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Kansas basketball announces Late Night in the Phog music performer
Late Night in the Phog is a Kansas tradition that started in 1985 under then-head coach Larry Brown. Late Night serves as the season kick-off for the men's and women's basketball teams and usually features a performing artist. In years past, that's been Snoop Dog, Shaquille "DJ Diesel" O'Neal, Lil Yachty and most recently Flo Rida.
District attorney charges man with murder for deadly Topeka shooting
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office said a 43-year-old man is being charged with murder in the first degree in connection to a recent deadly shooting. Katie Garceran, a spokeswoman for the district attorney’s office, said in a press release on July 18 that John Eric Kyhnell, 43, is being charged with […]
City of Topeka Street Maintenance to close lane on portion of SE Adams St. in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka Street Maintenance will close the northbound lane on a portion of SE Adams St. in Topeka, Kan. According to the City of Topeka officials, starting on Monday, July 22, Street Maintenance will be closing the inside northbound lane on SE Adams St. at the intersection of SE Overton St.
Kansas’ 2nd District GOP candidate forum features marriage proposal, devotional silence
Michael Ogle, a Topeka Republican seeking the 2nd District nomination for U.S. House, issued a marriage proposal at conclusion of his closing remarks during a televised WIBW candidate forum. (Kansas Reflector screen capture from WIBW broadcast)
Drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program
TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly adopted a potentially unconstitutional budget provision forbidding pharmaceutical manufacturers from inhibiting the sale of discounted medications to pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens under contract with hospitals or clinics. Two drugmakers have challenged a proviso tucked into Senate Bill 28...
Thursday forecast: Pick day of the week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Temperatures today will be slightly cooler than yesterday as well as lower humidity making today the pick day of the week to enjoy the outdoors. It does get slightly warmer tomorrow but humidity remains low…this is all before an increase in humidity as well as rain/clouds but a cooling trend for the weekend.
Looking at Kansas’ history at the Olympics
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Which state has the most Olympic gold medals? 27 News took a look at Olympic history and its ties to Kansas by creating a list of notable Olympians from the Sunflower State. This list includes Summer and Winter Olympics since 1924, and is based on the athlete’s birthplace. Kansas Olympic quick facts […]
GRAPHIC: Midwest is home to less than 10% of Hispanic farmers
According to the latest Census of Agriculture, the Midwest is home to less than 10% of the country’s farmers who identify as Hispanic. This makes it the region with the second-lowest Hispanic representation among farmers, behind only the Northeast. Nationwide, Hispanic farmers total 112,379, representing only 3% of all...
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.
Topeka ER & Hospital to give away Jelly Roll tickets, more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka ER & Hospital will be giving people free admission to the Topeka Zoo this weekend along with a special giveaway of two pairs of tickets to the Jelly Roll and Warren Zeiders Concert for its fourth anniversary. Topeka ER & Hospital will be holding the anniversary event at the Topeka […]
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.
From bucking to barrel racing, North Topeka Saddle Club welcomes horse lovers
It’s been a decade since Natalie McCrary got on a horse to race, but July 9 was the right time to get back on the saddle. “Horse riding has been in my blood for as long as I can remember,” she said. “I’ve always had a horse.”
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:
Kansas doctor’s license revoked in $16 million medical fraud schemes
OVERLAND PARK (KSNT) – A Kansas surgeon had his license to practice medicine revoked Tuesday after defrauding the federal government of millions in cash over the course of several years. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) issued a press release July 16 with their final order in the case of Gautam Jayaswal from […]
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 […]
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