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Security Benefit donates to Library Foundation for Kids Library Renovation
The Library Foundation received a $50,000 gift from Security Benefit to support the renovations of the Kids Library at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. “Supporting the Kids Library with a gift of $50,000 underscores our company’s commitment to literacy and education initiatives,” said Security Benefit CEO Doug Wolff. “A few years ago we provided funding for a new bookmobile for the library and we’re excited to announce today our collaboration on another project that will help children learn and grow and someday contribute to our community’s workforce."
Topeka church to host southern gospel concert
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka church is hosting a special southern gospel concert. East Side Baptist Church will welcome ‘The Lesters’ Saturday July 27, 5pm. Doors open at 4pm. Admission is free but a love offering will be taken. Concessions will be available.
Celebrate ‘Day of the Cowboy’ at Flint Hills Discovery Center
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’re invited to celebrate ‘Day of the Cowboy’ at Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan. This yearly tradition features horse-drawn carriage rides, a dunk tank, wood block branding, western style photos and more. It’s Saturday July 27, 10am-3pm. All activities are included with regular admission. The first 250 children will receive a free baseball cap.
Walk to raise awareness for rare disease known as UBA5
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A walk in August aims to raise money and awareness of an extremely rare genetic condition called UBA5. Amber Smith and Kim Krauter, along with Kim’s daughter Mady, and Amber’s daughter Sadie, visited Eye on NE Kansas to explain what UBA5 is, and what they’re doing to find a cure.
Topeka man arrested for arson in early morning fire
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka man was arrested for aggravated arson in connection to a Wednesday morning house fire in central Topeka. Just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) responded to reports of a house fire in the 1300 block of Southwest Western Avenue. Crews found smoke something from the […]
Crews extinguish tire fire in Topeka’s Oakland neighborhood
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews extinguished a tire fire in Topeka’s Oakland neighborhood. According to Topeka Fire Department officials, crews self-dispatched just after 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 to a column of smoke in the 500 block of NE Sardou Ave. in Topeka, Kan. Topeka Fire Department officials...
‘Angry voters’: Kansas election director on Postal Service crush
KANSAS (KSNT) – Kansas Election Director Bryan Caskey shared concerns over the U.S. Postal Service being able to handle the upcoming crush of mail-in ballots. According to a report from The Associated Press, election directors from across the country voiced concerns over the possibility of ballots not being delivered in time to be counted in […]
Man charged with aggravated assault in connection to disturbance on SW Wayne Ave. in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was charged with aggravated assault in connection to a disturbance on SW Wayne Ave. in Topeka, Kan. The Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office officials said they charged Dominique Lamont Desaun Smith, 32, with the following counts:. Count 1: Aggravated Assault- Deadly Weapon. Count...
For Topeka's superintendent, Brown v. Board is a reminder of the importance of parent engagement
In 1951, a group of parents led the fight against Topeka Public Schools, resulting in the landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education, which helped to outlaw racial segregation in schools. Dr. Tiffany Anderson is now the first Black superintendent in the history of Topeka Public...
New Topeka police chief public input sessions open next month
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka is inviting locals to participate in some upcoming community sessions to help determine the biggest priorities for the city in finding its next chief of police. Daniel Garrett, a City of Topeka spokesman, issued a press release Thursday, July 25 on the schedule for these public discussions. Residents […]
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 ...
Wendy Damman-Bednar and Alexis Simmons on Democratic primary ballot for House District 58
Voters will have two choices in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary for House District 58. Wendy Damman-Bednar and Alexis Simmons are both running for the House seat, which represents portions of central and East Topeka. The winner is set to face Republican Michael Mathewson in the Nov. 5 general election. The Capital-Journal posed the...
Washburn University’s Crane Observatory nears reopening date
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s window into outer space is almost ready to open again to the public after closing for renovation work last year. Washburn University’s Crane Observatory is preparing to accept visitors again. The large telescope housed in the observatory has been around for more than a century helping people watch the night sky. […]
Riggins Jr. to represent Topeka Blazers in 2024 Junior Olympics
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Every Olympic athlete’s dream is to achieve a gold medal at the worlds biggest event in sports, and Topeka native, Brian Riggins, is starting his journey for that very dream right here in the Capital City. Brian Riggins Jr. is 10 years old and has been excelling in the track and field […]
Heartland Motorsports Park auction closes as mystery buyer purchases all parcels
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The auction for Heartland Motorsports Park has ended ahead of the expected deadline Wednesday due to an undisclosed offer for the race track and surrounding land. 27 News confirms with Shawn Terrel, a representative of United Country | Heritage Brokers & Auctioneers, the auction for Heartland Motorsports Park has closed ahead of […]
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