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Here are the Most Endangered Buildings in Kansas. Topeka has a new entry on the list.
The Kansas Preservation Alliance's 2022 list of the state's seven Most Endangered Buildings included two Topeka structures, the Docking State Office Building and the Security Benefit Association/Menninger Tower Building. The Docking building has since been torn down as part of a reconstruction project. But efforts are underway to turn the...
Enough valid signatures have been received for Topeka Tax Petition
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka man has received enough valid signatures in an effort to lower property tax in Topeka. Earl McIntosh has been organizing the property tax petition since February. According to the Shawnee County elections office, he has gathered 4,445 valid signatures. That’s more than 1,500 needed to certify the signatures. With enough […]
'There's a safe place to land': Topeka couple shares what gay marriage legalization means
He was only doing what his governor asked, said Tobias Schlingensiepen. It was the 2010s, and then-Gov. Sam Brownback was urging ministers and faith-based leaders to perform as many marriages as possible because the married couples would bring in money for communities and Kansas. Then, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court struck...
Topeka shelter suspects more pets to be found following the Fourth of July
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many pets dread the Fourth of July, due to the fireworks. And this year’s no different. Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) in Topeka says the number of lost pets is on par with last year. They expect the numbers to go up through the weekend. “Last year on this day, July 5th, […]
Shed fire causes $20K in damage in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A shed fire caused $20,000 in damage in Wabaunsee County. Wabaunsee County Fire District 5 said they responded to a call about a fire at 7:21 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 in the 16000 block of Bronc Rider Rd. in Eskridge, Kan. The fire officials...
Day after holiday marks final day to buy fireworks in Shawnee Co.
ROSSVILLE (KSNT) – This year, Friday, July 5 was the final day you could purchase fireworks in Shawnee County. This is a change from last year when the Fourth of July was the final day to purchase fireworks within county limits. This allowed firework tent operations to stay open for an extra day. One tent […]
Shawnee County schools offer different approaches to upcoming Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment debuts in Kansas K-12 this fall. The bipartisan legislation signed into law in 2022 allows students to transfer schools if the receiving school chosen has available capacity. have all experienced recent declines in enrollment, presumably freeing up space for new students. But not all have rolled out the...
Great Overland Station to transform into Station 9 3/4 for wizarding experience
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Great Overland Station will transform into Station 9 3/4 for a wizarding experience. According to Shawnee County Parks + Recreation officials, guests can experience the magic as Great Overland Station transforms into Station 9 3/4, a fantastical event celebration all things wizarding. The day will be full of enchanting activities and spellbinding fun for the entire family from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4.
Fiesta Topeka celebrates Hispanic heritage for 91st annual gathering
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A nearly century-long tradition is back celebrating Hispanic culture with the community. Fiesta Topeka is drawing thousands of people for weeks of events starting Saturday, July 6. A unique aspect of the fiesta is its kings and queens, which has become legacy for some. Throughout the year, a handful of teens show […]
Topeka Metro could see a 3% budget increase, and public to have say. Here's what to know.
Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority could get a 3% budget increase. During the July 2 Topeka City Council meeting, members unanimously approved holding a public hearing to decide whether to increase the annual metro budget. What is Topeka Metro?. Since 1973, the Topeka Metro has provided bus service within Topeka and...
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