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‘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 […]
Trump-Vance presidential ticket locked in for Kansas General Election
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Secretary of State (SOS) Scott Schwab confirms former President Donald Trump and his running mate J. D. Vance are now on the ballot for the upcoming General Election in November. The SOS issued a press release on Wednesday, July 24 stating that an official certificate containing nominations for Trump and Vance […]
Geary Community Healthcare Foundation Fall Classic set for Sept. 20
The Geary Community Healthcare Foundation is hosting its 24th annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament. The GCHF golf tournament will be on Friday, September 20, at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. To participate, each player must be over 21 years of age. For a single player, registration is $110. For a team...
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 ...
What can you expect at Great Overland Station? Try Magic, Music and Mayhem'
The Great Overland Station is bringing magic to the capital city for the third year. "'Magic, Music and Mayhem at Station 9¾" will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug 3 and 4. It will be a family friendly event filled with multiple activities and small shows for everyone to enjoy.
Academics, Arts, and Athletics at St. George’s Independent School
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Luke Pruett, Head of School for St. George’s Independent School (SGIS), who shares some of his personal background and why he’s so excited to step into his new role after being part of the SGIS family and sending his three boys to the school over the last six years. St. George’s Independent School was founded in 1959 and is a city-spanning network of three campuses covering all grade levels, PK-12, with nearly 1,000 students from 50 zip codes.
Fort Riley’s Trooper Access Control Point Will Remain Closed
Trooper Access Control Point, which provides one of the access points to Junction City from Fort Riley, has been closed for construction and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley have determined that the Trooper Access Control Point (ACP) will not reopen at...
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.
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...
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...
Big 12 Insiders: Studying the future of the ACC from the ACC perspective
The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald sits in for Big B and is joined by JJ Kitchen of Talking College Football with JJ Kitchen to get the ACC perspective on the turmoil within the conference and if it will lead to schools leaving.
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 […]
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...
NEWS REPORT - HEARTLAND MOTORSPORTS PARK SOLD
Someone has purchased Hartland Motorsports Park. The identity of the buyer remains unrevealed. However, the bid is serious enough that Heritage Brokers & Auctioneers, the auction house for Heartland Motorsports Park, closed the auction ahead of its 6 p.m. June 24 deadline. 27 News in Topeka confirmed an email sent...
Manhattan teen arrested for aggravated assault and robbery with a deadly weapon
A Manhattan teen is behind bars following a Wednesday morning arrest. 18-year-old Laynie Marie Perez was arrested at the Hilton Garden Inn around 9 a.m. and charged with aggravated assault and aggravated robbery; with both including the use of a deadly weapon. The apprehension stems from an incident that occurred...
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