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Scientists drill for rare minerals in northeast Kansas
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Scientists are searching for potential drilling sites in northeast Kansas which could reveal new sources of rare Earth minerals. The Kansas Geological Service (KGS) announced in a recent publication that KGS scientists are working to identify new sources of critically important resources in Lyon County. Successfully locating new sources of these special […]
LIVESTREAM CFL: Ottawa REDBLACKS @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers, June 6, 02:30 CET (2:30 am, 8:30 pm June 5 EDT)
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are hoping to break into the win column for the first time this season when they host the Ottawa REDBLACKS at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday night. The game is a rematch of the two teams Week 2 contest that saw the REDBLACKS come away with a 23-19 win.
Veteran Salute: Purple heart veteran lead others for 30 years
WESTMORELAND (KSNT) – Deploying across Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond, Lieutenant Colonel Erich Campbell continued to improve and push his leadership abilities across three decades in the armed forces. Serving today as a Magistrate Judge for Kansas’s Second Judicial District, Judge Campbell leads with 30 years of military experience in his pocket. “Leadership is born […]
Shed fire causes $20K in damage in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A shed fire caused $20,000 in damage in Wabaunsee County. Wabaunsee County Fire District 5 said they responded to a call about a fire at 7:21 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 in the 16000 block of Bronc Rider Rd. in Eskridge, Kan. The fire officials...
Crews respond to mobile home fire on July 4th in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews responded to a mobile home fire on Thursday, July 4 in Topeka, Kan. The Topeka Fire Department officials said crews responded to a reported mobile home fire just before 10 p.m. on Thursday at 1919 SE Adams St. in Topeka. Upon arrival, officials said firefighters...
Height, weight and jersey number for KU basketball's newcomers
The Kansas basketball roster has been officially updated and there are a little bit over half a dozen new faces on the team. It's been a busy offseason for Bill Self and the KU coaching staff, which added six scholarship players to the roster and two walk-ons. KU has welcomed...
Deputies respond to accident and make an arrest
On July 4th at 11:33 p.m.The Sheriff's Department reported that Deputies responded to the intersection of US 77 Highway and Rucker Road for a two-vehicle accident. Michael Cordray of Junction City was traveling northbound in a 2016 Mazda CX3 when he ran a red light and struck a 2021 F450 driven by Andre Roache of Fort Riley. No injuries reported. Both vehicles sustained minor damage.
🏀 Former KU players part of NIL lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 former men’s college basketball players who have sued the NCAA and multiple conferences, claiming they are profiting from the unauthorized use of their names, images and likenesses in promoting and monetizing the March Madness tournament.
Police ask for public's help to solve burglary at Scooter’s Coffee
SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and asking the public for help to solve the crime. Just after 3a.m. June 17, police responded to Scooter’s Coffee, 1409 NW Topeka Boulevard in response to a reported burglary. It was reported that cash was also stolen from the business.
City of Topeka offers tips on safe fireworks disposal
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka staff want to wish everyone a ‘Happy Fourth of July’ but to remember to dispose of fireworks properly for the sake of wildlife and the environment. Fireworks contain metals, nitrates, sulfur, and other types of chemicals. Once families are done...
Topeka celebrates Independence Day with neighborhood parades
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fourth of July festivities began bright and early in College Hill. The neighborhood’s annual Independence Day parade began at 10 A.M at Boswell Square Park. Those marching in the parade included the Kansas National Guard, Topeka Police Department, the local Boy Scout troop, and more.
Grace Cathedral’s Independence Day service returns
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A patriotic tradition returned to Topeka today for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. For more than 15 years, families enjoyed starting their independence day at Grace Cathedral. This year, the patriotic music returned to celebrate the local community, and the country as a whole.
Kansas man seriously injured after Missouri boating accident on Fourth of July
WARSAW, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas family’s boating trip ended with serious injury on the Fourth of July after one man was hit by a propeller at Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, emergency crews were called to mile marker 36 on the Osage arm of Lake of the Ozarks with reports of a boating accident.
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