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College

Big 12 Mexico

Big 12 launches Big 12 Mexico, KU to play in Mexico City

Updated: 30 minutes ago
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By Katie Maher
The Jayhawks are leading the conference's first international extension.

Local

Thursday marked the anniversary of a massive tornado that left a trail of death and destruction...

County park officials mark 1966 tornado anniversary at Skyline Park

Updated: 31 minutes ago
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By Victoria Cassell
Thursday marked the anniversary of a massive tornado that left a trail of death and destruction in Topeka.

Health

Shelley Carley, Stormont Vail clinical nutrition manager

Topeka hospital serves up focus on improved nutrition

Updated: 55 minutes ago
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By Melissa Brunner
A Topeka hospital worker recently earned national honors for efforts to ensure patients are eating the right things.

College

K-State's Emma Robbins breaks program hammer throw record at NCAA Championships.

K-State’s Robbins breaks hammer throw record

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Katie Maher
The junior earned First Team All-American honors for her fourth place finish at the Championships in Austin, TX.

Local

The Hotel Topeka was appraised at $3 million and purchased for $7.6 million.

Hotel Topeka purchase prompts scrutiny of city’s priorities

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Callie Holthaus
The Hotel Topeka was appraised at $3 million and sold for $7.6 million.

News

A couple of Topeka businesses held ribbon cuttings Thursday.

Topeka businesses celebrate with ribbon cuttings

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Bryan Grabauskas
A couple of Topeka businesses held ribbon cuttings Thursday.

News

The commission’s main concern was the staffing shortage of corrections to upkeep facilities.

RCPD Director Brian Peete meets with Riley County Commission regarding jail situation

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Joseph Robben
Riley County Police Director Brian Peete spoke at today’s Riley County Commission meeting.

College

Emporia State holds introductory press conference for new baseball head coach Brad Hill.

Emporia State introduces Brad Hill as new head baseball coach

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Katie Maher
The university held Coach Hill's introductory press conference on Thursday.

Eye on NE Kansas

Darlene Lillo shares information about a Speed Golf tournament to benefit a Vietnam Veterans...

Speed Golf hopes to raise quick cash for Vietnam Monument at Gage Park

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Melissa Brunner
A Speed Golf Tournament gets underway 11 a.m. June 17 at Top City Golf, 350 NE Hwy. 24.

News

Heartland Park unhappy with City of Topeka’s purchase of Hotel Topeka

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Lane Gillespie
The owners and attorney of the park is calling the purchase "unfair" and a "double standard" due to their experiences.
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News

Maximum Performance celebrates 20 years providing exercise

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Joseph Robben
Maximum Performance in Manhattan is celebrating 20 years in the business.

Eye on NE Kansas

Organ concert reflects inspiration of First Presbyterian’s Tiffany windows

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Melissa Brunner
The 25th anniversary Windows of Comfort concert is 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11 at First Presbyterian Church, 817 SW Harrison, Topeka.

Crime

Four arrested for meth and firearms following narcotics search warrant

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Four Topeka residents were arrested for drugs and firearms following a narcotics search warrant on Thursday, June 8.

News

New law provides added protections for Kansas healthcare workers

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Shawn Loging and KWCH Staff
Healthcare workers in Kansas soon will have further protections against violence they face in their jobs.

News

KHP pups gifted protective vests

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Bryan Grabauskas
Friends of the K-9 Midwest Vest, with some help from AT&T, were able to outfit three of the Kansas Highway Patrol’s K-9′s with Kevlar vests.

College

First two KU football games moved to Fridays

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Katie Maher
The Jayhawks will now kick off the season on Friday, September 1st.

Local

Pomona Lake in Osage County under active blue-green algae warning

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Pomona Lake in Osage County is under an active warning for blue-green algae while Milford Lake Zone A in Geary County is under an active watch for blue-green algae.

Eye on NE Kansas

Grief movement offers outlet for emotions

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Melissa Brunner
Licensed social worker and grief counselor Phelicia Glass visited Eye on NE Kansas to share insights into the grieving process.

Local

Kansas Supreme Court reappoints Court Services Officer Specialist

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Kansas Supreme Court reappointed Spence Koehn to the Kansas Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision.

State

Gov. Kelly ceremonially signs bill stating battery against healthcare providers is misdemeanor

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Battery against healthcare providers is now a Class A misdemeanor as Kansas Governor Laura Kelly was joined by legislators and healthcare advocates to celebrate the passage of the legislation.

College

K-State’s Robbins named Big 12 Coach of the Year

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Katie Maher
He is the first K-State men's golf coach to earn the honor.

Local

KU researchers show how COVID-19 lockdowns affected mental health

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
University of Kansas researchers show how lockdowns during COVID-19 affected the mental health of people living in four U.S. geographic regions and affiliated with two major political parties.

Local

Local funeral director earns certification to better help families through grief

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A local funeral director and area pastor has earned a certification that is meant to better help families move through the stages of grief after the loss of a loved one.

