Isaac French
Multimedia Journalist
Topeka, Kan.
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Isaac French is a multimedia journalist for WIBW-TV.
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A family traveling across the state became stranded in Topeka with only the clothes on their back.
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The Topeka City Council decided the fate of the vacant White Lakes Mall building Tuesday night.
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A social media challenge that promotes vandalism in schools and parks has made its way to Kansas.
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The Topeka Memorial Park Cemetery brought people together for an afternoon filled with music.
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Garden Glow is back at Old-Prairie Town for its second year.
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A Topeka firefighter’s goal is to encourage young women to consider a life-saving field that is more than ninety percent male.
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Two decades later, a Topeka educator is teaching the tragedy she lived through, as history to a new generation.
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The Kansas Division is reminding you to prepare for the unexpected for National and Kansas Preparedness Month.
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Several students in the Auburn-Washburn school district reached out to 13 NEWS, upset over what they call the district’s ‘sudden’ enforcement of a school dress code.
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Repair and recovery efforts are still underway from multiple organizations. One of the organizations, American Red Cross, says thousands of volunteers are currently on the ground helping residents.
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This weekend there were plenty of activities on tap at Happy Basset Brewing Company.
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Governor Laura Kelly announced the creation of the Safer Classrooms Workgroup at Wesley Children’s Hospital in Wichita Wednesday.
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Several Afghan refugees could be looking to settle in the Manhattan area. A newly formed team of community leaders aims to be ready to assist their relocation.
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Governor Kelly signed a proclamation recognizing September as Kansas preparedness month.
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Just after 1:30 Sunday afternoon, the Topeka Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 333 SE 36th St.
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A Topeka vet’s mobile clinic van has been found one day after it was stolen in front of a pet crematorium
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A local vet’s mobile clinic was stolen with a pet still inside.
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Forge is an organization focused on bringing young professionals together.
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Doughboys Pizzeria celebrated its first year in business by filling their back patio space with tons of activities for kids.
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LeadingAge Kansas President and CEO says she fears for the future of nursing homes if the mandate becomes a reality.
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As hospitals are feeling the effects of the recent spike, health officials are urging those who haven’t yet to get vaccinated.
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The Auburn Washburn school district came to a decision Sunday to require masks for all students and staff.
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Now, in all indoor facilities, wearing a mask is no longer an option. The board has made an exception if a student has a doctor’s note saying they have health concerns wearing a mask all day.
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Five years ago, an ordinary night of yard work turned into a moment David Praisewater would never forget.
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The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is trying to lock down plans for a new building.
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The City of Topeka wants to clean up run-down property and council members heard an update from the public health and safety committee on plans to make it happen.
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Kansas hospitals are not experiencing a shortage in PPE or ventilators, but are instead seeing a shortage in staff.
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The Topeka Civic Theatre’s latest show came to an end this weekend.
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Hundreds of cars and car enthusiast cruised into the capitol city on Saturday.
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On Tuesday, the Topeka city council heard how the city can put federal ‘American Rescue Plan’ dollars to use locally.
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Masks will not be required for students in 7th grade and above, but are still recommended.
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Two men have been taken into custody after fleeing a traffic stop.
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Every year on the first weekend of August, communities around the country come together to take part in the national event.
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Jessica Cox has been traveling the country as a motivational speaker for fifteen years, speaking with others who have disabilities.
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Current councilman and deputy mayor Mike Padilla will face educator Leo Cangiani in the general election to become Topeka's next mayor.
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The first Tuesday in August is the official start of The National Night Out campaign and Jackson County first responders took part in their own event in Holton.
The Auburn Washburn school board members held their final session before the school year starts next week.
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At a news conference Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly called the high rate of coronavirus a self-inflicted problem because more than half of Kansans are refusing to get vaccinated.
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Earlier this year the City of Topeka reached out to Treanor HL to determine a preliminary cost estimate for a new public safety center.
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On his 95th birthday, Jaroslaw Piekałkiewicz received the Cross of the Brave from the Polish government. The honor was for his bravery during World War II.
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The game of golf can be seen as a professional sport or a stress relieving hobby, but for some the season just isn’t long enough.
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Topeka Public Schools held an in-person enrollment day Wednesday at all of their schools.
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A Topeka family is mourning the loss of a loved one after losing him to the coronavirus just a few days ago.
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Pam McMillan says the closest facility that could repair her son’s wheelchair was more than an hour away. She says that made her realize that something needs to change in the capital city.
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It’s been almost two weeks since Sandra Loyd first found an urn containing the ashes of Shirley Warren in her backyard.
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Sandra Loyd found an unusual artifact on her property, she’s not sure how it got there but she’s determined to return it to the rightful family.
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USD 345 unanimously approved a re-open plan that’s in-line with recommendations from the CDC and county health officials.
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Viken Detection is dedicated to helping security and law enforcement officers by providing them technology that limits the time it takes to inspect vehicles for illegal material.
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The Topeka City Council voted unanimously to approve a new planning committee for the NOTO Arts District.
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Residents of a Topeka apartment complex say a group of people abusing fireworks left their homes and property damaged and covered in trash.