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500 Marched For Babies In Downtown Topeka

Despite the cold, about 500 people participated in the March Of Dimes March For Babies in downtown Topeka.

Local Students Win Congressional Art Competition

Several talented area students were winners in a high school arts competition.

Kan. Teens Charged In ATV Fatality

Miami County authorities have charged two teenagers in connection with an ATV crash that killed a 17-year-old student.

Gas Spill In McLouth At Gas Station

A gas spill filled the streets of McLouth overnight on Friday.

Kan. Secretary Of State Close To Getting Expanded Power

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is close to winning legislative approval for new power for his office to investigate and prosecute election fraud cases.

Almost Uncontrollable, California Fires Threatens 4,000 Homes

California fire threatens 4,000 homes, 300 commercial buildings and 50 outbuildings; it crossed the Pacific Coast Highway but causes scant damage to naval base. Experts say the wildfires have scorched about 30,000 acres this week.

KC-135 Tanker Plane Crashes In Kyrgyzstan, Crew's Fate Unknown

The crew of the U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft is assigned to the transit center there. The crash took place in a mountainous region. The United States says the "status of the crew is unknown."

5K Run/Walk Held To Raise Funds For 6 Year Old With Cancer

The "Hope For Karis 5K Fun Run and Walk" was held at Eisenhower Middle School.

Local Meat Market Closes Temporarily For Inspection After Customers Get Sick

Nicole Hamm with the Kansas Department of Agriculture told 13 News officials conducted a hazard and critical control point inspection at Carniceria Camecuaro on 1016 SE 6th, following the process of the food from delivery to cooling.

Portion of 470 Closed Following Accident

Officers were called to 470 and Gage around 2:30 p.m.

Three Car Accident Slows Traffic On Wanamaker Road

Police were called to 53rd and Wanamaker just before 3:30p.m.

Kansas Law Enforcement Honors Fallen Colleagues

A gun salute, bagpipes and taps all punctuated the annual statewide law enforcement memorial ceremonies at the Statehouse.

Sixth Graders Excited To Learn About Different Careers

Kids learned they could be anything they want when people from all sorts of different professions came to their school at Pauline South Intermediate for career day.

Man Recovering From Head Wounds Sustained In South Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)__One man is recovering from injuries sustained in an altercation last night in south Topeka.

Another Spotting Of Man With Genitals Exposed In Manhattan

Riley County police are investigating another report of lewd behavior in Manhattan.

Meadows Elementary Celebrates Another Fit And Fun Year

Students at Meadows Elementary celebrated another year of fitness with their 5th annual Fit Day event this morning.

Shawnee County Area Students Receive Scholarships To Washburn

Students residing in Shawnee County have been awarded scholarships by Washburn University. Students, who were able to attend, were recognized for their achievements at a recent scholarship banquet.

Ex-KU Chancellor, Wife To Receive Dole Award

Former University of Kansas Chancellor Gene Budig and his wife, Gretchen Budig, will receive the Dole Humanitarian Award.

Man Robbed In Parking Lot Of Topeka Apartment Complex

Police say a man was robbed in the parking lot of a Topeka apartment complex early Friday morning.

U.S. Economy Added 165K Jobs In April

The Labor Department said Friday that employers added 165,000 jobs in April, topping last month's weak labor growth although still short of the kind of expansion required to quickly reduce unemployment.

Topeka Honors The City's Two Fallen Officers At Statehouse

Many went to the Statehouse to pay their respects to the only two police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty at Thursday night's Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial.

WU Mass Media Department Holds Annual Banquet

The Washburn University Mass Media department held their annual banquet Thursday evening.

Topeka Community Participates In National Day Of Prayer

Central Park Christian Church hosted one of more than 35,000 gatherings Thursday to pray for our country.

Easter Seals Capper Foundation Hosts Austism Community Forum

Family members, medical professionals, teachers, and childcare providers were encouraged to attend to discuss current autism treatments and expectations.

Man Pinned Between Two Cars While Loading Food Into Car

A woman's foot slipped off her brake as she was waiting in line behind the Buick Fox was loading up with food.

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