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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...
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...
‘Because I Got High’ rapper Afroman coming to Lawrence
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Rapper and singer Joseph Foreman, better known as Afroman, is set to perform live in Lawrence in August. Foreman is traveling across the U.S. this year on the ‘Afroman Presidential Tour’ and is due to perform at 6:30 p.m. on August 12 at The Bottleneck bar in Lawrence. Tickets are $30 in […]
Bugner-Smith is winner of State Fair giveaway
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair announced the Fairified Golden Ticket Giveaway winner on Monday, July 29th at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Julie Bugner-Smith was given the Golden Ticket by Kansas State Fair mascot, Ike the Bison and Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz. The Fairified Golden...