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Sheriff IDs Kan. drowning victim who was in area closed to swimmers
DOUGLAS COUNTY — Members of the Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery Team recovered the body of 23-year-old Cesar Cardenas Olivas at Clinton Lake Saturday evening, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman George Diepenbrock. Just before 7p.m. Saturday, deputies and first responders were called to the lake after a report...
Couple leave Manhattan Penney’s store without paying for $980 of merchandise
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police were searching for two individuals who stole nearly $1,000 in merchandise this past week from a Manhattan department store. The incident, which occurred on July 11, was reported at 2:46 p.m. Monday at the JC Penney store at 101 Manhattan Town Center. Riley...
Missouri, Kansas Brace for Severe Thunderstorm Watch This Morning
Kansas City, MO – Residents in northwestern and north-central Missouri are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch this morning as the NWS Storm Prediction Center warns of potential damaging winds and large hail. According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, the watch is effective from 7:10 AM to 1:00 PM...
Well-known Topekan shares insight regarding attempted assassination
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - While it is still unclear what motivated Saturday’s assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump, Dr. Walt Menninger suggest mental components have played a role in past attacks. ”I had the privilege of working with the Secret Service and I spent a decade working with...
W. Wichita neighbors raise concerns after power cut on hottest day of summer so far
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Power was restored for a west Wichita neighborhood after people lost electricity while Evergy worked on their power lines. Some had concerns about why the utility would cut power on the hottest day of the year so far in the city. “I was kinda curious as...
Kan. man with a history of crime accused of skipping court again
ATCHISON COUNTY—A Kansas man with a history of skipping court is back in jail. On Monday, police arrested 43-year-old Richard D. Burge II of Atchison on a District Court warrant for failure to appear in court, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. In September, police arrested him on a...
Saline County Jail Bookings, July 16
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor and Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation and Outside warrant/NCIC hit. NAME: McMillin, Shane Douglas. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Distribute certain stimulant; 3.5 - < 100 grams, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Flee or attempt to elude; avoid tire device, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose...
KBI explains timing of Amber Alert on Monday
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Just before 5a.m. Monday, police in Wichita reported they located a 2-year-old boy, the subject of an Amber Alert, who was now safe and the boy's father 25-year-old Richard Ramones was custody. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation then canceled the Amber Alert. Some members of the public...
New executive director for Boys State
The American Legion Department of Kansas Boys State Committee has appointed Kyle Wheatley to serve as the executive director of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. Wheatley’s term began on July 1. He takes over for Tom Wierman who served in the role for the past four years.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Temperatures take a dip, storm chances through mid-week
Rain has pushed east but there could be a few Central and Eastern Kansas showers leftover into the afternoon. For anyone that has to clean up after overnight and early morning storms, you will have to put effort into staying cool too. We will begin to get a break from...
Fiesta Topeka scheduled to begin tomorrow
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 91st Fiesta Topeka begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. They had to battle the heat on Monday, July 15 when they were finishing setting up for the event. The heat caused event organizers to change their plans to set up Fiesta Topeka. […]
Meriden Threshers set for spring show
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Get ready to fire up the classic work horses and take a step into the past. The Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Assoc. holds its annual show this coming weekend. Group members Lisa Cain and Merlyn Mahoney visited Eye on NE Kansas to share details. The...
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