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‘It’s a Blessing and It’s Surreal’
Meet Trenton Miller. The 29-year-old Topeka native and Kansas State graduate is gabbing with Kevin Durant in a Paris hotel, he's editing Grant Hill's 25th wedding anniversary video for Instagram while sitting on a couch in an empty arena, he's watching Barack Obama surprise the USA Basketball team at a 50th reunion at the Bellagio in Las Vegas — Miller shook hands with Rolando Blackman and Mitch Richmond, among other former superstar players — and each day Miller is dropping viral content on the USA Basketball social media accounts as he chronicles the USA's run to an Olympic Gold medal.
Expecting parents given kick start to parenthood through Annual Baby Shower
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (KCTV) - Expecting parents in Leavenworth were given a kick start to parenthood over the weekend as they learned safety tips during the Annual Community Baby Shower. The Leavenworth County Breastfeeding Coalition says that on Saturday, July 27, it held its Annual Community Baby Shower for expectant parents...
Kansas “AA” American Legion Baseball Tournament Update – 7/28/2024
The Kansas “AA” American Legion State Tournament is underway in Concordia this weekend. Here is the latest update on scores:. #2 Hiawatha defeated #7 Marysville 6-4 [Archived Broadcast]. Game 3 (Friday 5:00 PM) #4 Concordia defeated #5 Corning 5-3 Game 4 (Friday 7:30 PM) #1 Iola defeated #8...
Topeka’s first black Deputy Mayor passes away
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Capital Journal reports Betty Dunn passed away Friday at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The paper reports Dunn’s son, Donald, told them his mother had suffered a stroke several weeks ago. Dunn served 8 years in the Topeka City Council from 1995-2003,...
Kansas farmers face a higher risk of suicide. This group wants to reduce the stigma of seeking help
(KANSAS NEWS SERVICE) - When Isabelle Blackwood was in middle school, her Kansas farming family was devastated when her oldest brother Ian died by suicide. Blackwood, who is now a high school senior in Clay Center, responded by learning about the mental health struggles among agricultural professionals, especially men. They often work in isolation, compounding the struggle with mental illness, and face a higher risk of suicide.
K-State Agriculture Today: 1734 – Cattle Market Demand…Farm Bill Update
00:01:05 – Cattle Market Reports: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, starts today’s show with a cattle market outlook. He gives an update on the markets, feedlot returns and a special Meat Demand Monitor report. 00:12:05 – What’s Holding Up the Farm Bill?: Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair at K-State,...
Headlines for Monday, July 29, 2024
TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - Northeast Kansans can expect more extreme heat this week with temperatures expected to climb above 100-degrees. The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued an extreme heat warning in effect Monday afternoon through Thursday evening. The weather service predicts the region will see afternoon high temperatures near 100 Monday, 102 Tuesday, 105 Wednesday and 102 on Thursday. Heat index values are predicted to climb to between 105 and 115 degrees.
Kansas sky could change color with Northern Lights as space storm activity increases
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal weather officials say chances are looking good for people in the Midwest to see a display of the Northern Lights this week as a storm in space becomes more active. The NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a G3 geomagnetic storm watch for July 29 to August 1. People […]
Man, 39, arrested after intentionally set car fire Saturday afternoon in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested in connection with an intentionally set car fire Saturday afternoon in central Topeka, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at 1230 S.W. Clay St. First-arriving units found a fully involved car fire at that location. Crews quickly extinguished...
Police: Vehicle ran over man asleep in his bed at Kansas home
RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 1a.m. Saturday in Riley County. A driver lost control of a vehicle in the 1100 Block of Yuma, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. The vehicle struck a house and continued into another house where it...
Fire in south Topeka mobile home park causes $35,000 damage
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A fire on Saturday evening caused an estimated $35,000 in damage to a residence at a mobile home park in south Topeka, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 5:41 p.m. Saturday at 133 S.E. Willow Way in the South Village mobile home park. The location was just southeast of S.W. 45th and Topeka Boulevard.
Swing Away Stigma brings nearly 30 teams to Emporia Golf Course in support of CrossWinds mission
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness administrators say Swing Away Stigma will return next summer. Which makes sense, given turnout for the first-ever golf tourney was better than expected. Development Manager Jacque Wellnitz says 28 teams participated, above the goal of 23. Proceeds will help clients across the CrossWinds system. CrossWinds continues...
Paid canvassers circulate petition to recall Prairie Village mayor. Who hired them?
In recent weeks, paid canvassers from out of state have fanned out across Prairie Village asking residents to sign a recall petition against Mayor Eric Mikkelson, sometimes using aggressive tactics and in a few cases, prompting police intervention. It’s the latest flashpoint in a long-running dispute in the city that...
Heat forces schedule change to NBC World Series
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Expected extreme heat in Wichita has forced changes to the NBC World Series at Eck Stadium. Instead of playing at noon on Tuesday, the San Diego Stars and Derby Twins will play at 10 a.m., followed by a 1 p.m. game between the Air Capital Flyers and Kansas Cannons that was originally scheduled for 3 p.m.
Two local teenagers crowned as 4H royalty at Shawnee County Fair
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This Sunday, a new king and queen were announced for the local chapter of 4H at the Stormont Vail Event Center. “I just won 4H Queen! I’m super excited,” said Megan Louderback. “It was all pretty exciting, stressful, scary, and a little joyous at...
Fall Cleanup Coupons Available at City Hall
The City of Liberal is providing fall cleanup coupons to assist residents with landfill disposal charges. This coupon is available for water utility customers to pick up in person at the administration office inside City Hall, 324 N. Kansas. This coupon covers the fee for a one-time disposal visit to...
Mullens Rolls to Caney Valley Victory
Caney Valley, KS (July 27, 2024) – Tanner Mullens, a second place runner for the majority of Saturday’s main event at Caney Valley Speedway, out dueled Trevor Hughes in lapped traffic to score his first Heartland Modified Tour Presented by Real Racing Wheels win of the season. In...
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