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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...
Jason Bean taken No. 1 overall in UFL College Draft
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – Former Kansas quarterback Jason Bean has a big decision to make. The 2023 Guaranteed Rate Bowl MVP was drafted No. 1 overall in the UFL College Draft by the Memphis Showboats on Wednesday. Bean signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft. He has […]
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
$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...
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:
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.
Comfortable temperatures for the next couple of days.
Tonight temperatures will cool off significantly. Falling into the lower 60s. Some of us seeing upper 50s further north. Winds tonight will be light from the northeast. Despite a clear and sunny sky tomorrow, temperatures will struggle to reach middle 80’s. This is due to a cooler air mass falling into place. Dew points also remaining low allowing for less humid air throughout the end of the week. Winds will be from the northeast.
Kansas in Great Position With 2025 Five-Star PG Darius Acuff
Class of 2025, five-star point guard Darius Acuff cut down his list to three schools, including Kansas, Arkansas, and Michigan, per Joe Tipton. The reigning back-to-back National Champion UCONN made Acuff’s final four programs, but Tipton reports that the Huskies are no longer in the race. Acuff, a Michigan...
Can't Wait For Saturday | If they stay healthy, Jayhawks might rock chalk all the way to CFP
Jul. 17—*** Are you ready for the most college football ever? Twelve teams in the playoffs means eight more postseason games than before. What used to be three is now 11 to decide who is best, The favorites might dominate in the first two rounds. Or the semifinals will be filled with bottom seeds. We can only hope. Kick back, relax and enjoy every moment of it. As a primer, I will use this ...
Lawrence city commissioners set maximum budget with property tax rate increase
Following some confusion, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved their maximum budget for 2025. From this point forward, commissioners can decrease spending before they lock in the budget by Oct. 1, but they cannot exceed the rate they approved Tuesday. They voted 3-2 to set the maximum mill levy —...
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