Alyssa Willetts
WIBW
Topeka, KS, United States
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Food banks, pantries see bare shelves as need rises from high grocery costs
Rising grocery prices are putting some food banks and pantries in a tough spot. → Read More
Downtown Topeka Inc. seeks feedback on ideas for space under Polk-Quincy Viaduct
The Polk-Quincy Viaduct project will be complete in 2025 and Downtown Topeka Inc. (DTI) is already brainstorming ways to utilize the space underneath. → Read More
Kansas Governors race garners national attention
The Kansas Governors race is getting national attention with political organizations from both parties pouring millions into their respective candidates. → Read More
KS Army National Guardsmen prepare for Middle East deployment
Soldiers with the Kansas Army National Guard are preparing to say goodbye to their families. A deployment ceremony was held Friday at Washburn Rural High School. → Read More
KS Army National Guardsmen prepare for Middle East deployment
Soldiers with the Kansas Army National Guard are preparing to say goodbye to their families. A deployment ceremony was held Friday at Washburn Rural High School. → Read More
Country Stampede kicks off with Kansas natives performing
Country Stampede kicked off Thursday at Heartland Motorsports Park! → Read More
Animal shelter sees increase in animals coming in over July 4th holiday
The Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of year for animal shelters. → Read More
Study shows high gas prices, inflation impacting Kansans driving habits
QuoteWizard released their report this week showing each state’s fuel usage in 2022 compared to 2021. → Read More
K-9 sniffs out drugs during Jackson Co. traffic stop
Jackson County deputies used a K9 to make a drug arrest on Friday, June 17. → Read More
One person in critical condition after shooting early Thursday morning
One person is in critical condition after they were shot early Thursday morning in Topeka. → Read More
Dr. Farley attends final commencement ceremonies as Washburn Univ. President
Dr. Jerry Farley shook hands with his last class of Ichabod graduates Saturday. He is set to retire in September. → Read More
KU commencement ceremony delayed Sunday due to severe weather threat
The University of Kansas is delaying its commencement ceremony on Sunday due to the threat of severe weather. → Read More
More than 20 fireworks stands approved to sell in Shawnee Co.
Fireworks stands will open next month in Shawnee County. → Read More
Fork in the Road: Bradley’s Corner Cafe boasts wide-selection of homemade pies
Bradley's Corner Cafe is open Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located at 844 N. Kansas Ave. → Read More
EF-1 tornado confirmed in Shawnee County Friday night
An EF-1 tornado has been confirmed to have hit Shawnee County Friday night. → Read More
Rollover on Highway 75 reduces traffic to one lane
Authorities have reduced traffic to one-lane on northbound Highway 75 after a rollover crash. → Read More
National Champ Jayhawks set to land in Topeka Tuesday afternoon
The University of Kansas men’s basketball team has made plans to return to the Sunflower state Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Man accidentally shoots himself in Franklin Co.
An Ottawa man was taken to the hospital Thursday morning after accidentally shooting himself. → Read More
New poll shows Kansans back legislation to improve health care access
A statewide survey reveals Kansans back legislation to grant patients access to see Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). → Read More
Kansas Democrats work to get answers about last February’s high gas bills
Democratic state officials sat down Wednesday to discuss what they call inaction in the investigation into the high natural gas prices following last February’s extreme winter cold. → Read More