Victim out $200 following new scam circulating Shawnee County
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office (SNSO) is actively fielding calls regarding a new phone scam.
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Topeka police chief defends officer in use-of-force incident, addresses controversial training material
Topeka’s police chief addressed a use-of-force incident Thursday after a cell phone video of the encounter spread on social media, saying the clip did not capture the full context and that he stands by the...
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Catch up with today’s latest headlines by tuning in to “A.M. Extra.”
Thursday forecast: Heat continues, isolated shower/storm
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The heat continues with heat indices 98-103 today and more in the 100-106° range Friday into Saturday. Storm chances continue to be monitored on an isolated basis through Saturday with...
Topeka man, 28, killed in head-on crash on US-24 near Silver Lake
SILVER LAKE, Kan. (WIBW) - One person was killed and another person suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash late Wednesday afternoon on US-24 highway in northwestern Shawnee County, officials said.
Start the new month by joining Jared and Reina on ‘A.M. Extra’
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - It’s a new month, and what better way to start it than by tuning in to “A.M. Extra.”
Motorcyclist injured in Tuesday night crash in central Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka police responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle Tuesday night in the central part of the city.
Gas prices continue to drop as Fourth of July is just days away
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The temperature may be going up, but gas prices continue to go down as the Fourth of July is just three days away.
Wednesday forecast: Hot with an isolated shower
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story continues to be the heat with most areas in the low-mid 90s through Sunday and heat indices in the upper 90s to as hot as 108°. Low chances for showers/storms can...
Crash reported early Monday afternoon in west Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews were on the scene of a crash early Monday afternoon at a busy west Topeka intersection.
Join Jared and Reina for Tuesday’s edition of ‘A.M. Extra’
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Join your hosts Jared Broyles and Reina Flores for Tuesday’s edition of “A.M. Extra.”
124 new Kansas state laws set to take effect July 1
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - New laws are set to take effect in Kansas on July 1, 2026. You can find the full list of laws below.
Topeka mayor says no layoffs planned as city approaches October budget deadline
Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan said Monday the city does not plan to lay off employees as it works toward an October budget deadline, though he acknowledged that all departments — including public safety —...
Topeka man, 21, held on $500,000 bond on child sex crime counts
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was being held on a $500,000 bond Tuesday in the Shawnee County Jail following his arrest in connection with child sex crimes, authorities said.
Tuesday forecast: The heat continues
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The heat continues with highs mainly in the low-mid 90s the next 3 days with a higher probability of a few spots reaching the upper 90s Friday into Saturday. Rain chances the next coupl...
Topeka mayor reminds residents to abide by city fireworks laws
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan and City Manager Robert Perez touched on a number of issues facing the Capital City at Monday morning’s monthly news conference at City Hall, ranging from...
Hall of Famer Warren Seitz honored during memorable Kansas Shrine Bowl, Team East wins
Former Topeka West and Nemaha Central coach Warren Seitz was honored as part of the 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame class during a night of festivities in Emporia.
Topeka firework sellers report strong opening sales ahead of July 4th, 250th celebrations
Firework sellers in the Topeka area are reporting strong opening sales ahead of the Fourth of July, with vendors saying the 250th anniversary of the United States is fueling higher demand than previous years.
States seek to lower drug prices by targeting benefit managers
TOPEKA, Kan. — As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers.
States seek to regulate companies’ drug prices
TOPEKA, Kan. -- As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers.
Sunday forecast: Dangerous heat begins today
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - If you thought yesterday was hot, today will be much hotter. For comparison the heat index in Topeka was 94°, today will be at least 10° hotter for the feels like temperatures. If the...
Barton County firefighters receive over $174,000 from Kansas Department of Insurance
TOPEKA – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that the Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kans...
Ford County firefighters receive over $195,000 fromKansas Department of Insurance
Topeka, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursu...
Kanopolis Drive-In receives $65,000 grant to preserve historic outdoor theatre
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on Monday that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded a $65,000 grant to the historic Kanopolis Drive-In Theatre to supp...