Tori Whalen

The Soldier Township Fire Department hosted an open house Friday, June 24, to get to know the community more.

Music was in the air at the Topeka Public Library.

Kansans can take a trip back in time with Jurassic Quest that opened in Topeka Friday, June 24.

An artistic display of a colorful BMW was the main attraction at the Aristocrat Motors’ latest celebration.

Topeka Police officers responded just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday to the area of SW Munson and SW Washburn. He said two men were found in the street with gunshot wounds

The national non-profit Petco Love delivered a big check equaling $75,000 to Topeka’s Helping Hands Humane Society.

A new Topeka business is bringing new life to your old sports equipment.

To address issues women face in this day in age, the Kansas Women’s Economic Development Task Force is starting a listening tour to hear about issues women believe should be resolved.

A new catholic section has been added at the Topeka Cemetery.

The Topeka Police Department has 8 new officers joining the force following a graduation ceremony Wednesday, June 22.

The Greater Topeka Partnership highlighted the goals and answered any questions about “Momentum 2027″ launching soon at a roundtable meeting Tuesday, June 21.

The National Memorial to Fallen Educators has been re-dedicated in Emporia and added two teachers who were killed in Uvalde, Texas.

Visit Topeka’s “Topeka Music Week,” starting July 8 and will run through July 16, will feature a benefit concert for Ukrainian refugees. A vocalist from Ukraine, Mariia Ratman, is scheduled to sing at the concert many songs in both English and Ukrainian.

It’s summer and some kids are already enjoying their time off at the “Back to Nature” Day camp put on by the Shawnee Co. Parks and Rec.

A dinosaur was spotted at the Boys and Girls Club and Stormont Vail’s pediatric wing, as a dinosaur trainer visited with kids.

Shawnee Co. Commissioners approved two new construction projects on Monday, June 13 for upcoming solar farms and additional units for an assisted living village.

Students and staff at Seaman Middle School express great pride to be named the 2022 Association for Middle-Level Education (AMLE) School of Distinction.

The Topeka Rotary Club honored two former members who passed away recently, including WIBW’s former general manager, Jim Ogle.

The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office youth camp returned this year to teach kids all about law enforcement, the K-9 units, and the officers as well.

Kansas Attorney General and Republican candidate for Governor Derek Schmidt has released a public safety plan meant to improve school security and, hopefully, reduce armed violence.

The Topeka Public Schools Foundation hosted its 29th annual golf tournament Wednesday, June 8, in honor of a former administrator.

Kansas Appeals Court Judge Anthony Powell plans to retire on June 30.

TFI, also known as The Family Initiative, hosted a ceremony on Tuesday, June 7, for family reunification month.

A new five-day program wants to teach people with disabilities how to ride a two-wheel bike by themselves, and instructors did just that on Tuesday, June 7.

State Senator Dennis Pyle will run for Kansas Governor as an independent and has officially named his running mate, but the pair needs petition signatures in order to appear on the ballot.

For the second year in a row, Kansas has won the Gold Shovel Award, from Area Development magazine, to recognize Kansas’ excellence in economic development.

While it is summer break for kids, a group of students from USD 501 decided to not take a break from music.

To kick off the Mulvane Art Fair, which begins Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at the Washburn University Campus, an artist displayed a live, artistic wrapping of the all electric BMW i4 at Evergy Plaza.

To combat the fight against hunger in our area, Harvester’s Food Distribution, hosted monthly at the Kansas Neurological Institute, returned with 32,000 pounds of food.

Local law enforcement laced up their tennis shoes for the 41st annual torch run to benefit the Kansas Special Olympic summer games scheduled in Maize, Kansas.

One Topeka road will be closed through the end of the month for a mill and overlay project.

A new restaurant opened in Overbrook, Kansas, one month ago and it was all made possible with help from others.

A quarter-mile stretch of Shawnee Heights road will be closed starting Wednesday, May 31.

As families and friends gather nationwide to commemorate the fallen soldiers on May 30, Memorial Day, the American Legion Post 400 in Topeka held its memorial ceremony for Topekans to gather and remember.

Two people were arrested Sunday evening, May 29, after deputies say they found find methamphetamine in a vehicle.

The Salvation Army intends to give many children nutritious meals during summer break for weeks.

The Flint Hills Discovery Center unveiled the new Prairie Playscape on Friday, May 27.

The American Red Cross wants to make sure you are safe for the holidays.

Shawnee county commissioners approved the use of approximately $50,147.00 of contingency funds to repair damages made to the Election Office.

The 17th annual Aaron-Douglas Art Fair has announced its 2022 featured artist.

Starting Saturday, May 28, the Shawnee Co. Parks and Rec. Aquatic centers and pools will open along with the Lake Shawnee Adventure Cove. There will even be a weekend discount for patrons of the Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center.

Heartland Sertoma celebrated 30 years of service Tuesday, May 24, by introducing the Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library to a new hearing device.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has arrested a man for murder following an investigation.

Some national champions visited the statehouse on Monday, May 23, for a special proclamation made by Governor Laura Kelly.

The city of Meriden has a new spot for residents to stay active.

At Stormont Vail Health, people are honoring EMS week by teaching others life-saving skills.

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, who is a member of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce two bill dedicated to helping treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Tuesday, May 17, marks the 68th anniversary of the U.S. supreme court decision finding segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

The Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library hosted a check presentation Tuesday, May 17, because the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has received a donation worth thousands of dollars.

The City of Topeka announced on Tuesday, May 17, that a job posting has been created online to recruit the next City Manager.