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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.

Freedom’s Frontier will ‘cease to exist’ if Congress rescinds funding for National Heritage Areas

Freedom's Frontier, a coalition of more than 200 historically significant sites on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri border, will cease to exist if Congress approves proposed legislation to defund National Heritage Areas,

What to know about the shootings of 2 Minnesota lawmakers and the arrest of Vance Boelter

Vance Boelter is accused of posing as a police officer and fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in their home early Saturday in the northern Minneapolis suburbs. Authorities say he also shot Sen. John Hoffman, a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette, at their home in a nearby neighborhood.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New 250-Unit Community to Address Affordable Housing Needs in Topeka

WNC & Associates (WNC), a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry

The “Donfather” is headed to the Midwest after the FPHL Expansion Draft

Defenseman Don Olivieri is headed to Topeka after being selected in the draft by the Scarecrows. Rookie Forward Christopher Mott was also taken by Topeka in this year's expansion draft.

Trump appoints former Kansas legislator to USDA post

President Donald Trump appointed former Kansas Republican Rep. Patrick Penn, who resigned from his House seat earlier this month, as the deputy undersecretary for the department’s food, nutrition and consumer services.

Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang lands big-time guard transfer from Memphis

Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang makes another splash with a late transfer portal addition, nabbing the AAC player of the year from Memphis.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 KSHSAA boys state golf championship

The boys golf state tournament begins with first day action on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know for the final tournament of the year.

Aaron Hartman places second at Class 4A Regional Golf; Tied after 18 holes, finishes 2nd in two-hole playoff

Abilene senior Aaron Hartman had his best high school golf outing of his career Monday at the Class 4A Regional on Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. Hartman finished the Class 4A Championship 18-hole day tying for first place with Zach Chance of Buhler High School with a two-over 72 to lead the pack.

Black Bears Olivieri and Mott selected by Topeka in FPHL Expansion Draft

The Topeka Scarecrows will be one of the newest teams to enter the FPHL next Fall, and during their expansion draft the team would select two players off the Binghamton

Motorcycle club member pleads guilty for involvement in armed assault

A Pagan's Motorcycle Club member pleaded guilty Tuesday before a U.S. district judge for his part in an armed assault and attempted armed assault against rival motorcycle clubs. Jeremiah Z. Hahn, who also goes by Pass Out,

Kansas basketball legend Jacque Vaughn hired as assistant coach for Jayhawks

Kansas basketball has a program great back on its sideline. Coach Bill Self has announced Jacque Vaughn is joining the team as an assistant coach.

MHS softball falls to Topeka High in regional semifinal

The Manhattan High softball ended its season with a 9-3 loss to Topeka High, Wednesday afternoon. Topeka High (18-9) got the scoring started with two runs in the first inning. The Trojans first three batters all got on base,

Kansas review board reverses controversial decision to grant parole to KHP murderer

The Kansas Prisoner Review Board responded to a backlash of criticism by rescinding a decision to authorize parole for a Winfield Correctional Facility inmate sentenced to life in prison in the shooting death of a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper.

Wellington’s girls 400-yard relay team qualifies for Class 5-1A state swim championships

The 400-yard freestyle relay team — consisting of Georgia Shinliver, Abby Ybarra, Sophie Cornejo, and Ellie McComb — has qualified for the Class 5- 1A Girls Swimming and Diving State Championships at Cap Fed Natatorium in Topeka-Hummer- Sports Park on May 22-24. The girls’ relay team is expected to swim on Friday at 4 p.m.

Kansas abortion rights advocacy group sues state officials over law banning foreign contributions

A Kansas reproductive rights advocacy group, backed by a Washington, D.C. law firm, is suing state officials over a new law banning financial contributions from “foreign nationals” to support or oppose constitutional amendments.

Guest column: Not since Gov. George C. Wallace has America had a leader such as President Donald J. Trump

For those who are not familiar with or do not remember when George C. Wallace was the Governor of the State of Alabama, let us revisit his January 14, 1963 inaugural address. A phrase that stood

Far from cutting affordable housing in Kansas, we could use more resources for those in need

I have a dear friend who I have helped with different issues over the years. She is a disabled senior with limited eyesight, and she also has no car. I

Manhattan woman involved in I-70 crash dies

Judith Robb, 75, was a passenger in a pickup that struck an SUV on Tuesday, May 13 in the eastbound lanes of I-70, near Keene Eskridge Road. She died Friday at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka from her injuries.

Severe Storms Expected Today in Emporia Area

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe storm alert for Monday, with Emporia and surrounding areas facing significant risk of dangerous weather conditions this afternoon and evening.

Schedule, results, live updates from Topeka-area high school softball regional tournament

Softball postseason is here and regional tournament play is about to begin. Here is the schedule, results and updates for the Topeka-area this week.

The carnival of American politics is dizzying. Yet here we stand.

I have at times warned of uncharted terrain and at others admitted fear, but now I must convey an existential cultural exhaustion.

NCAA Championship tracker: Kansas women’s golf competes for national title in California

Kansas women’s golf is back in the NCAA Championship for the first time since 2014. Follow along for updates from the Jayhawks’ quest for a title.

Emporia State University general counsel to step down in wake of anti-tenure lobbying

The Emporia State University general counsel who championed a bill introduced in the Kansas Legislature to abolish property rights inherent in university tenure agreed to leave the state payroll to become a legal consultant to the university.

Stuff the Bus to celebrate 10 years of giving back to students in the community

Stuff the Bus will celebrate a decade of service with the Boys and Girls Club of Topeka was to kick off May 17 at the downtown Evergy Plaza.

OBITUARY: Cynthia Acre Ziegler, 1931-2025

Cynthia was born and raised in WaKeeney, Kansas, and attended WaKeeney Grade School, just half a block from her home. She graduated from Trego Community High School on May 25, 1949. During her school years, she was an enthusiastic participant in the Honor Society, Band, Glee Club, Latin Club, Junior Play, and Forensics.