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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 […]
Veteran Salute: Aiding the Navy at the tail end of WWII
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Growing up in small town Kansas, Seaman First Class Don Winchell would serve around the planet with the Navy. He ended up having a front row seat to the end of World War II. Joining the service in the final year of the war, Winchell was looking to make a difference however […]
Officials address catch-and-release of Topeka murder suspects
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials are answering questions after the arrest and release of suspects in two separate homicide investigations. Topeka Police initially arrested suspects in connection with the June 21 murder they say is gang-related, as well as the north Topeka shooting that left one dead Saturday, July 13. Both individuals were later released. […]
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.
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.”
FHLBank employees to participate in ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Boys & Girls Club of Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - FHLBank Topeka employees will participate in “Stuff the Bus” with supplies for Boys & Girls Club of Topeka. According to FHLBank Topeka officials, a Boys & Girls Club of Topeka (BGCT) bus will arrive to gather supplies from a drive at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at FHLBank Topeka located at 500 SW Wanamaker Rd. in Topeka, Kan.
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...
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 […]
Former KHP superintendent wins lawsuit for reinstatement at lower rank
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A federal judge ruled in favor of a former Kansas Highway Patrol major seeking reinstatement. Mark Bruce sued Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Highway Patrol leadership after he claims he was forced to resign in 2019 over allegations he didn’t address misconduct within the agency. Bruce was accused of covering up an interoffice affair and a potential domestic abuse case of another officer.
Kansas families have less than 30 days to enjoy free Sunflower Summer attractions
With the start of the school year quickly approaching, Kansas families have less than a month to take advantage of the 2024 Sunflower Summer program. Designed for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program provides complimentary access to over 220 tourism attractions across the state. The 2024 Sunflower Summer season will run through August 11.
Nearly 700 schools across US could be under Title IX injunction
A federal injunction on the Biden administration’s Title IX overhaul may soon extend far beyond the four states involved in an initial lawsuit, and nearly 700 schools across 48 states will likely be affected by the order. Earlier this month, a federal judge in Kansas blocked the implementation of the new Title IX rules written […]
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