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July heat settling back in on Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The last weekend in July is shaping up to have some typical Kansas heat, but next week could get dangerous for much of the area as highs are likely to top 100 degrees on a large scale. We’ve issued Weather Alert Days for Tuesday and Wednesday as those could be some of the hottest days we’ve had all summer.
Contract for deed home sales used to be mostly unregulated in Kansas. A new law changes that.
Contracts for deed allow a homebuyer to make monthly payments directly to a seller instead of to a bank, with the expectation that the home’s title will be transferred to the buyer once all installments are paid.
Local Democratic Party leadership reacts to Joe Biden’s first remarks since stepping out of Presidential race
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - President Joe Biden addressed the public for the first time since stepping out of the Presidential race on Wednesday night. Local democratic party leaders told KCTV5 they are grateful for the service Biden has given to the country, but they also said it’s time for a new leader of the party.
‘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.
Celebrate Global Tiger Day at the Topeka Zoo: Join Us on July 27th!
The Topeka Zoo is proud to announce its participation in Global Tiger Day on Saturday, July 27th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This international event aims to raise awareness about tiger conservation and celebrate these majestic creatures worldwide. Sumatran Tigers, one of the most iconic and endangered species on...
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...
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