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40 hours of violence and fear as gunman stalks Minnesota politicians

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Violence and fear swept through towns in an arc around Minneapolis for more than 40 hours over the weekend as a man seemingly intent on sowing political devastation killed one Minnesota state lawmaker and left another bleeding from nine bullet wounds.

Minnesota shooting suspect had dozens of potential targets, prosecutors say

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The man charged with killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another in what prosecutors have described as a meticulously planned attack, had dozens of apparent targets, including officials in at least three other states.

Dark money ads target Kansas mayor after town pushed back against private prison

A PAC targeted Leavenworth’s mayor on social media in May for her “liberal agenda,” accusing her of holding back progress.

Vote for the 2025 Capital-Journal's high school boys Athlete of the Year

It was another busy year of high school sports in Shawnee County. Records were broken and titles were hoisted. Vote now for the boys athlete of the year.

Tuesday forecast: Severe storms through tonight

Have a Plan B, at least for the morning hours of Wednesday. Uncertainty exists on how much rain will linger into the day. There may also be flooding from Tuesday night storms so be prepared to alter your travel if you wake up to flash flood warnings in your area.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall possible Tuesday night

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in two different general times Tuesday.

The idyllic Southern gem paying people THOUSANDS to move there

The Kentucky city of Paducah is offering an incentive package worth thousands of dollars, luring professionals to call the

Shawnee County rollover leads to potentially serious injuries for Osage City man

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a rollover crash in Topeka led to serious injuries for an Osage City man Sunday afternoon.

Topeka Kicks Off Weeklong Juneteenth Celebration With Parade and Car Show

Topeka Family and Friends Juneteenth Celebration kicked off with a parade and car show. Here's the schedule for the nine-day celebration.

Lawrence protests continue for 17th week, organizers talk grassroots effort

Robin Gingerich's favorite part about the weekly Sunday protests she and her husband started 17 weeks ago is the Lawrence community "taking ownership."

Junction City Juneteenth Celebration Features Diverse Mix of Music

Juneteenth in Junction City, KS 2025 included diverse music from Broken Vessel, Big Mike Pugh, Jordan Cortez and Keith Staten, plus music and great food.

“No Kings” in Salina

Over 400 people in Salina joined thousands of Kansans across the state who rallied as part of a nationwide “No Kings” backlash to President Donald Trump, hoisting signs, joining in pro-democracy chants and speaking out against immigration raids.

Sunday forecast: Another hot today, dry

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The good news is today will be dry with all the rain in southeast KS in the morning. It will be hot today and tomorrow with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the upper 80s-low 90s for most spots. The attention then turns to storms that may be strong to severe between Monday night through Tuesday night.

‘Our nation is in distress’: Thousands protest Trump in ‘No Kings’ rally at Kansas Statehouse

Thousands of Kansans rallied Saturday at the Statehouse in Topeka as part of a nationwide backlash to President Donald Trump, hoisting signs, joining in pro-democracy chants and speaking out against immigration raids.

No Kings protesters in Lawrence decry authoritarianism, call for democracy

Hundreds of No Kings protesters gathered in Watson Park Saturday to join a nationwide wave of demonstrations to “reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like,” according to organizers.

Kansas Democrat exploring run against U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, accuses him of ‘flattering’ Trump

Fifth-generation Kansan Christy Davis announced Saturday she is exploring a run against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, who she said is spending his time flattering the "tyrant in the White House" instead of standing up for Kansans.

Thousands gather at Kansas Statehouse for ‘No Kings’ protest

The peaceful protest in Topeka was one of hundreds of demonstrations against President Donald Trump ahead of a military parade in Washington, D.C.

UFC on ESPN 69: Cody Garbrandt vs. Raoni Barcelos odds, picks and predictions

In a 3-round bantamweight bout on the main card, Cody Garbrandt and Raoni Barcelos meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 69 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Dateline: Deadly Obsession - 5 harrowing details about Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness' murders, revisited

NBC Dateline's recent episode, titled Deadly Obsession, was a harrowing case that spanned more than two decades.

Saturday forecast: Storms at times this weekend

Monitoring a low chance for storms during the daytime hours this weekend: Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning with the majority of the rain Saturday night. You don’t need to cancel outdoor plans at this time, just stay weather aware and be checking the interactive radar on the WIBW Weather app.

See which Topeka-area baseball players earned KABC 2025 All-State honors

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams this week. See which players earned the biggest honor of the season.

You can celebrate Father's Day in Topeka with these special deals

Father's Day is Sunday, and maybe you're still trying to find the perfect way to celebrate. But no worries, we've got you covered. You can enjoy local deals being given to fathers, father-figures, grandpas, uncles and more on Sunday with these deals below.

When will Whataburger open its doors in Topeka? What we know

The Whataburger located at 3251 SW Topeka Blvd. will open at 11 a.m. June 16, the company said in a news release. The restaurant is KMO Burger’s 28th Whataburger. The franchisee has more than 1,000 employees in the region.

Kansas Republican exploits fear of imaginary ‘axis of ballot harvesting’ to gain political advantage

As Kansas Rep. Pat Proctor launched his campaign to oversee state elections, he honed in on a signature phrase that would serve his interest of dismissing critics — and reporting by Kansas Reflector — while appealing to far-right voters.

Kansas State basketball still to face Kansas twice in reduced Big 12 conference schedule

Kansas State basketball will have home-and-home matchups with Kansas, TCU and West Virginia in the new Big 12's 18-game conference schedule.

How Topeka's Plug and Play program helps startup companies in their next steps

Plug and Play Topeka, along with GO Topeka, helped startup companies that participated in the most recent cohort of the program.

Friday forecast: Near seasonal highs

Highs in the mid-upper 80s. Winds light and variable. Tonight: Mostly Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Calm wind. Tomorrow: Increasing Clouds. Isolated showers/storms anytime after 2pm. Highs in the mid 80s to low 90s.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

Kansas troopers on standby for protests, ahead of nationwide anti-Trump demonstrations

State troopers are on standby in Kansas as demonstrations against federal immigration raids crop up around the country following an increased military presence in response to protests in Los Angeles.

From suing Biden to working with Trump, Kobach and Republican AGs have new role

Speaking next to the border wall, Kris Kobach said Republican attorneys general have a different role on immigration under President Donald Trump.

Mr. Teriyaki food truck now open. Here's where you can find it in Topeka

Mr. Teriyaki began operating as a food truck May 16 in Topeka. Find it in the parking lot of Mexicali Mexican Restaurant, 2107 SE California Ave.

Kansas House Democrats kick off statewide tour in Topeka on Thursday

The 11-stop tour will include an appearance by every House Democrat, and is going to eight locations where Democrats don't hold a House seat.

Topeka farmer indicted for allegedly defrauding federal government

A Department of Justice spokesperson stated that Porubsky is accused of intentionally defrauding the Farm Service Agency, which is related to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It was stated that Porubsky allegedly converted his own use agricultural products that were mortgaged to the USDA.

Collision reported early Wednesday at southwest Topeka drive-in

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A collision was reported early Wednesday at a drive-in restaurant in southwest Topeka. The collision was reported around 7;25 a.m. Wednesday at the Sonic Drive-In at 3820 S.W. 29th St. The location was just east of S.W. 29th Street and Gage Boulevard.