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News

Washburn University reminds students there is still time to enroll

Updated: 39 minutes ago
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By Sarah Motter
Washburn University has reminded students that they still have time to enroll in classes for the upcoming semester.

News

Fort Riley’s own Apache makes grand entrance to Indiana speedboat race

Updated: 51 minutes ago
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By Sarah Motter
One of Fort Riley’s very own Apache helicopters made a grand entrance to open the Great Lakes Grand Prix speedboat race in Indiana.

News

State Treasurer, financial leaders discuss importance of saving for future

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas Treasurer Lynn Rogers spoke with students and financial leaders at Johnson Co. Community College about the importance of saving for the future and how to do that.

News

Congressman LaTurner to work counter at Tonganoxie gas station

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Sarah Motter
U.S. Representative Jake LaTurner will be trained and work as an associate behind the counter at a gas station in Tonganoxie on Tuesday.

Local

KU warns of heavy traffic ahead of move-in day

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Sarah Motter
The University of Kansas has warned Lawrence residents to be aware that KU students return to campus for move-in on Thursday, Aug. 18.

Health

VAEK to enroll veterans in VA Healthcare at Mayetta event

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare System will host an event to find rural veterans with health conditions that qualify them or the families they left behind for compensation.

News

KGS offers chance to win $100 gift card on 811 Day

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas Gas Service has offered a chance to win a $100 gift card on 811 Day.

News

KU unveils new program to help K-12 leaders as school begins

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Just in time for the start of the school year, the University of Kansas has unveiled a new program to help leaders in K-12 school districts.

Local

Vehicles equipped to photo roads take to streets, survey conditions

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Vehicles equipped to photo city roads have taken to the streets to survey conditions around Topeka.

Crime

More details surface after man with rifle attempted to enter N Topeka Walmart

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
13 NEWS has received the official complaint filed against Dahlkestiere D. Eichelberger, 45, for his July 22 arrest outside a Topeka Walmart with a semi-automatic rifle.
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News

Early morning house fire causes estimated $20K damage

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Tori Whalen
A central Topeka house fire causes an estimated $20,000 damage, according to the Topeka Fire Department.

Crime

RCPD searching for man who stole $900 in clothing from Target

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Riley County Police are searching for a man who stole about $900 worth of clothes from the Manhattan Target on Wednesday.

News

Lead detective continues to testify Thursday afternoon in 5 of Dana Chandler retrial in Topeka

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Phil Anderson
The lead Topeka Police Department detective in the Dana Chandler double-murder case from 2002 was back on the witness stand when the retrial entered Day 5 on Thursday morning in Shawnee Co. District Court in Topeka.

Crime

Shawnee Co. officials search for suspects in early-morning ATM theft, chase

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Shawnee County officials are on the hunt for those who may have been involved in an early-morning attempted theft of an ATM from a bank in Auburn and a police chase.

Crime

Manhattan woman loses thousands after lending couple 3 phones

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Manhattan woman has lost about $2,300 after she lent three separate phones to a couple she knew.

News

Worlds of Fun unveils new rollercoaster just in time for 50th anniversary

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Worlds of Fun has invited guests to join in on its 50th-anniversary celebration in 2023 with life-long memories and cherished traditions, as well as embark on a new and exciting journey taking guests on adventures for years to come.

News

K-State works to address teacher shortage, educates those without degree

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas State University is addressing the teacher shortage and is attempting to educate those who do not yet hold a degree in the field.

Local

KHP identifies Wamego family who lost father in 3-car collision on Highway 24

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the Wamego family who lost their father when they were all involved in a 3-car collision with a semi-truck on Wednesday.

News

Kansans continue to enjoy low gas prices as nation dips below $4 average

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansans are continuing to enjoy some of the lowest gas prices in the nation as the U.S. sees prices fall below $4 for the first time in months.

Local

Nebraska woman rushed to hospital after car hits tree

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Nebraska woman was rushed to a Brown Co. hospital on Wednesday after her car hit a tree on the side of Highway 73.

Sports

Topeka Jayhawk Club holds annual summer football picnic

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Vince Lovergine
Head Coach Lance Leipold joined in on the festivities.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Dehvon

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Lori Hutchinson
If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 877-457-5430 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Sports

K-State’s offense enters new era in 2022 season

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Katie Maher
The Wildcats bring in a new offensive coordinator and quarterback, but return the same star running back.

Health

COVID picture improves in Kansas

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Melissa Brunner
Last week, 55 Kansas counties were ranked at a high community. This week, it’s down to 41.

