Kansas Museum holds first Halloween event with history scavenger hunt in TopekaIndoor activities were available for Topekans on Saturday, Oct. 31, as rain fell on Halloween. Oct 31 26October 31, 2026Article at wibw.com
Rain does not stop Halloween celebrations for car show trunk-and-treatEvent organizers said they were glad to see turnout from the community despite a few rain showers early on. Oct 31 26October 31, 2026Article at wibw.com
Investigation underway after shooting leaves 1 injured in TopekaThe Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating a shooting that injured one person on Friday, Oct. 30. Oct 31 26October 31, 2026Article at wibw.com
‘Ready for it to be over’: Election fatigue hitting Kansans ahead of midtermKansans say the volume of political ads on their screens during this midterm election season has left them feeling election fatigue. Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at wibw.com
‘Wish we could have got to it’: 17 victims in crime spree that left three stabbed in TopekaRon Hubbard said he was hanging with a friend Wednesday, Oct. 28, when they noticed something unusual. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at wibw.com
Topeka Mayor defends Perez separation payment, addresses ‘Anonymous Keyboard Morons’ remarkMayor Spencer Duncan says city will outline next steps in city manager search in November. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at wibw.com
U.S. Interior Secretary signs rangeland order to help ranchers facing shrinking herdsU.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the country has seen its lowest cow herd production in generations. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at wibw.com
Special Olympics Kansas athletes compete in unified basketball tournamentSpecial Olympics Kansas and its athletes are breaking barriers to show that the love of sports has no limitations. Oct 24 26October 24, 2026Article at wibw.com
Investigation underway after morning shooting leaves 1 dead in TopekaThe Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating a shooting that left one person dead Saturday morning. Oct 24 26October 24, 2026Article at wibw.com
TPD: Slow down for school buses every day, not just during safety awareness weekThe consequences aren’t cheap. Drivers could face a $300 fine for just one offense. Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at wibw.com
Toot Sweet sees busy October despite rise in candy pricesAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost for candy increased nearly 8% in September. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at wibw.com
Topeka police, fire departments share Halloween safety tipsWith Halloween one week away, local law enforcement is sharing safety tips to keep in mind. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at wibw.com
‘Keyboard morons’: Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan addresses rumors following City Manager’s exitTopeka Mayor Spencer Duncan cleared up rumors Wednesday, Oct. 21, about the resignation of City Manager Robert Perez. Oct 21 26October 21, 2026Article at wibw.com
Marshall, Hamilton campaign in Topeka ahead of November electionU.S. Senate candidates Roger Marshall (R) and Adam Hamilton (D) campaigned in Topeka Friday. Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at wibw.com
Topeka street crews practice plowing ahead of winterLess than 70 days from winter, the City of Topeka is planning ahead with its snow removal plans. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at wibw.com
‘That crossed the line’: Kansas among states suing Open AI, alleging deception against teensKansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is joining other states in a lawsuit against OpenAI, saying the company’s technology poses dangers to children. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at wibw.com
Kansas voter registration deadline nears as Senate race tightensLess than three weeks from the November election--the clock is ticking for Kansans to opt in to vote. Oct 13 26October 13, 2026Article at wibw.com
Shivley Farms fall festivities continue despite heat’s impact on pumpkinsShivley Farms said record-breaking heat in September caused lower crop yields than usual. Oct 10 26October 10, 2026Article at wibw.com
Efforts underway to preserve historic Black cemetery in TopekaThe Ritchie Cemetery Friends Group hopes new preservation efforts can bring closure for Topekans who may not know they have loved ones there. Oct 07 26October 07, 2026Article at wibw.com
Domestic violence advocates urge awareness after deadly officer-involved shootingDomestic Violence Awareness Month is observed in October, but the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) says it should be brought to attention everyday. Oct 06 26October 06, 2026Article at wibw.com