12+ min ago  (365+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas House Democrats on Tuesday discussed separate bills to legalize recreational and medical marijuana use, citing a recent Kansas Speaks survey showing 70% of Kansans support medical legalization and 60% support recreational use. Supporters say the legislation would generate…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago  (189+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - New developments could be coming to Manhattan, while the area continues building on recent additions. Jason Smith, CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, visited Eye on NE Kansas to highlight what's in store. Smith said…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago  (65+ words) Topeka Spirit Fair celebrates wellness, good vibes'WIBW Topeka Spirit Fair celebrates wellness, good vibes Kansas House Democrats push marijuana legalization bills amid divided opinion Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan and City Manager Robert Perez held their monthly news conference on Tuesday…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (104+ words) ESKRIDGE, Kan. (WIBW) - An Eskridge City Councilmember was arrested in connection with alleged drug possession in Eskridge, Kan. According to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office, Brett Kemble was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 22, in the 100 block of Alpha St. in Eskridge,…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (175+ words) EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emporia's Hopkins Manufacturing has shut down, leaving over 100 employees without work. According to KVOE, First Brands, Hopkins' parent company, sent Emporia leadership a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice stating it has closed the plant at 428 Peyton on…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (160+ words) ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - A group of talented writers at Rossville High School were recognized for their excellence in a state-wide competition. Rossville senior James Wuensch won first place in the Kansas Masonic Foundation's Essay Contest, earning him $4,000 he plans to…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (478+ words) Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky joined Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Anna Paulina Luna of Florida and Nancy Mace of South Carolina in demanding that Gonzales step down immediately. Gonzales is in a tough race in Texas" Republican primary on…...

8+ hour, 10+ min ago  (93+ words) Riley Co. police report larceny after 76-year-old man is scammed'WIBW MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley County Police Department reported an incident of larceny on Monday after a 76-year-old man was scammed. According to the department, the report was filed around…...

12+ hour, 3+ min ago  (42+ words) Topeka mayor-city manager hold monthly news conference Tuesday'WIBW Topeka mayor-city manager hold monthly news conference Tuesday Salute Our Heroes: Topeka pilot takes the story to Jesus to the sky Propeller malfunction leads to emergency landing of plane in Lyon County...

16+ hour, 20+ min ago  (148+ words) OAKLEY, Kan. (WIBW) - A truck driver was injured after the semitrailer he was driving collided with another rig early Tuesday on Interstate 70 ih western Kansas, officials said. The crash was reported at 1:14 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 70 in Thomas County, about eight…...