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Kansas maternal health care deserts mean hardships on mothers, communities and providers
Thirteen counties in Kansas ceased to offer obstetric care services from 2013 to 2023 — a statistic that points to a shrinking availability of maternal care in Kansas, the lack of which can cause poor outcomes in pregnancy and delivery, overburdened hospitals and long drives for women seeking adequate care. Jennifer Cunningham drove more than […]
Man jailed for starting fire in basement of Kansas home
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Police investigating a fire at a home in Topeka have made an arrest. Just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, crews responded to a reported house fire at 1305 SW Western Avenue in Topeka, according to spokesperson Rosie Nichols. Firefighters found smoke coming from the home and fire in the basement. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and no occupants were located in the house. No injuries have been reported.
Local Democratic Party leadership reacts to Joe Biden’s first remarks since stepping out of Presidential race
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - President Joe Biden addressed the public for the first time since stepping out of the Presidential race on Wednesday night. Local democratic party leaders told KCTV5 they are grateful for the service Biden has given to the country, but they also said it’s time for a new leader of the party.
Security Benefit donates to Library Foundation for Kids Library Renovation
The Library Foundation received a $50,000 gift from Security Benefit to support the renovations of the Kids Library at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. “Supporting the Kids Library with a gift of $50,000 underscores our company’s commitment to literacy and education initiatives,” said Security Benefit CEO Doug Wolff. “A few years ago we provided funding for a new bookmobile for the library and we’re excited to announce today our collaboration on another project that will help children learn and grow and someday contribute to our community’s workforce."
Customers asked to destroy recalled toy guns sold on Temu
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal health officials are urging people who bought a type of toy gun off Temu.com to take action immediately. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall Friday, July 26 for Victor Electric Folding Soft Bullet Toy Guns. The toys are being recalled as they fail to meet federal safety […]
NEWS REPORT - HEARTLAND MOTORSPORTS PARK SOLD
Someone has purchased Hartland Motorsports Park. The identity of the buyer remains unrevealed. However, the bid is serious enough that Heritage Brokers & Auctioneers, the auction house for Heartland Motorsports Park, closed the auction ahead of its 6 p.m. June 24 deadline. 27 News in Topeka confirmed an email sent...
‘People were breaking in everyday’: Senate Luxury Suites Manager speaks on recent events
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Alonzo Artega was Senate Luxury Suites general manager for four years. “The building was built in 1928, it was originally built as an apartment complex. In 1991 it was converted into a hotel and that’s really what it’s been ever since its closure,” said Senate Luxury Suites’ previous general manager Alonzo Artega.
🎙 King in the Community — Cash Hollistah, community leader, musician
In this episode, Nate King sits down with local community leader and musician Cash Hollistah (James Curtis) to discuss how his grandfather started Daddy Bud Day and what inspired Cash to revive an event with close ties to the Black community and the City of Salina. Hollistah shares his passion...
Wichita Public Schools hosting in-person enrollment
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - In-person enrollment for Wichita Public Schools is right around the corner. WPS said Thursday that in-person enrollment will be July 29 and 30 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Online enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is available for grades 1-12 and started July 8. The...
Ongoing Revitalization of 110 S. Main Has Target of Fall Completion
The former Scottish Rite Temple, 110 S. Main, is in a constant stage of revitalization. Kathy and Tracy Dancer, who purchased the building at a public auction, plan an “ongoing effort to revitalize the building and increase the useable commercial space. We also want to improve the energy efficiency of the building.”
Walk to raise awareness for rare disease known as UBA5
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A walk in August aims to raise money and awareness of an extremely rare genetic condition called UBA5. Amber Smith and Kim Krauter, along with Kim’s daughter Mady, and Amber’s daughter Sadie, visited Eye on NE Kansas to explain what UBA5 is, and what they’re doing to find a cure.
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