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Salute Our Heroes - Topeka teacher receives $5,000 grant for Declaration of Independence project
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (361+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka teacher has been awarded a $5,000 grant to develop an educational project focused on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Fulbright, a social studies teacher at Hope Street Academy, received the…...
West Ridge Mall gearing up for “Walk-A-Thon”
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (330+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - West Ridge Mall is providing Topekans with an active event indoors this weekend. "Topeka loves to come together and support great causes," West Ridge Mall General Manager Casey Richardson said. "So when we can partner with non-profits…...
Don’t let the winter weather catch you unprepared
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (82+ words) Don't let the winter weather catch you unprepared'wibw.com Don't let the winter weather catch you unprepared Salute Our Heroes - Topeka teacher receives $5,000 grant for Declaration of Independence project West Ridge Mall is providing Topekans with an active event indoors…...
Emporia completes winter storm response following extreme cold, weather weekend
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (211+ words) EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Emporia completed its prolonged winter storm response after 75 tons of salt and nearly 200 hours of overtime work. The City of Emporia has provided an update of its weekend hazardous snow and extreme cold response…...
Hospitals report cases of cold-related injuries due to weekend winter storm
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (92+ words) Hospitals report cases of cold-related injuries due to weekend winter storm'wibw.com TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Hospitals from across the U.S. and in the Sunflower State are reporting cases of cold-related injuries following the winter storm this past weekend. Authorities have reported…...
Shawnee Co. Parks and Recreation seeks public input for new 10-year master plan
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (293+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is developing its next master plan for the next 10 years, and they want your input. Parks and Rec. developed its master plan in 2014 to facilitate projects that invest, renovate, and bring residents…...
AAA shares weekend call numbers, trends, best practices to prep for next cold snap
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (325+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You weren't just feeling the cold on your skin or in your house this weekend; your car may have also felt that cold. Shawn Steward, AAA Kansas public affairs manager, shared that AAA received over 650 calls across…...
Topeka man identified in fatal accident on SW 21st St. Thursday
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (84+ words) Topeka man identified in fatal accident on SW 21st St. Thursday'wibw.com Topeka man identified in fatal accident on SW 21st St. Thursday Salute Our Heroes - Topeka teacher receives $5,000 grant for Declaration of Independence project West Ridge Mall is providing Topekans with…...
Topeka library hosting read-in to celebrate Black History Month
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (189+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - People of all ages are invited to the Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library to celebrate Black authors, and the stories they're sharing with readers of all ages. Marie Carter with the Topeka Chapter of The Links,…...
Shawnee Co. DA talks crime-fighting grant, citizens’ academy
6+ hour, 52+ min ago (205+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee Co. District Attorney Mike Kagay said a grant to improve real-time crime tools will benefit their ability to build a case against suspects. Kagay visited Eye on NE Kansas to update the work of his office....