Alyssa Willetts
Multimedia Journalist
Topeka, Kan.
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I am a recent college graduate from Oklahoma Wesleyan University where I got my degree in Film. I moved to Topeka from Oklahoma City and took the Morning Producer/MMJ position at WIBW News 13.
I played soccer all through college and am a sports fanatic. Growing up I always knew I wanted to be on camera, and later on I discovered my love for storytelling.
I love meeting new people and helping them communicate and share their stories with the world. I am a huge dog lover, enjoy exploring new places, and slightly obsessed with Christmas.
I am excited to start my career in Northeast Kansas, and I look forward to meeting and interacting with our viewers.
A pet tracker from Topeka and pet trapper from Lawrence have found and reunited a missing dog with its owners.
Volunteers, survivors and community members got up and got active to fight against breast cancer!
A group gathered at the Statehouse on Saturday to raise awareness about domestic violence.
A 32-year-old man was shot and killed by law enforcement after he fired at a KHP trooper and led them on a chase through Montgomery County.
A new restaurant concept is launching soon in Topeka!
A Seaman High School graduate wants USD 345 to consider renaming the district. He’s concerned about newspaper articles connecting the high school’s founder, Fred Seaman, to the Ku Klux Klan.
An Auburn woman was recently scammed out of $4,000. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) said it’s a scam they have seen a spike in following Amazon’s Prime Day.
Topeka’s new animal health accelerator program is aiming to bring innovative startups from around the world to Kansas.
Topeka is ranked in the realtor.com top ten ‘Hottest Zip Codes of 2020.'
A Topeka man was arrested early Saturday morning after being pulled over while driving a stolen vehicle.
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office said a teen was taken into custody early Saturday morning following an incident at the Petro Deli, north of Topeka.
Trick or Treaters hit the Topeka Zoo Saturday to score some candy for the first weekend of ‘Boo at the Zoo.’
The candidates for the 2nd Congressional District race face off in a debate on Friday.
A Topeka group is working to break down barriers between community members of different races.
The Shawnee County Election Office is tallying up the number of registered voters after Tuesday’s deadline to sign up.
Wednesday morning, volunteers at Trinity Presbyterian Church distributed about 200 cases of food to nearly 150 families.
Brewster Place retirement home in Topeka gave residents a chance to hear from their local candidates ahead of the election.
Supporters of Libertarian presidential candidate, Jo Jorgensen, were in Topeka Saturday to show voters they have more than just two choices for president.
Gear Up provides those students with college access and support through campus visits, ACT preparation, college applications and more.
A new art exhibit inside the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is capturing a moment in time.
A Topeka family lost their home and everything in it to a weekend house fire, including their beloved dog.
Like states all across the country, Kansas is seeing an increase in reports of unemployment claim fraud.
The Kansas City Chiefs will play the New England Patriots Monday night, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
On September 21st the VA began free drive thru flu vaccines during the week, but now they are making it accessible for veterans on weekends too.
In the past, having high-speed internet was looked at as a luxury, not a necessity, but the COVID-19 pandemic has proved access to quality and affordable broadband is more important than ever.
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The Jackson Co. Sheriff Office announced Jason M. Thomas, 37, was taken into custody Monday in connection with a homicide in Topeka.
Church members from across the area gathered in Overbrook on Saturday for a prayer march.
Organizers of Topeka Haunted Woods said the spirit of Halloween does not have to disappear just because the world is in a pandemic. Instead, they have worked with local health officials to safely bring guests into their spooky experience.
A Topeka woman made a stunning discovery as she was cleaning out her garage over Labor Day weekend. Tucked away were pieces of history, that led her to a local World War II veteran.
Rolling Hills Health & Rehab, a long-term care facility in Topeka, has made the Kansas Department of Health and Environments list of exposure sites with more than 20 active COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks.
The chaplain for Shawnee Heights Fire District has made it his mission to be there for his firefighters. Recently, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, but even in his own battle remains focused on serving others.
The LULAC Senior Center held their 3rd annual fishing derby Saturday out at the Governor’s ponds.
A partnership between Topeka Public Schools and the Topeka Rescue Mission is getting students and families living at the Mission off to a great start this school year.
A man is running across the country to raise money for, and awareness of, childhood cancer.
On this 19th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, local organizations are making sure the sacrifices made that day are never forgotten.
With Chief Bill Cochran retiring soon, the city of Topeka is beginning the search for a new leader of the police department.
Some students at the University of Kansas plan to strike on Labor Day to demand the university close campus as the school’s positive COVID-19 cases top more than 500.
Riley County Fire said no civilians were injured, but two firefighters were checked out for precautionary reasons. They said their injuries were non life threatening.
20 teams from seven different states are in Topeka this weekend for a men’s national softball tournament.
Topeka Presbyterian Manor said Saturday one employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
A local antique and collectibles store is rising from the ashes after a fire last year damaged most of its old building.
The Seaman School Board has voted unanimously to fire a coach at Seaman High School accused of producing child pornography.
Coronavirus restrictions on social events will make for a different Greek Life experience at colleges this fall. It’s also impacting the way those organizations recruit new members.
Chief Bill Cochran said there are many layers to a use of force investigation and their policy ensures an extensive review is carried out on all complaints.
The State Legislative Post Audit Committee will go forward with an investigation into the firings of two top Kansas Highway Patrol troopers.
The second suspect in the Salina officer shooting has been taken into custody on the Kansas Turnpike by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
The Topeka Police Department said one man is in the hospital following a Saturday night stabbing.
A man serving life in prison for the 1995 murder of a two-year-old Topeka boy is up for parole for the fourth time.
The Topeka Zoo highlighted Japanese culture at Thursday’s unveiling of Kay’s Garden.
USD 437 staff and Indian Hills Elementary parents will now have a safe place to send their kids on remote learning days thanks to a partnership with Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church.