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KU’s Cranton, Shojinaga embrace remarkable stories which led to selections in MLB draft
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – KU baseball did not have a single player selected in the MLB draft from 2020-2023. In the 2024 rounds, six Jayhawks were picked. The first two selected, Hunter Cranton and Kodey Shojinaga, both share incredible stories of growth in Lawrence. Cranton was the first KU product off the board, going in round […]
Officials address catch-and-release of Topeka murder suspects
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials are answering questions after the arrest and release of suspects in two separate homicide investigations. Topeka Police initially arrested suspects in connection with the June 21 murder they say is gang-related, as well as the north Topeka shooting that left one dead Saturday, July 13. Both individuals were later released. […]
Community Blood Center declares a blood emergency amid a significant drop in blood donations this summer
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - If it’s in your blood to help others, donating that blood may be one of the best ways to do so. Busy summer schedules typically make giving blood less of a priority for regular donors, but donations are needed more than ever during the season. The incidents prone to happen during the warmer months combined with patients already relying on hospitals’ blood supply lead to blood emergencies, which, if not taken seriously, put individuals’ lives at risk.
Kansas nursing home owners say they can’t afford to hire more staff. Advocates say it’s essential
The call came late on a cold night in February, from the Overland Park, Kansas, nursing home where Georann Whitman’s mom was living. “They said that they found her on the floor,” Whitman said. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night and had fallen.” Whitman’s 86-year-old mom, Ann Collins, had dementia. She […] The post Kansas nursing home owners say they can’t afford to hire more staff. Advocates say it’s essential appeared first on The Beacon.
Topeka graduates get help figuring out FAFSA
TOPEKA (KSNT) – According to kansas.fafsatracker.com, as of July 5, 2024, only a little over 15,000 FAFSA applications have been completed. That’s down 145 compared to last year. With lower numbers, the Topeka Center For Advanced Learning & Careers and Topeka Public Schools (TPS) partnered with the University of Kansas on Wednesday, July 15, to do […]
When school starts in Lawrence and more you should know for 2024-25 in USD 497
Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, school supply lists, when breaks are scheduled and much more for the 2024-25 school year. The first day of school for kindergarten through 12th grade in Lawrence Public Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 14. Kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth...
Topeka hosts first ever summer Point-in-Time homeless count
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka’s first-ever summer Point-in-Time homeless count is intended to give a more complete picture of homelessness in the Capital City when combined with data from the count in early 2024. Groups from various agencies and organizations were out finding and counting Topeka’s homeless population Wednesday...
Two drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program
A pair of drugmakers filed federal lawsuits challenging constitutionality of a new Kansas law designed to strengthen a federal drug discount program. The post Two drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Kansas felon was selling meth from his home
TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Christian Michael Woodruff, 33, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to...
Lawrence looking to alleviate revenue loss from KU football playing in KC
Lawrence is considering a common consumption area to help alleviate revenue loss this fall as Kansas football is set to play its home games in Kansas City while its stadium is under construction.
Nicodemus, Kan. honors history with annual homecoming celebration
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Nicodemus, Kan. is the only remaining all-Black town west of the Mississippi.. from those founded in the days after the Civil War. The small town swells in size every summer when they host their homecoming. Norma Switzer, a Nicodemus native, visited Eye on NE Kansas to share a bit about the history and the celebration.
Charge dropped for Topeka man accused of murder
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man who was arrested for murder in January 2023 took a plea deal dismissing his first-degree murder charge. On June 27, Skyler J.M. Wilson pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and solicitation to commit aggravated robbery in connection to a Jan. 10 robbery. Wilson was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after […]
Topeka’s National Night Out moves to mall for community celebration
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’re invited to come together for one night, in a stand against crime. National Night Out will take place Aug. 6. Haley Gil with PARS Topeka and Sgt. Michael Burns with Topeka Police Dept. visited Eye on NE Kansas to share what’s planned for this year’s event.
$500 bid put down for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction is extended
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Bidding remains open for Heartland Motorsports Park and surrounding properties this month in Shawnee County as a previous auction deadline is extended. The auction for Heartland Motorsports Park, lying south of the City of Topeka, will continue beyond the old deadline of 6 p.m. on July 17, according to the website of […]
Helping Hands Humane Society awarded $90K grant from Petco Love
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Helping Hands Humane Society received a $90,000 grant from Petco Love. Petco Love presented the $90,000 check to Helping Hands Humane Society on Wednesday morning, July 17 at the humane society. Helping Hands Humane Society said Petco Love has awarded their shelter $317,500 in grants over...
Topeka Zoo to Celebrate Giving Day on July 24th
The Topeka Zoo will host the public on July 24th for their 2024 giving day campaign called, “Love Your Zoo” during normal business hours. This giving-day campaign is an effort to raise $25,000 in 24 hours and will also thank donors. Donations can be made online starting July 1 st , or in person and online at the Topeka Zoo on July 24th. Individuals supporting the day of giving will be celebrated through several incentives. Those incentives are:
Topeka gun-related crime down compared to last year
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shootings and murders are down in Topeka compared to 2023. So far this year, there have been 24 shootings in Topeka, compared to 53 this time last year (Jan. 1- July 15). Eight people have been killed in Topeka this year, compared to 13 this time last year (Jan. 1- July 15). KSNT […]
KHP investigating semi crash on on-ramp from southbound K-4 to westbound I-470 in Shawnee County
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a semi on the on-ramp from southbound K-4 to westbound I-470 in Shawnee County. Kansas Highway Patrol indicated in their crash logs that around 3:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, a 2017 Western Star Semi was taking the curve to enter westbound I-470 when the left side tires went off the highway and the driver overcorrected and overturned.
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