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KMBC 9 Investigates: Olathe woman warns about Venmo scam through email
OLATHE, Kan. — If you're not careful, it can happen to you. KMBC 9 Investigates warning about yet another scam. An Olathe woman contacted KMBC 9 Investigates to let others know about a Venmo scam making the rounds. The scam came through her email, and she said she had...
KCC to discuss future Evergy transmission projects at virtual public workshop Aug. 1
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold a virtual meeting on Aug. 1 beginning at 8 a.m. to discuss Evergy’s plans for future transmission projects. Members of the public are invited to watch the meeting, which will be livestreamed to the KCC’s YouTube Channel and recorded for later viewing.
Extreme heat indices could hit 112 degrees in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – With dangerously hot temperatures expected, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office (SNSO) shared some tips to help people beat the heat. On Monday, July 29 the National Weather Service (NWS) of Topeka issued an excessive heat warning for all of northeast Kansas. Dangerously hot conditions with heat indices up to 112 degrees are […]
KSRE horticulture agent shares tips to reduce water usage
Technology is ever-present in our world, from cars that warn us when we accidentally drift lanes to watches that monitor our biometrics. Many would agree that these technologies offer beneficial information that keeps us safe and healthy. Much like these monitoring systems, there are also advancements in home technologies that...
City of Topeka will vote on a $750k ice skating rink
TOPEKA (KSNT) – At a special meeting tonight, the city council will vote on a development deal with the Downtown Topeka Foundation to build an ice skating rink downtown. The resolution being pitched by Councilmembers Brett Kell, Marcus Miller and Michelle Hoferer would divert the city’s money going to the Evel Knievel Museum to the […]
Kansas maternal health care deserts mean hardships on mothers; Ellis Co. sees decrease
Thirteen counties in Kansas ceased to offer obstetric care services from 2013 to 2023 — a statistic that points to a shrinking availability of maternal care in Kansas, the lack of which can cause poor outcomes in pregnancy and delivery, overburdened hospitals and long drives for women seeking adequate care.
Neighborhood Improvement Associations seek help amid volunteer shortages and burnout
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Neighborhood Improvement Association leaders across NE Kansas say they’re experiencing burnout from staffing shortages. We spoke with one NIA president who says they need city leaders to step in and help. “We need help so the governing body can go out and hire people to...
SNCO Parks & Rec offers ways to cool off indoors and outdoors
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee County Parks & Recreation offers ways to beat the summer heat. You can cool down at most Shawnee County pools until Aug. 4. The Rossville pool will stay open for the Tall Corn Festival through Aug 11. and the new Oakland Pool may even open up in mid-August.
Myles Alonzo wins TGA’s City Stroke Play
TOPEKA (KSNT) – After three hot days on the course, recent Topeka West graduate Myles Alonzo was crowned winner of Topeka Golf Association’s City Stroke Play. Alonzo, who graduated from T-West in May of 2024, and Washburn Rural alum Luke Leonetti led the pack entering the final round of the three-day tournament, tied at 137 […]
Pete Davidson’s show in Topeka is canceled, Ticketmaster says
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - According to Ticketmaster’s website, the Pete Davidson show scheduled for Friday, August 9, in Topeka is canceled. The event was originally scheduled at the Topeka Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. Ticketmaster says that they will issue refunds to the original method of payment. Funds...
New USD 501 educators, staff prepare for school at annual New Teacher Academy
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - USD 501 Topeka Public Schools is preparing its newest educators for the upcoming school year. On Monday, July 29, USD 501 officials welcomed new staff members to the district at its annual New Teacher Academy, hosted at the Bishop Professional Development Center. The academy is a...
Incoming kindergarteners and parents face first day of school jitters
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The first day of school can be a challenge for anyone, but some may be facing stressors. For incoming kindergarteners, a new environment, people and routine can be scary, along with being separated from their parents. Amy Karr, staff clinician at the Family Service and Guidance...
Eviction order likely ends dispute between Topeka developer and councilwoman
A judge's order evicting a tenant from his rental home at 502 S.E. 21st — which had previously been condemned by Topeka's city government — appears about to resolve a situation that sparked an emphatic response from a councilwoman. Topeka developer Henry McClure, who intends to arrange for the sale of the property involved, asked the mayor and council April 16 for help finding tenant Joe McBride, whom he said appeared to have left to live elsewhere...
Shawnee County commission candidate talks property tax changes, fixing infrastructure and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – District 3 Candidate for Shawnee County Commission Brett Blackburn joins the 27 News Morning show ahead of the August primary. Blackburn talks about his focus on property tax changes, growing the tax base in Shawnee County, fixing infrastructure and more. For more details, watch the interview above. For more Kansas news, click here. […]