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Crews respond to basement fire early Wednesday in central Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews responded to a basement fire early Wednesday in central Topeka. The fire was reported around 6:55 a.m. Wednesday at a two-story house at 1305 S.W. Western Ave. First-arriving crews reported a fire in the basement, with smoke coming from the residence. Firefighters quickly extinguished the...
Scientist Peer Ederer to Speak on Livestock’s Role in Global Food Systems at K-State Lecture
Scientist Peer Ederer, whose international company researches and communicates scientific evidence about the role of animals in the global food system, will be the featured speaker for the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems lecture on Oct. 7 at Kansas State University. For over two decades, Ederer has collaborated with...
Riley County police investigate theft of vehicle from used car dealer
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police were investigating a vehicle theft that was reported Monday by a Manhattan used car dealer, officials said. The theft was reported around 10:34 a.m. Monday from Redline Auto Plaza at 4610 Skyway Drive in Manhattan. According to Riley Count police, it was reported...
Man arrested in connection with robbery incident in west Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was being held Tuesday on a $75,000 bond in the Shawnee County Jail following his arrest in connection with an armed robbery incident that occurred this past week at a west Topeka residence, authorities said. The arrested man was identified as Dominique Lamont Desaun...
Manhattan Woman Arrested for Felony Drug Offenses Resulting in Fatality
Penny Marie Webster, 59, of Manhattan, was arrested on July 21, 2024, at approximately 10:16 PM. Webster was charged with distribution of a controlled substance resulting in fatality and distribution of opiate/opium/ narcotic/stimulant/heroin of unknown quantity. Total bond in this matter was set at $125,000. Webster was confined at the time of this report.
Late-night structure fire in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Fire Department was called to work a structure fire in downtown Topeka late Monday night. At 11:50 p.m., firefighters responded to the 200 block of Southwest Harrison Street for reports of a structure fire. When crews arrived they found smoke and flames coming out of a two-story home. The fire […]
Baby found in SE Wichita canal placed in police protective custody
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department has placed an 11-month-old female child into Police Protective Custody, who was found in the area of Mt. Vernon and I-135 in the canal. Today, at approximately 1:33 p.m., WPD officers were dispatched to conduct a welfare check in the vicinity of...
R&B VIBES III: A night celebrating generations of music this weekend in Salina
R&B VIBES returns to Salina, offering an intergenerational celebration of R&B and Soul music this weekend. Set to take place July 27 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., R&B VIBES III is an immersive audio experience featuring hits from all eras, complete with sing-alongs, anthems, remixes, and slow jams. Renowned...
Newton middle schooler finalist in nationwide mullet contest
NEWTON, Kan. (KWCH) - A Newton sixth-grader has made it to Round 2 of the USA Mullet Championships in the kids division. Ruger Beaman competes on the football, soccer, and baseball fields, and now he’s one of 100 kids vying for the title of 2024 mullet champ. Ruger has...
Sedgwick County offers services for veterans
Howard Hutchinson, the president of the Veteran Providers' Coalition of Sedgwick County, and Tonya Buckingham, Sedgwick County Register of Deeds, joined KSN News on Monday to talk about veteran services and the upcoming Veterans Awareness Expo.
City of Salina announces asphalt overlay schedule
Beginning Wednesday, July 24 through Friday, July 26, Donelson Construction of Clever, Missouri begins work on the City of Salina’s annual asphalt overlay project. The schedule is as follows, weather permitting:. The prep work consists of milling off the existing asphalt striping. Then in a one-pass process applying both...
At new Leawood space, music lovers can pick from 10,000+ recordings to listen to
Music museums across the country often have a focus on the visual. Think of instruments and iconic costumes like the famous white Elvis jumpsuit along the walls, with a button to press for a few snippets of a well-known tune. That’s not what you’ll find at Kelsyn Rooks’ new Leawood...
Smoky Hill River Renewal Project Set to Revitalize Salina with $21.3M in Funding and New Development Plans
The Smoky Hill River might soon flow more freely through Salina, as officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Salina signed a cost-share agreement for the proposed Smoky Hill River renewal project. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced an additional $400,000 in federal funding to assist with the city’s cost for a project design draft from USACE. City documents indicate $13.7 million will come from federal sources, supplemented by $7.6 million from a citywide sales tax. Salina previously secured $22 million in federal grants for river improvements, including bridge replacements and revamped boat docks.
God’s grace brings university chaplain back home
Father Edmund “Ed” Herzog, Newman’s chaplain, may be a new face to some people in the Newman community, but he is certainly no stranger to the university. Herzog attended Newman University from 2007-2011 and was confirmed in St. John’s Chapel on campus in 2009. Now, 17 years later, he returns to lead Campus Ministry and guide students through formation, stewardship and leading Mass. Prior to Herzog’s new assignment, he was the chaplain of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School for six years.
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