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Severe storm rips roof off home in Soldier
SOLDIER, KS (KSNT) – Another severe overnight storm left a couple in Soldier without a roof. Ron Youngs said he and his partner Pamela Powell were waiting out the weather at a friend’s house. They said it’s a good thing they weren’t at home. “I went around town to see if there was tree limbs […]
TPD arrests man after assault occurred near Hobby Lobby
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man has turned himself in after leaving the scene of an assault near a Hobby Lobby in Topeka, officials say. On July 25, 2024, officers with the Topeka Police Department responded to an assault just before 12:30 a.m. at 1900 SW Wanamaker Rd. Upon...
TSCPL to host Lisa Scottoline for author talk
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library is ready to welcome another best selling author. Lisa Scottoline has been writing since the 1990s. She’ll discuss her most recent book, “Truth about the Devlins,” during her Sept. 30 visit to Topeka. Librarians Cadie Maas...
Topeka's Barnes & Noble building listed as available property. What we know.
Will Barnes & Noble Booksellers keep its doors open in Topeka? Local residents were asking that question Sunday on the Topeka Experience Facebook page after seeing an online listing for the building, 6130 S.W. 17th St. Some were furious at the prospect of losing the bookstore, with one saying, "If this is true, I'm...
Amber Peery found guilty on all counts in deaths of Topeka girl scouts
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A woman accused of causing a deadly crash which claimed the lives of three Topeka girl scouts in 2022 has been found guilty Thursday. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay told 27 News on Aug. 15 that Amber Peery was found guilty during a jury trial of all counts. The trial lasted […]
Straight-line wind microburst of 70-90 mph hits Oakland, north Topeka during thunderstorm
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A representative of the National Weather Service (NWS) in Topeka is weighing in on the damage caused by Wednesday night’s storm that caused damage in several neighborhoods. Chad Omitt with the NWS told 27 News a thunderstorm downdraft of 70-90 mph winds was responsible for causing damage in the north Topeka and […]
Daily Delivery: Chris Klieman pushes Kansas State football upward
Many thought Kansas State football could never replicate the success it enjoyed under Bill Snyder, but heading into Year Six of the Chris Klieman Era, it's clear he's getting the job done. Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $9.95. Are you subscribing to...
Manhattan Doctor competes in National Pop-A-Shot competition
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Via Christi Emergency Medicine Doctor Kurt Dickson is a man of many talents. Dickson is a world-class swimmer, having swam at Brigham Young University. In 1987, Dickson won the award for the BYU student-athlete with the highest grade point average. Since then, Dickson has won over...
Niles named Public Utilities Director for the City of Manhattan
The City of Manhattan announced on Wednesday the hiring of a new Director of Public Utilities for the city. Kevin Niles, who is the current Utilities Director in Odessa, Texas, will begin his work for the city beginning on Sept. 3. Niles is set to oversee the recently reconstructed Public Utilities Department, which provides services for Manhattan and surrounding infrastructure.
Kan. man dead, 2 injured after SUV rollover accident
NORTON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 10a.m. Thursday in Norton County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Ford Explorer driven by Melanie A Cotton, 29, Lenora, was southbound on U.S. 283 two and one half miles south of Norton. The SUV traveled off the...
Already in court process for alleged shooting and standoff in Emporia, Topeka man now charged with federal gun crime
A Topeka man already in court proceedings in Emporia for state charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary, among others, is now starting a federal court case in his hometown. Tyler Seifert has been federally charged with one count of possessing a firearm by a prohibited person. Online court documents...
Manhattan Woman Arrested for Arson and Theft
Nesa Simms, 29, of Manhattan, was arrested on August 14, 2024, at approximately 9:17 AM in the 1100 block of Ratone Street. Simms was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant. Simms was charged with aggravated arson x 2, arson x 2, and theft of property or services with...
Welcome back to school! USD 345 students back in class
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Back-to-school time continues in Topeka now that the Seaman district held its first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 14. First through 10th graders and part of the kindergarten classes are hitting the books once again in USD 345. Students with Elmont Elementary School arrived for...
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