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Topeka roundabout to shut down soon, here’s where
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A roundabout in Topeka is getting re-done. The intersection at Southwest 21st Street and Southwest Urish Road will be under construction starting next month. Braxton Copley, a spokesman for the City of Topeka, explains what you should be aware about in the coming weeks. “It’s going to have to be a full […]
Damage reported following severe storm in NE Kansas
KANSAS (KSNT) – Several county emergency management directors are reporting damage following a severe storm that saw winds near 70 mph in northeast Kansas. In Jefferson County, Emergency Management Director Keith Jeffers is reporting trees down with some on vehicles and powerlines that have been pulled down onto a house. According to Jeffers, the local […]
Emergency water order active in Douglas, Shawnee Counties
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Residents in rural parts of eastern Shawnee County and western Douglas County are being warned to limit water usage Tuesday. The Douglas County Rural Water District #3 issued a press release on July 16 on a local water emergency. The district is currently unable to produce water due to the need […]
Heavy storm leaves damage in Oakland neighborhood
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, a heavy storm caused damage in the Oakland neighborhood. Though quick, it left trees toppled in the streets and hanging over electrical lines. “I was letting the dogs out and it started sprinkling and then all of a sudden the sky...
Damage reported in northeast Kansas after Tuesday morning storms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Damage along with widespread power outages were being reported Tuesday morning after a series of powerful storms pounded the Topeka and northeast Kansas areas. Damage was reported in Wamego, where a power pole was reported down around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, and in the Rossville and Topeka...
Over 19,000 without power in NE Kansas
Update 10:25 a.m.: There are a total of 431 power outages affecting over 15,000 customers in northeast Kansas. The number of Evergy customers impacted in Topeka is now 2,510. Free State Electric is reporting over 250 customers without power. Evergy is now reporting that restoration times are unavailable ‘due to storm activity’. Update 9:06 a.m.: […]
Topeka Social invites locals to grand opening party
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A freshly renovated event space in Topeka’s downtown area is gearing up for a grand opening party next month to show off what is has to offer locals. Topeka Social, located east of the downtown area next to the Topeka Vendor’s Market, is rolling out the welcome mat to the local market […]
Transgender inmate Michelle Lamb loses federal lawsuit against Kansas prison
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a transgender woman alleging she has faced discrimination while imprisoned at the Kansas women's prison. Michelle Renee Lamb in November sued Gov. Laura Kelly plus the warden and other staff of Topeka Correctional Facility and the Kansas Department of Corrections, primarily seeking to be transferred to general population. ...
Fiesta Topeka, a local tradition continues rain or shine
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Fiesta will be on rain or shine. The food and family that come with it are too valuable to abandon. Ronnie and Mary Lou Escobar have been cooking for Fiesta Topeka for over 40 years, and the community spirit has kept them coming back every time. “We’re not a rich community, […]
Topeka ER & Hospital to celebrate fourth anniversary
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka ER & Hospital will celebrate its fourth anniversary. Topeka ER & Hospital officials said they will celebrate their fourth anniversary of providing prompt and compassionate emergency care with a family-friendly community event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Topeka Zoo.
Fiesta Topeka scheduled to begin tomorrow
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 91st Fiesta Topeka begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. They had to battle the heat on Monday, July 15 when they were finishing setting up for the event. The heat caused event organizers to change their plans to set up Fiesta Topeka. […]
Comparing Topekan’s spending to the nation
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The latest Topeka Area Economic Summary published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that Topekans pay $700 more on healthcare than the rest of the United States. According to the report published July 8, the average American allocated 33% of their wages to housing, 17% to transportation, 17% to all […]
City of Manhattan announces annual Furniture Amnesty Day
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Manhattan is announcing its an annual Furniture Amnesty Day. The City of Manhattan officials said this year’s Furniture Amnesty Day (FAD) event will start at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 26 in City Park in Manhattan, Kan. FAD is a free community...
Shawnee County election commissioner discusses upcoming primary election
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Election Commissioner Andrew Howell joined the 27 News Morning Show to discuss the 2024 primary election. Howell reminds residents that July 16 is the registration deadline to participate in the August primary election. On Wednesday, advance mail ballots will be sent out. The deadline for advance mail ballots is at […]
Headlines for Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Thousands Lose Power as Severe Storms Roll Across Kansas. TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR/WIBW/KWCH) - Nearly 20,000 people in northeast Kansas lost power Tuesday morning when severe storms rolled across the area. By 5 p.m., Evergy's outage map showed about 3,600 customers were still without power. Temperatures were predicted to hit 90 degrees Tuesday afternoon. WIBW TV reports storm damage to trees and power poles in Topeka, Rossville and Wamego. High winds up to 70 mph toppled tents at the Fiesta Topeka event, near Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, causing damage to the stage area. Organizers say the storm damage wouldn’t affect the start of the Fiesta, which is set to begin its five-day run Tuesday evening.
Husch Blackwell Strategies Expands Kansas Lobbying Team with Experienced Advocate Katie Whisman
Husch Blackwell Strategies (HBS) announced today that Katie Whisman has joined its Kansas Government Affairs team as a Principal in its Topeka office. Katie’s broad experience in the state includes a decorated career in leadership positions with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) as well as success as a sole practitioner of a specialized lobbying practice in Topeka.
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