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Kansas Supreme Court upheld conviction in April 2020 homicide case in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court upheld a conviction in an April 2020 homicide case involving three defendants in Topeka, Kan. The three defendants, Diquan Clayton, James Boatwright and Davontra Alston, had been charged in the shooting death of D’Angelo Payne. Kansas Supreme Court officials announced on...
Geary County Booking Photos July 4-5
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Amber Murphy, Failure to appear, arrested 07/03. Erik Reyna, Domestic battery, arrested 07/05. Recent Booking Activity...
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...
Bernie’s last blast: Toso oversees Emporia’s fireworks show for last time
Bernie Toso says it’s time to disengage — somewhat — from his involvement with Emporia’s annual fireworks show. Toso has been either a volunteer or the leader of Emporia’s annual pyrotechnics display for almost 20 years. Toso closed out his time as lead pyrotechnician with...
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...
Shawnee County schools offer different approaches to upcoming Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment debuts in Kansas K-12 this fall. The bipartisan legislation signed into law in 2022 allows students to transfer schools if the receiving school chosen has available capacity. have all experienced recent declines in enrollment, presumably freeing up space for new students. But not all have rolled out the...
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.
Improved 3-point shooting a priority for K-State for 2024-25 season
Jul. 5—Perhaps one of the biggest problems that Kansas State coaches hope to correct from last year's team was their dismal 3-point shooting. The Wildcats were in the bottom third in the country in 3-point percentage, ranking 289th averaging 31.7%. K-State was dead-last in the Big 12 and among the 10 worst teams in one of the Power 6 conferences. What made it all even more frustrating was ...
Boomtown, USA lights up the Fourth of July sky
WAMEGO (KSNT) – Watch the #1 ranked fireworks show in the Sunflower State. According to VisitWamego.com, Wamego is home to the #1 ranked fireworks show in Kansas. This accomplishment has earned Wamego the name “Boomtown, USA”. The 30-minute firework display is choreographed with a curated soundtrack. Along with the firework show, Wamego has fun planned […]
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...
Kansas State Receives A Verbal Commit From Speedy Defensive Back RJ Collins
RJ Collins has shown the type of speed at Staley High School that can be used in many ways at the college level. Collins verbally committed to Kansas State and the Wildcats will enjoy finding ways to use his speed.
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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