Local

Shawnee Co. Parks and Rec. plan to add Aquatic Center to Oakland Area

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Reina Flores
If the new facility is approved, the current Oakland pool will be removed and the aquatic center will be in the same park closer to Sardou Avenue.

Health

Stormont Vail recertified as Level II trauma center by KDHE

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Stormont Vail’s Level II trauma center continues to show dedication to patient care and health.

State

Pilot project allows South-Central Kan. communities to creatively problem solve

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A new pilot project will allow communities in South-Central Kansas to collaborate on projects to creatively work through identified issues.

Crime

Wichita legislator dubbed new Tribal director for American Heart Association

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A former legislator from Wichita has now been dubbed as the Tribal Community Impact Director for the American Heart Association.

Local

KU chemist unveils tool that detects 99% accuracy scientific text using AI

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
A University of Kansas chemist unveils technology that detects 99% accuracy of scientific text generated by ChatGPT, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) text generator.

Local

KU professor contributes to study reviewing AI’s potential in special education

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
A University of Kansas professor contributed to a study reviewing AI’s potential in special education, calling for patience and consideration of its potential uses before the technology is banned.

State

Kansans urged to complete Community Development survey soon

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansans have been urged to complete a survey regarding Community Development Block Grant funds by the June 15 deadline.

Local

K-State’s technology institute gains scanning system to support 3D mapping

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Kansas State University acquired a scanning system that will help the university’s Technology Development Institute support 3D mapping.

State

Report finds nation seeing some of highest unemployment levels since COVID

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A recent report has found that with the latest unemployment data, the nation is seeing some of the highest levels of unemployment since the COVID-19 pandemic.

News

Police investigate report of vehicle being hit by gunfire in southeast Topeka

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Phil Anderson
Police on Thursday were investigating an incident in which a vehicle was reported to have been struck by multiple gunshots overnight in the 2700 block of S.E. Massachusetts Avenue in the Highland Park neighborhood of southeast Topeka.

Local

BBB offers contract tips for new and seasoned homeowners to avoid scams

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering contract tips in honor of National Homeownership Month.

Crime

One arrested following narcotics search warrant in Central Topeka

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One person was seen under arrest following a narcotics search warrant that was served in Central Topeka.

Sports

Travis Kelce to get shot at redemption, will throw first pitch at Royals game

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Olivia Eisenhauer
Kelce threw out the first pitch at the Cleveland Guardians home opener in his hometown earlier this season that was just a bit outside of the strike zone.

Local

Junction City Fire Department engineer announces retirement

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
A Junction City Fire Department engineer announced his retirement from the department.

Crime

$5.5K in damage done after vandals strike Manhattan apartment complex

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Around $5,500 in damage was done to a Manhattan apartment complex after mid-afternoon acts of vandalism.

Crime

Driver arrested, passenger notified to appear after Manhattan police chase

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The driver of a vehicle in Manhattan was arrested while her passenger was notified to appear after drugs were found in the car following a police chase.

Politics

Kansas AG joins coalition to challenge California electric vehicle mandate

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Attorney General Kris Kobach has joined 19 other states to challenge a new mandate in California that requires heavy trucks to be electric.

Local

New partnership created to help Fort Riley families stock their shelves

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A new partnership will help military families on Fort Riley continue to stock their shelves and fridges over the summer.

State

Early Childhood Transition Task Force sets out on state tour

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Communities across Kansas will have a chance to air their qualms and discuss the success of the state’s early childhood care.

Local

Lawrence Police K-9 retires with nearly a decade of service under his belt

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Lawrence Police Department K-9 Cheeseburger is set to retire with nearly a decade of service to the community under his belt.

Local

57th anniversary of deadly F5 tornado dawns on Topeka

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
As the 57th anniversary of the deadly F5 tornado that ripped through the city dawns on Topeka, a special event has been planned.

Local

Junction City educator awarded prestigious leadership Fellowship

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
An educator at a Junction City elementary school has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship to help hone her leadership skills.

Local

Early-morning fire at East Topeka residence ruled intentionally set

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Phil Anderson
Crews responded to a report of an intentionally set house fire early Thursday in East Topeka.

State

Wrong-way driver causes head-on collision on Kansas highway, serious injuries

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver from Florida along a South-Central Kansas highway left one Kansan with serious injuries.

State

Great Horned Owl family reunited in Western Kan. after chick falls out of nest

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Great Horned Owl family has been reunited in Western Kansas after a chick fell out of its nest thanks to the teamwork of three agencies.

State

Tractor-truck collision in Southwestern Kansas blamed on cloud of dust

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A cloud of dust has been blamed for a tractor-truck crash near Liberal that left one man with serious injuries.

News

Fire Training held in Manhattan to give hands on action

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Joseph Robben
Fire training was conducted Wednesday at the former Crestview Church in Manhattan.
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