Updated: Mar. 5, 2021 at 10:10 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The newest health order is a promising sign for small businesses that have been struggling during the pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Topeka City Council members wanted to hear answers from Evergy at Tuesday’s meeting about last month’s rolling blackouts.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 10:27 PM CST
|By Isaac French
In response to finding racist remarks on an open forum in its multicultural student center, Kansas State University hosted a Diversity And Multicultural Student Affairs Community Dialogue.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 10:12 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The national weather service is encouraging Kansans to review their severe weather safety plans.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 10:32 PM CST
|By Isaac French
A Topeka organization is setting the stage for a new spin on their production.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Isaac French
A decision was made Tuesday night on a Carbondale quarry from the Osage County planning and Zoning Commission.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Topeka High graduate’s love of music inspired him to come back years later and teach a new generation about his passion.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2021 at 8:50 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Three people are now in custody after reports of gunshots in the southwest area of Topeka.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2021 at 8:20 PM CST
|By Isaac French
A Kansas woman, Re’Nae Pherigo is planning to stand outside of the Kansas Department of Labor on Monday without food or water until every Kansan has received their benefits.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 10:34 PM CST
|By Isaac French
People were invited to take the community survey on public safety and law enforcement from August to September of last year, more than 1,100 Topekans participated.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 10:10 PM CST
|By Isaac French
As the U.S Census Bureau is currently verifying the results for the 2020 census, Topeka City Council heard an update regarding the census committee’s work.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2021 at 10:32 PM CST
|By Isaac French
AAA Kansas says their emergency roadside calls have doubled this week with 75-80% of those being related to dead batteries or cold weather related engine failure.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2021 at 9:28 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Cold temperatures aren’t just a threat to people but can also cause some complications in your furry friends.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2021 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Isaac French
As most people spent the day in doors, multiple area fire departments decided to take advantage of the arctic weather for training.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Isaac French
WIBW brought a sickle cell blood drive to The New Mount Zion Church to provide an opportunity to assist those patients.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 9:24 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The council voted 9-1 to turn over management of the Topeka Zoo to the non-profit, Friends of the Topeka Zoo.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Isaac French
A bill allowing families to create education savings accounts for at-risk students raises debate over using your tax dollars for private education.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Governor Kelly is pleased with the state’s labor departments security updates but says she knows many people are still having problems with the web site.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Isaac French
A week before the Topeka city council votes on moving management of the Topeka Zoo to Friends Of The Topeka Zoo, they heard a final breakdown of what the it will bring.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 10:20 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Auburn-Washburn School District leaders are giving students more time if they’re struggling with new learning environments.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2021 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Blessing boxes have been around Topeka for a while now but one local couple is hoping to breathe new life into the charity.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2021 at 5:31 PM CST
|By Danielle Martin and Isaac French
Martino is being charged with two charges including sexual exploitation of a child, promoting performance of a child under the age of 18 *and promoting obscenity to minors.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2021 at 3:47 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Tennessee Town Neighborhood Improvement Association is helping their community by giving the gift of preparation.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 10:35 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Two photographers with a Kansas connection discussed sustainability and how the state of Kansas has influenced their art.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 10:09 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Police And Community Committee formed late last year as incidents nationwide raised questions about Topeka Police Department practices.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2021 at 11:04 PM CST
|By Isaac French
On Sunday night after the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills to win their second AFC championship in a row, fans flocked to Academy Sports to get their hands on the latest gear that proved it.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2021 at 4:42 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Topeka St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee announced on Sunday that the 2021 parade originally planned for March 13th has been postponed.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2021 at 10:26 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Community Church is re-launching with the same values but a different approach.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 6:59 PM CST
|By Sarah Motter and Isaac French
The Kansas House of Representatives has passed the Value Them Both amendment to limit access to abortion.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Bells tolled in Topeka Tuesday as a part of a nation-wide memorial, honoring the more than 400,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 8:24 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Council voted 9-0 to elect Councilman Mike Padila.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 10:20 PM CST
|By Isaac French
A World War II practice bomb was found in an Onaga pasture and turned over to Fort Riley. Now it will spend its days in the Onaga historical museum.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 10:20 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up on Monday. Many marches and events had to be cancelled because of COVID, but one Topeka organization is keeping the dream alive.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 10:32 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Topeka City Council voted 8-1 to allow city employees who work at the zoo to transfer to Friends of the Topeka Zoo once a final managing agreement has been decided.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 9:26 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The USD 345 Board voted to stick by their original ready to reopen plan that was first drafted in December, elementary students will remain in person, and seventh through twelfth graders will soon come back to school using a hybrid learning model.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2021 at 10:26 PM CST
|By Isaac French
On Monday, Kansas lawmakers will face a packed agenda and a few new challenges when they meet for the first legislative session during a pandemic.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 10:21 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The state’s 2021 legislative session kicks off at the statehouse on Monday and it’s going to look a little different this year because of the pandemic
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 10:14 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Family members are mourning the loss of army drill sergeant Jessica Mitchell. She was killed in San Antonio on New Years Day and she’s the sister of Justice Mitchell, who was killed in Topeka back in 2017.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 7:09 AM CST
|By Phil Anderson, Sarah Motter, Jared Broyles and Isaac French
Topeka Fire crews are responding to a fire at the White Lakes mall.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 10:34 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Chad Lady, Rachel Frehe, and Julia Galgano went above and beyond when they received a call about a kitten that was trapped in a drain.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 8:33 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Topeka Street Department has developed their plan of action for the incoming winter weather.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2020 at 10:53 PM CST
|By Isaac French
Volunteer organization “Project Forward” re-brands as “Top Teer” ahead of Topeka talent show
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 6:28 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The combination of holiday cooking and cold temperatures could mean a nightmare for your pipes.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Isaac French
On Monday, At USD 450′s school board meeting, the board voted to send students back using a hybrid learning model on January 4th.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 10:21 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Auburn Washburn board members all voted to start sending students back to class on January 5th.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 10:37 PM CST
|By Isaac French
With a majority of their events canceled this year, the Washburn University’s Alumni Association decided to do something to bring people together in a safe way.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 10:19 PM CST
|By Isaac French
On Tuesday, the Topeka City Council approved councilman Mike Lesser’s proposal to extend parking hours in the downtown district.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 9:53 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Topeka City Council agreed to hand over management of the Topeka Zoo to the non profit Friends Of the Topeka Zoo, pending a formal agreement.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 7:05 PM CST
|By Isaac French
The Topeka City Council unanimously approved to establish the district containing the Ramada hotel and convention center as a community improvement district
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Isaac French
USD 345 held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss eliminating racism and social injustice in the district.