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Emergency closure set for intersection west of Topeka
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (158+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An emergency road closure west of Topeka in Shawnee County was announced Wednesday morning. According to a news release from Shawnee County, Mission Township has implemented an emergency road closure at the intersection of S. W. Huntoon Street and…...
Temporary closures announced for Polk-Quincy Viaduct project
37+ min ago (333+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Temporary closures were announced Wednesday for the ongoing Polk-Quincy Viaduct project in Topeka. The Kansas Department of Transportation said it has made scheduling adjustments to project work and closure plans on the I-70 Polk-Quincy Viaduct project in Topeka....
Teens injured in police chase crash late Tuesday in Dickinson County
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (180+ words) ABILENE, Kan. (WIBW) - Two teens suffered apparent minor injuries when the car they were in crashed during a police chase late Tuesday in Dickinson County, authorities said. The crash was reported at 11: 49 p. m. Tuesday on southbound K-15 highway about 10 miles south of…...
Erceg blows 3rd consecutive save as Reds walk-off Royals, 4-3
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (328+ words) Steer homered twice and Will Benson hit a tying solo shot in the ninth for the Reds, who only had four hits in the game. The Royals led 3-2 when pinch-hitter Benson homered off Royals closer Lucas Erceg. It was Erceg's…...
Topeka Police Department gives update on Astra, Mobile Crisis Unit at city council
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (76+ words) WIBW Topeka Police Department gives update on Astra, Mobile Crisis Unit at city council Emporia State alum teaches students professional scenic painting Pottawatomie Co. schedules a public meeting centered around data centers Epstein survivor raises awareness about human trafficking in…...
Pottawatomie Co. schedules a public meeting centered around data centers
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (197+ words) WIBW POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Pottawatomie County is set to take another step in its own conversations about the prospect of data center construction. The Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) is holding a public meeting with the Kaw Valley…...
Fiesta Topeka royalty candidates give taste of what's in store at annual festival
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (75+ words) WIBW Fiesta Topeka royalty candidates give taste of what's in store at annual festival Epstein survivor raises awareness about human trafficking in visit to Topeka Riley County's data center moratorium started May 18. Four Washburn Tech students receive new scholarship established…...
Topeka Police Department announces new leadership appointment
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (265+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Police Department announced two new leadership appointments on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. TPD Lieutenant Donna Eubanks has been promoted to commander, and Commander Jennifer Cross has been promoted to assistant chief. Lieutenant Eubanks started her TPD career…...
Topeka man faces drug trafficking, weapons charges; FBI seeks more information
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (182+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information from the public regarding an investigation into a Kansas man facing drug trafficking and weapons violations. According to the U. S. Attorney's Office - District of Kansas, a federal grand jury in…...
KFC on Northwest Topeka Boulevard closes
21+ hour ago (42+ words) WIBW KFC on Northwest Topeka Boulevard closes Manhattan crews continue storm cleanup after severe weather Fire crews respond to Topeka ER & Hospital following MRI machine incident Topeka Zoo announces the passing of Tembo the elepahnt...