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Wichita State Women Triumph at Terry Masterson Twilight Classic
The Wichita State women's cross country team kicked off their season with a victory at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, finishing first out of six teams. They scored 42 points, while the men's team secured third place out of 12 teams with 76 points. Freshman Faith Ekart stood out in her debut, placing third in the women's 3-mile race, closely followed by sophomore Isabelle Hartnett. Coach Kirk Hunter praised the team's collaborative effort, highlighting the impact of upperclassmen in aiding freshmen through the race.
Driver jailed after high-speed chase starts in Kansas, ends in Missouri
MIAMI COUNTY, Kansas —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high speed chase across portions of Kansas and Misouri. On August 27, Sheriff Deputies were notified of a pursuit that was initiated by the Miami County Kans Sheriff’s Office that was entering Bates County, Missouri, according to a media release.
Riley County K-State Research and Extension provides numbers
Riley County KSU Research and Extension social media release. Did you know that Kansas has over 6.15 million cattle? That means cattle outnumber people in our state a little over 2:1. Kansas beef producers ranked 6th nationally in cattle populations, 3rd in hide production, and 1st in value of beef. One Kansas steer can produce up to 20 footballs and around 800 lbs of beef (steaks, burgers, kabobs, roasts ).
RFK Jr. will officially be on the presidential ballot in KS
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially secured his spot on ballots across Kansas this November. Kansas Secretary of State (SOS) Scott Schwab announced Friday in a news release that RFK Jr. will appear on ballots this November in the Sunflower State. A petition submitted by the candidate has been […]
A pleasant Labor Day weekend
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Today: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Local podcaster recognizes community leaders in ceremony
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -A local podcaster recognized people in the Spanish-speaking community who are making a difference in Topeka. Hilda Regalado hosts a program that provides information and connections for the Hispanic population of Topeka. Today she highlighted her guests and others making an impact by hosting a ceremony, where...
South Dakota falls 3-0 at Kansas State
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Coyotes put the pressure on Kansas State, keeping the match scoreless for the first 60 minutes, but the Wildcats ultimately cracked the code and earned a 3-0 win over South Dakota Sunday afternoon in Manhattan, Kansas. The Wildcats had more chances in the first half...
A clear sky tonight with another toasty day on Sunday.
Temperatures overnight falling into the upper 50s to lower 60s. Mostly clear this evening with calm winds. A quite night ahead. Sunday will feel very similar to Saturday with temperatures climbing into the middle 80s. A lot of sunshine for Sunday and winds remaining light from the northeast. Dew points for Sunday will stay low, keeping the drier air in place. A cold front moving in Sunday night will drop our temperatures to the upper 70s, lower 80s for Labor Day.
Hundreds enjoy Labor Day weekend at El Dorado Lake
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and many people are planning to spend their Labor Day weekend with one last trip to the lake. 12 news reporter Cale Chapman spent Saturday at El Dorado Lake to find out how people are spending their three-day weekend.
NASCAR set to return to the Heartland with 2 KC stops in 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - NASCAR is set to return to Kansas City for two weekends in 2025 after the Kansas Speedway became the site of the closest finish in series history during the AdventHealth 400. NASCAR officials have announced that the Kansas Speedway is set to host two race...
Traffic delays expected on I-70 ahead of K-State football game
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - College football fans, including K-State fans, are celebrating this weekend as the first week of games begins. However, construction on I-70 may cause delays for those traveling to Manhattan on Saturday to watch the Wildcats take on Tennessee-Martin. Trooper Ben Gardner with the Kansas Highway Patrol...
Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet
Whether it's the pyrotechnics, animatronics, scare actors, storyline, or the completely immersive experience that draws people to this indoor-outdoor haunt, owners say there’s something for everyone. Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet. Field of Screams is hosting its 21st season of scaring starting at the end...
Kansas State Hosting Two of the Top 2025 Hoop Prospects
Kansas State Basketball is set for one of the bigger weekends of the final month of their offseason. According to Ryan Gilbert of GoPowercat.com, AJ Dybantsa — the consensus top-ranked recruit in the class of 2025– will be on the Manhattan (KS) campus this weekend. Gilbert said that...
Stormont Vail Dermatology team welcomes new addition
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Stormont Vail introduced Dr. Karen Stadler to its Dermatology team on Friday, Aug. 30. Dr. Stadler graduated with honors from the accelerated, six-year B.A./M.D. program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. In addition, Dr. Stadler completed a one-year preliminary residency in internal...
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