WIBW - Seasonal - Headlines

First Friday Hosting 5 NOTO Ribbon Cuttings

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:43:38 GMT

Jenny Torrence-Harris has purchased buildings, and opening Gravity Gallery and Shops Friday, which will include retail spaces and a gallery. Britta McKee of Tobias Designs is the first artist to locate in the building.

Researcher Warns, Wildfires Are On the Rise

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:28:01 GMT

Fire-plagued Western states should brace for more in the future, so says the study from the University of California at Berkeley. Weather is a big factor, though a combination of factors can also be cited.

Westar Urges Continuing Vigilance of Copper Thefts

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:40:57 GMT

The power corporation reminds us all, copper thefts cause power outages and endanger Westar customers and employees.

Read Kansas Read Launches PSAs Starring Famed Kansas Coaches

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:45:38 GMT

"Read Kansas Read," from the Board of Education and the State Library of Kansas, released a series of new television and radio public service announcements that will air starting this week.

Emporia State Hosts Biology Camp for Teens

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:01:08 GMT

From birds and mammals, to leaves and plants.. Kansas kids will learn more about biology in a fun 5-day camp at Emporia State next week.

Red Cross Tips on Having a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Fri, 25 May 2012 01:24:28 GMT

Whether you're on the road, or staying at home or by the pool, the Red Cross says you should always be safety conscious over the Memorial Day holiday!

Businesses Offer Free New Year's Rides

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:53:06 GMT

Officials say alcohol-related crashes are up in Kansas, and New Year's Eve poses an even greater risk on the roads, that's why many businesses are offering free rides to help partiers get home safely.

A Holiday to Remember at the Topeka Rescue Mission

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:34:20 GMT

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)- This Christmas day those that may be going through difficult times had a special place to go for their holiday meal.

East Coast Blizzard Strands NE Kansans

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:50:40 GMT

Record snowfall spanning much of the Northeast might make it tricky for Kansans going to the Pinstripe Bowl. It's made travel nearly impossible for people getting home from their holidays, too. (VIDEO INCLUDED)

Holiday Season Brings Increased Travel

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:52:50 GMT

The holiday season means more people on the highways and in the sky. AAA officials project 38 percent of our region's population will be traveling this season. (VIDEO INCLUDED)