Over four decades in broadcasting, Kelly Lenz has become the voice - and face - farmers trust for the latest information and perspectives on the agriculture industry.
Our memories of 13 News this anniversary week include Ralph HIpp, who's held the anchor chair on 13 News at 10 since 1990. Here are some of the historic political road trips he's enjoyed the most.
The day WIBW-TV marked 35 years on the air was spent covering a tornado that skipped across part of southwest Topeka. Students and staff at Topeka West High School took cover as their building was hit.
13 NEWS is proud to have a quartet of photojournalists who've been capturing the stories of Northeast Kansas - and beyond - for more than 20 years each.
The Royals announcer cut his teeth and earned his stripes during his four years of doing everything connected to radio and television while here at WIBW.
Many people who've gone on to long and distinguished careers in broadcasting got their start right at WIBW-TV, including current WDAF Fox 4 anchor, John Holt.
As we mark our 65th anniversary -- ralph hipp recently caught up with one of his predecessors at the anchor desk -- john holt.
Just one month away from 13's anniversary on November 15th, we take a few minutes to get some special memories from reporter, anchor and former News Director Jim Hollis.
An iconic symbol of Topeka's rich railroad history is the Great Overland Station. But it took quite a journey to secure its future - by preserving its past.
No two days are the same working in TV news - and in WIBW-TV's 65-year history, perhaps no one knows that quite like Sally Baltes. She anchored the evening news, served as news director, and showed her light-hearted side co-hosting "Take Five!"
13 NEWS has a long history of leading the way in covering our state and local political scene. Former WIBW-TV political reporter Mike Matson says the journalism experience left many lessons learned.
This week's 13 AT 65 shows how 13 News reputation helps land talented reporters and anchors in Kansas City and other larger markets after their time with us.
In Kansas, Manhattan bore the brunt of historic flooding in the summer of 1993 that has some 30,000 square miles of the Midwest under water, causing some $15 billion in damage.
Lawrence played host to the Doles, Jimmy Carter, George McGovern, Condoleeza Rice, and the Senator's 1996 running mate, Jack Kemp at this grand opening party hosted by Tom Brokaw. Ralph Hipp has our look back.
This year marks 22 years that fireworks have soared into the skies over Lake Shawnee, and the 21st year for the Spirit of Kansas Festival to shine alongside them.
Our new weekly feature celebrating our 65th anniversary has a 1987 news story as the starting line for a trip back in time as we talk with a spectator fan, and get thoughts from one of the street's well-known racers.
As WIBW-TV turns 65 in November, we are looking back at the people and places that are part of our history. Recently, we caught up with former sports anchor Greg Sharpe.
Our look back in time every Monday on Live at Five begins with a fond local amusement park you may remember.. the earlier version of Boyles' Joyland in Topeka.
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