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Court proceedings now underway for fentanyl distribution suspect following traffic stop last week
Court proceedings have begun for an Oklahoma woman who was allegedly in possession of more than 80,000 pills believed to be fentanyl as well as other drug materials following a traffic stop in Lyon County last week. Preanna Caprice Smith of Tulsa, Oklahoma made her first appearance in Lyon County...
Geary County Booking Photos July 19-22
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. Jesse Bailey, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/19. Teiana Cooper, Possession of drug...
Police respond to bank robbery Tuesday morning in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Authorities were searching for a suspect after a bank was robbed Tuesday morning in downtown Topeka. The incident was reported around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the US Bank location at 719 S. Kansas Avenue. Topeka police were called to the scene after the robbery was reported.
UKHS St. Francis Campus receives national recognition for stroke care
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The University of Kansas Health System (UKHS) St. Francis Campus has received national recognition for high-quality stroke care. According to the UKHS St. Francis Campus officials, the campus has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, according to national recognized, research-based guidelines, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
What Topekans with expertise in security say about Trump assassination attempt
Ed Klumpp was stationed atop what is now Landon State Office Building as President Gerald Ford spoke Feb. 11, 1975, to an estimated 12,500 people from the east steps of the Kansas Statehouse. Klumpp was among Topeka police officers assisting the Secret Service, which has historically gotten help from local law enforcement when it provides security for events involving presidents and presidential candidates. ...
City proposes TPD pay increase to address officer shortage
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka is trying to address a shortage of police officers by offering more competitive pay. The city budget manager said there’s a shortage of 40 officers, and that there’s a growing pay gap for officers in the Topeka Police Department (TPD) compared to similar cities. Robert Perez, Topeka’s city […]
Middle-school students jump into STEM camp at Washburn University
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn University hosts its annual Summer Transportation STEM Camp. The camp gives seventh and eighth graders a look into STEM with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic activities. The students also get the chance to experience being on a college campus. The four-day camp teaches young students...
GO Topeka brings educators, businesses together for summit
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - GO Topeka is bringing representatives of education and industry together to share how they can strengthen relationships and meet work force needs. Trina Goss with GO Topeka visited Eye on NE Kansas to share details of the Education & Industry Summit. Goss says its the first...
Topeka swimmers get a taste of this year’s Olympic games
TOPEKA (KSNT) – This week kicks off the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics and some Topeka athletes got a taste of what it’s like competing at the highest level. Howard Hunte has been the head coach of Topeka Swim Association (TSA) for seven years. In total, TSA has had six swimmers qualify for previous […]
Parsons man arrested on allegations of assault and kidnapping
PARSONS, Kan. — Police arrest a Parsons man after a woman says he assaulted her and held her against her will. Justin Schwark, 36, was arrested on allegations of aggravated domestic battery, aggravated kidnapping, and criminal threat. He posted the $15,000 bond before he could be booked in the...
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