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Topeka forecast to sweat through four straight days of 100-degree temperatures
Topekans will endure 100-degree heat Monday through Thursday, after having seen the temperature reach the century mark on two days so far this year, the National Weather Service predicts. The capital city will see high temperatures around 91 Saturday and 94 Sunday before the mercury tops out under sunny skies at 100 Monday, 102 Tuesday, 105 Wednesday and 102 Thursday, the weather service said in forecasts posted Friday on the website of its Topeka office. ...
Saline County Jail Bookings, July 26
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+, Driving While Suspended and Transporting an open container. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear, Probation Violation and Driving While Suspended. NAME: Uebelher, Christopher Joseph. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation.
Ed Dwight makes trip home to KCK, receives key to Wyandotte County, honorary day
July 25 is now "Edward Dwight Jr. Day" in Wyandotte County. Dwight is America's first Black astronaut candidate and after waiting 60 years, he reached space this year in a Blue Origin Rocket.
Former Highland Park students offer “kernels” of advice to young entrepreneurs as their elote corn stand continues to thrive
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - It’s not just the tasty corn that has people amazed at Los GemElotes, it’s the boys behind the operation. Jordy and Jordan De La Torre are only 18 years old and recently graduated from Highland Park. They have learned a lot on their journey to starting a business and now offer advice to other young entrepreneurs.
Sunflower Foundation names former Barton student as program director
Sunflower Foundation has welcomed two new members to its health philanthropic programming team, with the recent additions of Kelli Mark and Carlie Houchen as its new directors of Healthy Communities and Health Systems, respectively. Mark, who has worked for the foundation since October 2022 as grants and finance manager, started...
TopSports.news' Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County History: Men's No. 11-20
Seven Topeka Shawnee County Sports Hall of Famers, two current NFL players who continue to add to their legacy, and a baseball great who made his mark more than a century ago comprise men's picks No. 11 through 20 on TopSports.news' list of the Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County history.
Lawmakers passed a new abortion reporting law, but Kansas won't enforce it ahead of trial
Kansas won't enforce a new law requiring abortion providers to ask patients why they are seeking an abortion and report the answers to the government. The new law went into effect July 1 but has become embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit from abortion providers, and now the state has agreed not to enforce it ahead of a trial next summer. ...
Sunday forecast: Hot temperatures return
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The weather heats back up Sunday. Most spots will be in the low-mid 90s before warming in the mid 90s into the triple digits Sunday into next week. Still keeping an eye on low chances for rain with the highest chances early next week mainly at night.
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and Kansas Health Foundation...
Eight defendants indicted in connection to Kansas City drug trafficking ring
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Eight defendants have been indicted in connection to a Kansas City drug trafficking ring. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of Kansas, a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kan., returned an indictment for eight men on charges related to a drug trafficking ring in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Releases 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report
(PRESS RELEASE) OVERLAND PARK, KS — Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a leading partner in animal welfare, released new findings from the 2024 Hill’s Pet Nutrition State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report. The research, which provides insights from a socio-economically diverse group of 2,500 current and prospective pet owners, provides a deeper understanding of consumer perceptions and behaviors driving the increase in animal intakes in animal shelters and decrease in adoption rates.
Police ID body found as missing Kansas man
PLATTE COUNTY—The unidentified body found Monday in a wooded area near NE 194th Terrace has been identified as 25-year-old Josiah Papa of Leavenworth, according to a statement from Smithville Police. On July 22, police responded to a report of the body of a white male in a densely vegetated...
Wichita State Basketball Players’ Early Morning Work Ethic for Skill Development and Improvement
Wichita State basketball players show dedication by participating in early morning workout sessions to enhance their skills, with a focus on shooting, ball-handling, and footwork. Harlond Beverly arrives at Koch Arena before 7 a.m. to work on shooting. Ronnie DeGray III and AJ McGinnis have specific routines, including setting multiple...
Experts notice influx of mosquitoes in Kansas amid wet and humid weather
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas is getting more rain and hotter temperatures than recent years, and some are noticing a rise in mosquitoes as a result. Shawnee County received just over five inches of rain last month, according to the state climatologist. This is the county’s highest total since 2019. Terry Fritz is the owner of […]
These are the candidates on the ballot in Topeka for August primary election
Early voting is already underway in Shawnee County for the Aug. 6 primary election. Whether you are advance voting in-person, voting early by mail or going in-person on Election Day, here's what is on the ballot. Kansas' 2nd Congressional District ...
Kansas Weather Alert: Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Until 8 PM
Wichita, KS – Southeast Kansas will experience isolated showers and thunderstorms through 8 PM tonight. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports that while these storms may bring gusty winds, lightning, and brief heavy rain, severe weather is not anticipated. According to the National Weather Service, the affected areas...
Blue-green algae detected in 13 Kansas lakes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is warning people to be on the lookout for blue-green algae growing in several lakes across the state. The KDHE issued an update on lakes and reservoirs that contain blue-green algae on Friday, July 26. Active advisories include the following bodies of water: Lakes […]
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