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Rural Kansas Students and Communities to Receive new STEM Resources for Career and Economic Development
HAYS, Kan. — Students in rural Kansas communities will soon have new resources to integrate science, math, and technology education toward some of the nation’s most in-demand career options – while boosting the state’s overall thriving rural future. Through grant funds of $600,000 from a Patterson...
What the Old Farmer's Almanac says Kansans can expect for temperatures this fall
It may not cool down as quick as some Kansans would like. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a "warmer than normal autumn this year." The almanac's 200-year-old mathematical and astrological formula indicates it should be quite warm for the western half of the U.S. ...
How Washburn University is adapting to investigative forensics in criminology
From 19th century Scotland Yard to the 1995 O.J. Simpson trial, investigative forensic science has been an expanding field that is now at the forefront of criminology practices. "For a long time, crime scene investigation has been seen as mostly a cop job or a police job," said Kimberly Gerhardt-Whiddon, a professor at Washburn University. "But we are noticing the trend across the nation, and it's been this way for decades, is that law enforcement agencies are...
Crash reported early Tuesday at southeast Topeka intersection
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency crews were called to a report of a possible injury crash early Tueday at a southeast Topeka intersection. The crash was reported around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday near S.E. 29th and Wisconsin. Paramedics were called to the scene and checked out one of the drivers, authorities...
Longtime area softball tournament goes to help kids with neuromuscular diseases
Ready, set and play ball. A group of area philanthropists is hosting its annual softball tournament. The Ted Ensley Hog Charity Softball Tournament will kick off Friday at Joe Campbell Stadium in Rossville. "To be getting ready to gear up for the 44th year, I think is a testament to the commitment of all...
Here's how much donors gave to Shawnee County Commission candidate campaigns
Incumbent Shawnee County Commissioners Aaron Mays, a Republican, and Kevin Cook, a Democrat, have both raised more than three times as much money as the opponents they will face in next week's primary elections. Meanwhile, the campaign of Democratic Shawnee County treasurer's candidate Susan Duffy has raised even more than Mays or Cook. Candidates...
KHP: Speeding driver's blood alcohol more than three times the legal limit
SALINA —Just before 10 p.m. Monday, the Kansas Highway Patrol made a DUI arrest on Interstate 135 just south of Salina, according to a social media report from Trooper Ben Gardner. The vehicle was observed speeding and failing to maintain its lane. During the traffic stop, signs of impairment...
Child who fell from 8th floor KC area apartment window has died
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a child critically injured in a fall from an apartment window has died, according to Kelly Rupert, spokesperson for the Independence Police Department. Just after 10a.m. Monday, police responded to the Independence Towers Apartments in the 700 block of North Jennings...
Miss Kansas publicly calls out her domestic violence abuser after winning title
WICHITA, Kan. - Miss Kansas is using her crown and platform to raise awareness about domestic violence after publicly calling out her abuser from the stage the night she won the title. Alexis Smith, who works overnight shifts as a cardiothoracic intensive care nurse in Wichita, was crowned Miss Kansas...
Most Shawnee County aquatic centers and pools to close for swimming after this weekend
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Most Shawnee County Parks + Recreation aquatic centers and pools will close to swimming after this coming weekend, officials said Monday morning. Meanwhile, the newest Parks + Receation pool -- which remains under construction in the in the Oakland neighborhood of northeast Topeka -- could open for a few weeks later this summer.
Weather Alert - extreme heat & some storms mixed in
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - More dangerous heat is coming up on Wednesday, but we are also looking at increased threat of storms that may provide some much-needed rain and temporary heat relief. Before the storms arrive, much of the state will once again top 100 degrees for yet another day and heat index values could be in the 105-110 degree range.
Topeka police looking for stolen vehicle with puppy inside
Update 3:45 p.m., July 31: The Topeka Police Department reports that the stolen vehicle has been located and two individuals are in custody in connection to the crime. Police say a high-speed pursuit started in the Auburn area and entered into city limits before ending in the 2700 block of Fairlawn Road. TOPEKA (KSNT) – […]
The story behind a longtime Topeka business's exit from West Ridge Mall
A tenant of West Ridge Mall relocated to central Topeka earlier this month after its owner said the small business was priced out of its longtime location. Kristin Lee, owner of Worth A 1000 Words Studio, said she was facing a fivefold rent increase. Lee and lead photographer Kristina Scott said mall management...