News

USD 501 board quiet on reason for special meeting

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Melissa Brunner and Reina Flores
The Topeka Public Schools board of education met in executive session for nearly two hours Wednesday evening.

News

1 killed in wreck near Wamego

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Melissa Brunner
A multiple vehicle wreck happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday on Hwy. 24, just east of Wamego near Airport Rd.

News

KCK family wrongfully detained by police

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Greg Payne
A KCK family is terrified after police surrounded their home, mistaking them as suspects in a homicide investigation.

Sports

Washburn men’s basketball releases 2022 non-conference schedule

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alex Carter
The Ichabods will open their season with an exhibition game in Manhattan November 1st against Kansas State.

Crime

Narcotics search warrant leads to arrest of 25-year-old Topeka man

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Alex Carter
Brandon Dali, 25, of Topeka, was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the following charges:

News

KS Board of Ed hears proposal to change private schools classifications based on state titles

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Alyssa Willetts
The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) did a survey and found private schools win a disproportionate amount of state titles compared to public schools.

News

501 students are back in school hopeful for less COVID stress

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Tori Whalen
Students with USD 501, Topeka Public Schools, returned to class Wednesday, August 10, with few COVID protocols in place.

News

TPD surround apartment complex Wednesday afternoon

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Bryan Grabauskas
Several units are posted around the Monteray apartments at 10th and Garfield.

News

Topeka’s Petco closes to address rodent problem

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alex Carter
On Wednesday, however, Petco has temporarily closed its doors.

Crime

Criminal charges filed in South Topeka murder case

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alex Carter
The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Andre Christopher James Quinton Jr., 39, and Cassie Kay Holden, 31, both of Topeka.

News

Driver prepares to make NHRA history at Heartland Motorsports

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Thomas Schmidt
Travis Shumake to become NHRA's first openly gay drag racer

Crime

KBI task force arrests Edgerton man for solicitation of minor

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alex Carter
Officials also said Hamer was arrested on a Texas warrant for suspected solicitation of prostitution of a person younger than 18-years-old.

News

Topeka Mayor encourages community members to apply for board, commission openings

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alex Carter
The City of Topeka has several openings for community members to serve on various boards and commissions.

National

President Biden signs PACT Act into law

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By David Ade
Law makes it easier for veterans to get medical care after exposure to toxic fumes

Crime

Narcotics search warrant lands two Osage County suspects in jail

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Alex Carter
The Osage City Police Department and the Osage County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant Tuesday afternoon which led to the arrest of two people.

State

Fort Hays State University setting up barriers to stave off bird attacks

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Classes at Fort Hays State University begin Aug. 22, and students and staff are being warned about potential bird attacks on campus.

News

East Topeka accident leaves occupant pinned inside vehicle

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Alex Carter
Upon arrival, officers noticed one of the occupants of the truck was pinned in their vehicle and had be to extricated by the Topeka Fire Department.

News

2 rushed to hospital when car found under semi-trailer in Manahttan

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:24 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Two people were rushed to the hospital when a crash sent one car underneath a semi-trailer in a busy Manhattan intersection on Wednesday afternoon.

News

Gov. tours new state-of-the art child care facility in Lindsborg

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:15 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Governor Laura Kelly toured the latest and greatest in child care options for Little Sweden as part of her economic prosperity tour.

Crime

RCPD searches for woman with warrants for false crime reports, traffic violations

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:52 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Riley County Police are searching for a woman with two active warrants regarding interference with law enforcement, false crime reports, resisting arrest and traffic violations.

Local

Sewer repair to close part of SW Kiowa St.

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:40 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
DLC Plumbing will close a section of SW Kiowa St. to repair a sewer.

Health

Ellis County Health Department investigates possible monkeypox exposures

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:30 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Ellis County Health Department investigated two possible monkeypox exposures. Health Director Kim Reel released details on the investigation during Monday’s county commission meeting.

News

Abilene Mother, aspiring RN to compete for crown in Ms. Wheelchair America

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:27 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A mother and aspiring registered nurse from Abilene will head to Grand Rapids, Mich., to compete for the national crown after her win as Ms. Wheelchair Kansas.

Local

Sinkhole causes closure of NW 6th St. near Heritage Christian School

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A sinkhole has caused the closure of NW 6th St. at the Taylor intersection.

Local

Construction to resume on SW 21st with pedestrian ramp installation

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Work will resume on SW 21st St. to install new pedestrian ramps.

Local

Douglas Co. pantry to open new facility after COVID-19 leads to summer boom

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 12:37 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
As the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a summer boom for Just Food, Douglas County’s food pantry has taken steps to expand its facility.
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