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RCPD proudly announces first bust for K-9 officer
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) took to social media to announce one of their K9 officers had made her first drug bust. On Friday, the RCPD announced that K9 Kyra, the newest addition to the police department, had completed her first narcotics case on Wednesday. The RCPD said Kyra is a […]
First responders working motorcycle crash southeast of Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office says first responders are on the scene of a motorcycle crash southeast of Topeka near Shawnee Heights High School. Around noon, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a motorcycle crash southeast of Topeka. First responders are currently on the scene. No details on the […]
RCFD#1 holds Ribbon Cutting for New Ashland Bottoms Volunteer Fire Station #102
RILEY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley County Fire District #1 unveiled a new volunteer fire station in southern Riley County Friday morning. The new Ashland Bottoms volunteer fire station in Manhattan was celebrated with a dedication ribbon-cutting ceremony. Construction began in February of this year and was paid for with existing fire district project funds. The new station is a major upgrade over the one it is replacing, which was built in the 1960s and was outdated.
Fort Riley man hospitalized after car strikes pole
RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Thursday in Riley County. A Nissan sedan driven by 22-year-old Jason Mendoza of Fort Riley left the roadway and collided with a pole at the corner of Fort Riley Blvd and Richards Drive, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
Does a new proposal have the teeth to bring property tax relief to Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka city council is set to discuss a proposal targeting property taxes. The question is: does it have teeth?. Topeka resident Earl McIntosh went to great lengths organizing a petition and getting thousands of signatures around Topeka. The petition seeks to require the city to put any property tax increases to a vote. McIntosh’s efforts forced leaders in the capital city to discuss the petition during a July 9 council meeting.
Kansas man accused of throwing explosive on woman's porch
ATCHISON—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage after an explosion at a home in Atchison. At 8:30p.m. on Monday, police responded to the 1700 block Chestnut to investigate a report of an explosion, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. When officers arrived at the home., police was determined...
Kansas State basketball's Purple Reign alumni hope to fare better in TBT under new name
WICHITA — Kansas State basketball's alumni team is back at The Basketball Tournament, but under a new name. The hope is that Purple Reign will fare better than predecessor Purple & Black in the $1 million winner-take-all tournament now in its 11th year. Purple & Black exited in the second round of the eight-team Wichita Regional each of the past two years.
Police investigate Topeka’s 10th homicide of 2024 in central Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police are investigating the city’s 10th homicide of 2024. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating an aggravated battery incident that resulted in Topeka’s 10th homicide of this year. Around 6 a.m. Friday, July 19, police responded to a domestic disturbance call at the 1300 block of Southwest Western Avenue, according […]
Meriden Threshing Show kicks off
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Meriden’s 48th annual Threshing Show started Friday. The three-day event features threshing demonstrations, tractor pulls and parades, and a concert each night. The show is a chance for the community to come together and celebrate their shared interests in agriculture. One family said their passion...
Donation drive addresses period poverty in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Nearly 17 million Americans can’t afford period products, a phenomenon known as period poverty. The Empower the Period donation drive invites everyone to help close the access gap in Topeka by donating items like tampons and pads to ensure that accessing period products is one less barrier for girls and women.
TaCo provides a new food experience for patrons
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new restaurant will open its doors this upcoming August in Downtown Topeka, bringing new life to the area. Called TaCo, this new Tex-Mex bar and grill will be located on 8th and Kansas. This will be the fourth business venture in Downtown Topeka from Cody...
Pete Hughes Calls Kansas State AD Gene Taylor ‘Best He’s Ever Met’
While it’s no secret that Kansas State AD Gene Taylor is one of the nation’s best at running a successful college athletics program, Kansas State head baseball coach Pete Hughes raved about his boss and hammered home what makes him so special. “There’s no one like him in...
Mulvane Art Lab brings a sense of exploration to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kids at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center got to explore with nature and art hands-on. The Mulvane Art Museum stopped by to give kids the opportunity to try different forms of art using nature. The Mulvane Art Lab has thrown several pop-ups throughout Topeka to stay involved in the community during the […]
Cooler temperatures remain in place with on and off showers this weekend
Temperatures falling once again into the lower 60s. Increasing clouds will lead to the development of a few storms and showers late tonight that will carry into most of this weekend. Scattered storms look likely throughout the daytime Saturday, especially heading into the evening. Although not a complete washout, a...
Night of fun will support TCT's youth theatre education programs
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Developing a love for theatre in the next generation and fostering young talent is the goal of a fundrasier coming to the North Topeka Arts and Entertainment District. Becki Waugh and Jenni Ketter of Artismo Art Gallery visited Eye on NE Kansas with performer Nic Nassuet,...
Recalled baby rattles pose choking danger: CPSC
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Baby rattles produced in China and sold in the U.S. are being recalled Friday due to a choking hazard they pose to children. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on July 19 that around 3,000 of Manhattan Toy’s “Brilliant Bee Rattles” are being recalled nationwide. The wooden base on the […]
Morris County authorities seeking people who allegedly fled scene of drug activity to Oklahoma
Morris County authorities are looking for two people who allegedly fled the scene of a drug violation as law enforcement were obtaining a search warrant for the incident address. The Council Grove Police Department says officers responded to 20 North Belfry shortly after 1 am Tuesday for a suspected fentanyl...
Junction City conducts water system improvement project
The City of Junction City has a Water System Improvements Project starting July 18th continuing through the month of August. Areas affected will be from 4th Street to 12th Street between Eisenhower to Jefferson. Those areas will have potential for minor disruptions of service during working hours and the disruption could range from one to two hours.
Clay Center Elks 1st Annual Hardship Tour to Collect Funds for Hammond Family
The Clay Center Elks’ Lodge No. 2253 is holding their first annual Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Hardship Tour. The event will take place at the Clay Center Elks’ Lodge on July 26 from 4-10 p.m. The Hardship Tour’s main event will be a Bike Show with the crowd favorite winning a $100 cash prize. Entry for the show is $10. The event will also feature a pulled pork meal in exchange for a $10 donation and music from blues artist Rick Stanley.
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