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Jalyn Stevenson looking to cap outstanding Washburn volleyball career with a bang
Senior outside hitter Jalyn Stevenson is the unquestioned veteran for the 2024 Washburn University volleyball team, playing in 97 career matches with 89 starts for the Ichabods. And the two-time All-MIAA first-team pick and former All-American still has vivid memories of how it all started. "I was terrified,'' Stevenson said...
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation asks federal court to resolve jurisdiction dispute with sheriff
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in a federal lawsuit accuses the Jackson County sheriff of threatening to arrest tribal police over a tax dispute with a gas station on the reservation. The lawsuit against Sheriff Tim Morse signals an escalation in longstanding tensions over law enforcement jurisdiction on the nation’s land. Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick, Prairie […]
Inter-State Fair and Rodeo Thursday Schedule
The Inter-State Fair and Rodeo continues today with a full schedule of events. Livestock activities continue with the market steer show this morning at 8 a.m. This afternoon, the junior open heifer show will start at 1 p.m., followed by bucket calf interviews at 2 p.m. Exhibit checkout will take place from 4 until 6, then the bucket calf show will finish out the evening's livestock events at 6 p.m.
Two Vehicle Accident Sends Two to the Hospital
A two vehicle accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3:21 pm on Highway 54, 5 miles East of Liberal. A 2012 Freightliner semi being driven by 27 year old by Oscar Jovanny Diaz-Ramirez, was Northbound on Seward County Road O, while a 2003 Chevy Silverado being driven by Luis Angel Dominguez Galindo, 27, of Plains was Westbound on Highway 54. The semi failed to yield to the Silverado causing the Silverado to strike the semi.
Already in court process for alleged shooting and standoff in Emporia, Topeka man now charged with federal gun crime
A Topeka man already in court proceedings in Emporia for state charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary, among others, is now starting a federal court case in his hometown. Tyler Seifert has been federally charged with one count of possessing a firearm by a prohibited person. Online court documents...
Welcome back to school! USD 345 students back in class
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Back-to-school time continues in Topeka now that the Seaman district held its first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 14. First through 10th graders and part of the kindergarten classes are hitting the books once again in USD 345. Students with Elmont Elementary School arrived for...
Ribbon cutting set for first Topeka park in 50 years
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Parks & Recreation (SCP+R) is inviting the community to a ribbon cutting for Family Park, the first new park in Shawnee County in 50 years. Family Park will open on Aug. 21 following years of planning and community input. Shawnee County Commissioners approved the Family Park Master Plan back in 2021 […]
Schlaegels to celebrate 60th anniversary
Gary and Marian Schlaegel of rural Whiting will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 23. They were married at Ozawkie Evangelical United Brethren Church. Gary and Marian met while Marian was a student nurse at Stormont Vail School of Nursing and Gary was a hospitalized patient at Stormont Vail Hospital following knee surgery. He was allowed to call on her after he was discharged, they were engaged a month later and married a year later the day after Marian graduated from nursing school.
Brooke Otto’s choice to transfer to Kansas soccer gave coach Nate Lie one of his captains
LAWRENCE — There’s a lot that’s new for Kansas soccer head coach Nate Lie this year. Not only is he about to embark on a new season Thursday, on the road at South Dakota State, but 2024 will be his first season at the helm for the Jayhawks. He took the job after spending...
3 things to know about Kansas football’s special teams units as season opener nears
LAWRENCE — The Kansas football program has received a lot of attention during fall camp, and for good reason. The Jayhawks are No. 24 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll. They have a quarterback in redshirt junior Jalon Daniels who recently made the watch list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award — given...
Oakland neighborhood recovers after a night of thunderstorms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One neighborhood in Topeka was damaged beyond recognition Thursday morning. “I heard the wife screaming,” said Thomas Criqui, a homeowner. “The next thing I know, trees are falling. The house shook. My fence is gone. You can see the trees are torn apart. My daughter was 8 feet away and a tree went through the roof. I don’t know what happened. It’s just like a warzone.”
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