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Burlington Wildcats Football: Ready to Roar in 2024!
The Burlington Wildcats are hungry for success as they head into the 2024 football season. After battling through a challenging 2023 campaign, the Wildcats are focused on taking the next step and building a winning tradition. Last Season: A Test of Resilience. The 2023 season was one of ups and...
The Year of the Jayhawk! KU Move In Day
A new year always brings excitement and unknowns each year. This year, I moved my son into KU dorms and witnessed the usual KU buzz. You had dads doing dad things, putting together Ikea classics in hallways, and moms trying to control where things go in their kids' rooms. This isn't the time to control what happens. The next four years will help shape their future, and you trust what you have taught and what they have learned along the way will help carry them to those next stages of life. The future is bright, and you control what your next steps look like.
KPR Community Spotlight: Community Village Lawrence
This year - 2024 - we’re launching a brand-new program to help spread the word about local community organizations. KPR’s Community Spotlight gives these organizations an opportunity to spread awareness using KPR’s airwaves each month. Our September spotlighted partner is Community Village Lawrence. Community Village Lawrence is...
Local podcaster recognizes community leaders in ceremony
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -A local podcaster recognized people in the Spanish-speaking community who are making a difference in Topeka. Hilda Regalado hosts a program that provides information and connections for the Hispanic population of Topeka. Today she highlighted her guests and others making an impact by hosting a ceremony, where...
91 Years of fun at the Topeka Zoo
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo turned another year older Saturday, August 31. In celebration of turning 91 years old, the zoo offered free admission. While not required, guests were encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate upon entry. All donated food will go towards Project Topeka and be distributed to all the food banks […]
Guildford Gage honored at the Inaugural Gage Park Founders Fest
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The inaugural Gage Park Founders Fest took place Saturday, August 31. Hosted by Shawnee County Parks and Rec, the event offered free train and carousel rides and more. In honor of Guildford Gage, the day was all about giving back, just like Mr. Gage who donated all the land to make the […]
Curtis Pitts receives the 2024 Prestigious Annual Predecessors Award
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - On Saturday, Aug. 31, Curtis Pitts, local organizer and activist, was honored at this year’s Prestigious Annual Predecessors Awards in Atlanta, GA. Each year, the event honors those considered heroes within their communities. As a leader within the Topeka community, Pitts was recognized in the...
Sailors from near and far spend the holiday weekend at Perry Lake for annual Commodore’s Cup Regatta
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The sun beat down on the water of Perry Lake as sailors prepared to race in the annual Commodore’s Cup Regatta. For over 40 years now, Perry Lake regulars and sailors from neighboring states have looked forward to spending the unofficial end of summer participating in the cup, hosted by the Perry Yacht Club every Labor Day weekend.
Roper Romp party brings back memories and fun to the Topeka community
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fans of 70s sitcom show, “Three’s Company,” gathered at Louie’s Lounge Saturday, Aug. 31, for Topeka’s first roper romp party. Within the last few years, roper romp parties have become popular amongst the sitcom’s fans. Attendees come to the event dressed as Helen Roper, a character from the show, and enjoy a night of fun. Other’s also dress as the character’s husband, Stanley.
One person dead after drowning at Milford Lake in Geary County
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – One person is dead in Geary County after drowning at Milford Lake. According to a Facebook post from the Geary County Sheriffs office, an individual drowned at the south boat ramp of the swim beach located in the state park. They were located after being under water for 10 minutes. The […]
A clear sky tonight with another toasty day on Sunday.
Temperatures overnight falling into the upper 50s to lower 60s. Mostly clear this evening with calm winds. A quite night ahead. Sunday will feel very similar to Saturday with temperatures climbing into the middle 80s. A lot of sunshine for Sunday and winds remaining light from the northeast. Dew points for Sunday will stay low, keeping the drier air in place. A cold front moving in Sunday night will drop our temperatures to the upper 70s, lower 80s for Labor Day.
Kansas State's offense underwhelms in first half of Avery Johnson's debut
There was so much hype around Avery Johnson stepping onto the field as the starter this season and in his first half as the official starter, Kansas State fans were left wanting more. In his first drive, the Wildcats went three-and-out, but fans were hoping for Johnson to either air...
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