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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...
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.
A nice night for fireworks
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As we head into the evening hours of Independence Day, it’s looking like most of our region will stay dry this evening. There exists a slight chance of storm development southeast of the KS Turnpike between 6 and 8 PM, but that narrow window will be closing just as the sun begins to set. Conditions are much cooler and drier for the next 8 days.
Not with a bang but a whimper: Lawrence drone show never takes off
With storms in the forecast for Wednesday, one might have thought the weather would be the biggest concern for the drone show planned for Lawrence’s Summerfest. Rather, apparent network issues rained on the crowd’s parade as the dozens of tiny flying machines never took to the sky. The...
Spirit of Kansas car show cancelled, other Fourth of July festivities still a go
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Spirit of Kansas car show at Lake Shawnee is cancelled, but the fun isn’t. Shawnee County Parks and Rec (SCPR) has a day full of fun planned with the Spirit of Kansas for Independence Day, but one activity is getting the boot. A spokesman with SCPR told 27 News the car […]
NE Kansas firework shows brings visitors from thousands of miles away
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – This Fourth of July in Wamego, 12,000 lbs. of fireworks will be shot off in just 30 minutes. Efren Perez is an Uber Driver in Las Vegas, NV. He and his family travelled more than 1,200 miles to see the fireworks display in Wamego, also known as Boomtown, USA. “Through my […]
Police DUI crash into house put Kansas man in jail
COWLEY COUNTY— A Kansas man was arrested after a crash into a home just before 10p.m. Wednesday in Cowley County. According to Arkansas City Police, a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Anthony Perez-Hernandez had gone through the stop sign at the intersection of North 2nd Streed and Kansas Avenue in Arkansas City and collided with the home in the 200 Block of W. Kansas Avenue.
Wichita hospitals report fireworks injuries
Ascension Via Christi and Wesley Healthcare have issued numbers on the fireworks injuries that were reported in Wichita during the July 4th fireworks season. Via Christi hospitals reported a total of 35 patients, with seven admitted to the burn unit, ten that were treated for minor injuries, and 18 in outpatient care.
Driver in deadly Kansas pedestrian crash contacts police
JOHNSON COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 11p.m. Thursday in Johnson County. A pedestrian identified as 36-year-old Joshua Willet was walking eastbound on the sidewalk on W 95th Street east of Hadley Street, according to Officer John Lacy. At a private drive, the Willet entered the roadway...
Kansas State basketball has its team together in June for the first time in Tang era
Jerome Tang is heading into his third season not just as the Kansas State basketball coach, but as a head coach altogether. He is starting to get the hang of how the offseason works and the ups and downs of coaching. Each offseason, it seems Tang has had to rebuild...
Lucky Miner Antiques Hosts Official Ribbon Cutting
On Thursday, June 27th, the Lucky Miner Antiques hosted a ribbon cutting officially opening the store for customers. Take step back in time at Lucky Miner Antiques! Where every item has a story to tell and every corner holds a hidden gem. Located at 413 S. Main Street (Route 66),...
Taking Stock of Big XII Transfer Classes: Kansas
For all intents and purposes college basketball's 2024 transfer season is over although some schools could still add one or two more players prior to tipping off in November. However, in this age of highly paid transfers, many coaches could opt for quality over quantity, meaning they'll concentrate their NIL funds on several elite transfer prospects rather than scatter those finite moneys over more marginal prospects in an attempt to fill all 13 scholarship spots. They may prefer to roll the dice on injury and other attrition with nine or 10 scholarship players. Texas Tech, incidentally, has filled only 11 scholarship positions as of this writing and could stand pat. This is a calculated risk Grant McCasland and other coaches may be willing to run.
📷 Throwback Thursday: Stevens Swimming Ponds - Vol. 77
Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then & Now Collection." STEVE HARMON. Hutch Post Contributor. Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the corner of North...
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