Callie Holthaus

Topeka

Multimedia Journalist at WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

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Increased oil production, friendly state laws could buffer effects of fluctuating gas prices

4 days ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The influence of attacks exchanged between the U.S., Israel and Iran is reaching beyond the political sphere as oil and gas markets are showing some reaction to the growing conflict. At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz is roughly 21 miles across, bordering Oman to the south and Iran to the north. “And through that narrow passage right by their country, over 20 percent of the world’s oil flows every day,” says Brian Posler, executive director of True Fuel.
Sen. Jerry Moran talks Iran in sit-down with 13 NEWS

5 days ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) called Iran “the world’s greatest exporter of terror” in an interview with 13 NEWS Sunday night. “Everything that we know about Iran says that they now have the capability to turn nuclear material into a nuclear weapon; the question is whether they were going to do it,” he said. As a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Moran says he often receives classified briefings.
Hiawatha homeowners escape structure fire with minor injuries

5 days ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two people sustained minor injuries but were otherwise unscathed after they escaped from their burning home Sunday afternoon. Patrick Sheldon, Hiawatha fire chief, says crews responded to the 600 block of Hiawatha St. for reports of a structure fire. They found the west side of a home and most of the first floor engulfed in flames. Two people, the homeowners, were inside at the time. Both escaped and were treated for minor cuts and smoke inhalation. They have since been released.
Extended fireworks season begins Friday in Kansas

1 week ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Friday marked the first day Kansans could buy fireworks under the new state law. Previously, Kansans couldn’t buy fireworks until June 27. New state law allows for sales starting today, June 20. At Jake’s Fireworks in Topeka, people were already stocking up.
Kansas man in occupied West Bank updates situation on the ground

1 week ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas man doing government contract work in the occupied West Bank described the situation there as “delicate” after an exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel overnight. “I’m in a targeted area in this conflict. I’m somewhat removed from any particular target,” says Randy Listrom, who contracts with the government through a private employer. Listrom has been in the Israeli-occupied West Bank for six months.
Explosion sound near rally prompts Ottawa Police to investigate

1 week ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An explosion-like sound near Haley Park in Ottawa could have been caused by fireworks, officials said Saturday evening. The Ottawa Police Department says units were monitoring a rally as it concluded in Haley Park around 4:00 p.m. Authorities report hearing a “loud explosion” roughly a half-block north of 2nd Street. Multiple nearby officers responded, securing the scene and confirming no one was injured.
Let’s Help sees increased demand following move to Macvicar Ave.

2 weeks ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Efforts to form a wrap-around resource center for unsheltered and underserved people in Topeka are taking shape. As its former home on South Kansas Avenue is torn down, Let’s Help is settling into its new location two and a half miles away on Southwest Macvicar Avenue. “It truly is a new lease on life,” says Pat Yancey, executive director of Let’s Help.
PARS celebrates 60 years of service

2 weeks ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - We often hear about new substances bringing Americans into the grips of addiction and eluding efforts to curb devastating effects. One organization has remained committed to fighting back amid the changing landscape. PARS celebrated 60 years of service and thousands of lives touched Thursday afternoon by opening its doors and highlighting its work in substance use prevention and intervention for Topeka’s youth. Vital community training was the highlight of the night.
Blood drive collects crucial donations, raises awareness of gun violence

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Communities around the U.S. and across Kansas are acknowledging a weekend-long campaign to raise awareness of gun violence and curb its impacts. In Topeka, those efforts are taking the form of a blood drive. Shannon Little leads the Moms Demand Action group in Topeka, working to reduce the impacts of gun violence. “We just want to try and encourage a culture of safety and understanding that more guns don’t always make us safer,” Little says.
Prairie Band Potawatomi woman crowned Miss Indian World 2025

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Callie Holthaus

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas woman earned a prestigious title at the 2025 Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, earlier this year. “Growing up, I always looked up to any kind of royalty, especially Miss Indian World,” says Dania Wahwasuck, Miss Indian World 2025. Wahwasuck was among 23 women vying for the title of Miss Indian World at this year’s Gathering of Nations. It’s the largest powwow in North America, bringing together tribes for a dazzling celebration of native culture.