saying they first started playing around Thanksgiving. They didn't play their true first season till the following year. The bottom line is that Kansas State football has been playing football for a long time. In that time, they...
Search continues for 3rd suspect in acid attack on Kansas teen
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police continue the search for a 16-year-old Kansas girl accused in a violent attack on a Kansas teen. Just after noon May 26, police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of N Dodge in Wichita, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses. The victim in this case, an 18-year-old girl later arrived at an area hospital with second degree burns to the face and neck believed to be caused by a suspect throwing an acidic liquid on her during a physical fight.
City of Lawrence files case against landlord for alleged source of income discrimination
The City of Lawrence has filed what appears to be its first Douglas County District Court lawsuit against a local landlord for allegedly refusing a prospective tenant based solely on their use of housing vouchers. Sue Herynk and her husband Joe Herynk, of River City Homes Inc., are named as...
Community members helping one another after strong storm leaves trail of damage in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Strong storms left a trail of damage in Wichita and Andover Tuesday night after ripping apart firework tents and knocking trees onto homes in the blink of an eye. "A lot of people were yelling mom, and they were crying, little girls, kids running around, parents...
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