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Two people in custody after standoff in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two people are in custody after a standoff in southwest Topeka, Kan. Authorities confirmed they have two people in custody following a standoff. Shawnee Co. Sheriff Brian Hill tells 13 NEWS the situation began as authorities tried to contact a person wanted for a felony warrant. Hill says the man ran into a house near SW 29th and Indian Hills Rd., and another man came out of the house and brandished a firearm at officers.
Kansas 10-Day Weather Outlook: Showers, Thunderstorms, and Temperature Drops
Wichita, KS – The National Weather Service in Wichita forecasts cooler-than-average temperatures and periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms over the next ten days. The weather is expected to remain relatively mild, with highs fluctuating between the upper 70s and lower 90s. According to the National Weather Service, Friday...
Junction City says goodbye to Dinkel
Junction City said goodbye to its longtime city manager Allen Dinkel on Wednesday in a retirement reception at the Municipal Building in Junction City. Dinkel, who has served 35 years in local government and the last 10 in Junction City said he doesn’t have any concrete plans at this time during retirement, but he hopes to spend most of it with family.
Bonner Springs takes steps needed for Mattel Park
BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (KCTV) - Bonner Springs city leaders are one step closer to a Mattel Amusement Park within its city limits. The 7-member Bonner Springs Planning Commission voted unanimously on July 16 to approve the requested amendment to the Comprehensive Plans Future Land Use Map. The request was to revert the parcel in question back to its previous classification of “Mixed-Use” from “Industrial-Use” it was changed to in January/February of 2023.
Notebook: Lance Leipold talks Jalon Daniels' potential involvement in the run game, Leyton Cure and more
Kansas football is set to begin its preseason camp in 15 days. The Jayhawks will have a busy month of August as they look to ramp up their on-field preparations for the 2024 season. KU will hold its training camp over the first few weeks of August before transitioning into an in-season format.
Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown. City staff members researched other communities in Kansas that have enacted CCA districts and shared their findings in a...
Kansas resident falls for lottery ‘imposter scam’
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Office of the Kansas State Treasurer is spreading a warning Thursday of a scam which involved impersonating a government official. The treasurer’s office issued a press release on July 18 of a recent incident in which a Kansas resident fell for a scammer who called claiming to be an employee for […]
KS advance mail-in ballots drop by half since 2022
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The number of ballots mailed out for this year’s primary election is down significantly from the 2022 election. July 17 was the first day of advance voting in Kansas. 38,221 ballots were sent out that day. In 2022, 76,201 ballots were sent out on the first day of advance voting. There is […]
Topeka ER & Hospital to give away Jelly Roll tickets, more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka ER & Hospital will be giving people free admission to the Topeka Zoo this weekend along with a special giveaway of two pairs of tickets to the Jelly Roll and Warren Zeiders Concert for its fourth anniversary. Topeka ER & Hospital will be holding the anniversary event at the Topeka […]
Fiesta Topeka King and Queen enjoying the party
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fiesta Topeka is underway!. The Our Lady of Guadalupe community cut the ribbon on the 91st annual event Tuesday evening. Before night two’s festivities began, Queen Gabriela Flores and King Esteban Tetuan took a break by visiting Eye on NE Kansas. Watch the video to...
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