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Higher Ed Spending Key Issue In Kansas Budget Talks

Proposed cuts in spending on higher education is a key issue for Kansas legislators as the House and Senate attempt to reconcile their differences on the state budget.

Army Team Verifying Fort Riley Cemetery

An Army team is inspecting the cemetery at Fort Riley to verify that all service members buried there are properly identified and commemorated.

Kansas Lawmakers' Talks On Taxes At Standstill

Negotiations are at a standstill between the Kansas House and Senate over the state's sales tax rate and proposals to cut individual income taxes.

Heavy Wind, Hail & Rain Blow Through Topeka

Heavy wind and rain pounded the Capital City around 6:30 Sunday night.

Tornado Briefly Touches Down In Lyon Co.

A tornado has touched down in rural Lyon County, causing structural damage to homes.

Gunshots In Lawrence Send Two Topekans To The Hospital

Early morning gunshots in two separate Lawrence locations has sent two Topeka men to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

KU Basketball Players And Thousands Of Jayhawks Graduate

More than 4,000 University of Kansas graduates celebrated the most significant and joyous ceremony of the academic year Sunday.

No Injuries Reported Following Wichita Tornado

Authorities say a tornado has touched down in Wichita, Kan., but emergency officials say there are no injuries or fatalities.

Tornado Photos From Wichita

Social media reports from a tornado reported in the Wichita, Kansas area.

Longest-Tenured Member Of WIBW Family Loses Battle With Cancer

Sunday morning, the longest-tenured member of our WIBW-TV family lost his battle with cancer.

Minor Injuries Reported Following Bike Vs. Car Accident

Minor injuries were reported after a bicyclist and a vehicle collided at 901 SW Fillmore Sunday around noon.

Two Bridges To Be Named After Two Vietnam Veterans

Two bridges in Marshall County will be named after two local veterans who gave their lives in the Vietnam War.

Kansas State Faculty Discuss Pay Grievances

Faculty members at Kansas State University say they are tired of being paid less than their peers at other institutions

Couple Rescued From Overturned Camper At Milford State Park

Officials in Geary County are assessing the damage after Saturday night's storms as residents are cleaning up the debris left behind.

Damage Reported In Multiple Counties Following Saturday Storms

Multiple counties reported damage to buildings, power lines and trees after severe spring storms moved through Northeast Kansas Saturday.

Two Year Old Child In Serious Condition After Falling Into Milford Lake

Geary County police responded to a possible capsized boat on Milford Lake.

$600 Million Jackpot Numbers Revealed

The winning numbers for the largest multistate Powerball jackpot are: 22, 10,13,14, 52 and the Powerball number is 11.

First Lady Urges African American Youth To Challenge Themselves

Speaking at the historically black Bowie State University commencement Friday, first lady Michelle Obama called out African American youth for not challenging themselves to excel in school while instead fantasizing about being a "baller or a rapper."

Short Range Missiles Launched By North Korea

North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast Saturday, South Korea's semi-official news agency Yonhap cited the South Korean Defense Ministry as saying.

Recovering Rylee Efforts Continue As Storm Team Takes The Field

Teammates of Rylee Robinson may have played on in this weekends tournament but certainly had "Cherries," close to their heart.

Volunteers Clean Up Topeka Cemetery

Volunteers are keeping America beautiful by cleaning up a few areas around town.

Fire Station Opens At SE 2nd And Tecumseh Road

There's an new fire station in Topeka.

Topeka Zoo Hosts World Endangered Species Day

There are many endangered species and the Topeka Zoo is helping people stay informed about these animals.

Wheelchair Athletes Compete In Softball Tournament

Robert Baker has loved the game of softball since he was young.

Education Provision Muddies Kan. Budget Talks

Kansas education advocates say they were surprised by a provision added to the 2014 state budget banning the spending of any money to implement the national Common Core standards for math and reading.

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