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Kansas primary election advance voting starting. What to know in Shawnee County.
It's election season in Kansas, and advance voting starts Wednesday. Here's what to know from the Shawnee County Election Office about voting early in Topeka and Shawnee County for the August primary election. Voter registration deadline is Tuesday. If you haven't already registered to vote, you have until 5 p.m....
Local second hand store reopens after fire damage
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - “We’re really blessed and we’re just looking forward to making a good comeback and serving our community,” said Dandy Deals 2nd Hand Store Owner Jeremy Sann. A fire broke out at Dandy Deals 2nd Hand Store this May where almost $100,000 worth...
Storm bringing 70 mph winds cuts power to 10,000+ Topeka homes and businesses
A storm bringing 70 mph winds swept through the Topeka area Tuesday morning, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without electrical power. More than 10,000 Topeka-area customers of the Evergy electrical utility lacked power at 8:15 a.m. as a result of 184 different outages, according to the power outage map website it maintains. By 5:45 p.m.,...
Topeka pool closes suddenly amid heat wave
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials announced the sudden closure of a Topeka pool during a spike in summer heat over the weekend. 27 News reached out to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) to learn more about the situation at the Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center located in Gage Park. SCP+R posted to social media on […]
West Ridge Mall restaurant pauses service
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local eatery Ta Co. is closing up shop for the time being at Topeka’s West Ridge Mall Monday as it shifts focus to another location in the city. Fans of Ta Co. will no longer be able to get food from the restaurant at West Ridge Mall’s food court as of July […]
A heart for change: Local family champions AEDs after daughter's Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A medical emergency at the Sunflower State Games last year became a catalyst for change for one Emporia family. On July 16, 2023, Reagan Herrman was playing basketball when her heart stopped on the court at Washburn University and she stopped breathing. After four minutes, two cycles of CPR and one shock from an AED, she began breathing again. She was subsequently diagnosed with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT).
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. […]
Cooler with sunshine on Wednesday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tonight: Isolated showers/storms. Lows in the mid-upper 60s (a few low 60s are possible). Winds NE/N around 5 mph. Tomorrow: A leftover shower/storm can’t be ruled out otherwise decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds NE 5-10 mph. Lows closer to 60° if not...
Why international basketball players come to Topeka in hopes of playing D-I in college
TOPEKA — Kerry Darting looked across the basketball court with immense pride on Thursday. For the past several weeks, high schoolers from around the globe flocked to the Kansas capital to enhance their skills. It’s a new program created by Darting and his colleague Igor Vrzina. The two friends...
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 […]
Blood donors desperately needed during ‘trauma season’
The Community Blood Center has declared a blood emergency as supplies are short during the current high-demand season. “The weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day are often referred to as ‘trauma season’ due to a spike in traumatic accidents during the warmer months,” according to a news release from Kansas City-based CBC.
Wyandotte County receives $687,000 federal grant to help victims of gun violence
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - If you’re a victim of gun violence in Kansas City, Kan., or Wyandotte County, there are now life-changing resources for you and your family. It’s a collaboration between the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office, KCK Police, and AdHoc Group Against Crime. The...
Sheriff IDs Kan. drowning victim who was in area closed to swimmers
DOUGLAS COUNTY — Members of the Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery Team recovered the body of 23-year-old Cesar Cardenas Olivas at Clinton Lake Saturday evening, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman George Diepenbrock. Just before 7p.m. Saturday, deputies and first responders were called to the lake after a report...
Mark Mangino praises Goff, Leipold for rebuilding KU football
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – There are few people more excited about Kansas football’s program turnaround than former Jayhawk head coach Mark Mangino. Mangino is being inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in October, largely for his accomplishments while coaching the KU. He took a program that had six consecutive losing seasons before his arrival […]
LKPD Invites the DOJ to Lawrence – The Purpose is to Hear from the Community
LKPD Invites the DOJ to Lawrence – The Purpose is to Hear from the Community. Lawrence, KS: Building a partnership between police and the community has been the vision of Police Chief Rich Lockhart since he came to the Lawrence Kansas Police Department. “I’ve always said I want our officers to police our community the way the people want to be policed,” said the Chief. “When I heard the Department of Justice facilitates a program to help strengthen our partnerships and continue the dialogue moving us in that direction, I knew they were the experts to bring on board.”
Devin Neal closing in on school rushing records as season nears
LAS VEGAS — Although the Big 12 will be full of elite running backs for the 2024 season, there are just two that’ll be within striking distance of shattering school records, and Kansas has one. Devin Neal is the only returning two-time, 1,000-yard rusher in the conference, and...
Lawrence city commissioners set maximum budget with property tax rate increase
Following some confusion, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved their maximum budget for 2025. From this point forward, commissioners can decrease spending before they lock in the budget by Oct. 1, but they cannot exceed the rate they approved Tuesday. They voted 3-2 to set the maximum mill levy —...
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