Claire Decatur

Kansas City

Multimedia Journalist at WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

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UPDATE: United Way of Kaw Valley Day of Giving over $20K mark

4 days ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson |Melissa Brunner |Claire Decatur

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Area residents on Wednesday will have the opportunity to support local organizations that serve the Shawnee, Douglas and Jefferson county communities. Organizers are hoping to raise $40,000 on Wednesday -- up $5,000 from the $35,000 that was raised last year. As of around 10 p.m. Wednesday, a total of $23,057.22 had been received. UWKV’s Angel Romero visited Eye on NE Kansas to share why the money raised is so important.
Topeka Passport summer program invites the community to visit new attractions

4 days ago | wibw.com | Claire Decatur

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Passport program kicked off this week, inviting you to get to know the capital city this summer. The passport invites kids to visit 14 attractions across the city. You can pick up a copy of your passport from any participating attraction listed. The participating attractions include:You’ll receive a unique stamp while visiting each designated location. The event runs until October 14th. Copyright 2025 WIBW. All rights reserved.
Renovations underway at Heritage Hall, many question where original gazebo bricks will go

5 days ago | wibw.com | Claire Decatur

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Heritage Hall was originally built as a shelter house in 1920. In the 80s, local leaders saw potential for something more. “They came in and put the stage in, put bathrooms and concrete floors, doors, windows,” Stormont Vail Event Center Operations Manager Matt Rockers said. To complete the project, they needed a little help from the people of Topeka.
Topeka Sorority event aims to help kids say goodbye to pool fear

6 days ago | wibw.com | Claire Decatur

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Epsilon Psi Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho made a splash at their annual Swim 1922 program Sunday, June 1. “Our goal is to teach as many children as we possibly can to be water safe so that they won’t be afraid and maybe the can help themselves and help others,” Sorority President Rosalyn Carr said. The event taught kids how to float, hold their breath and swim safely. Carr says they hope these skills make a lasting impact.
Two Topeka churches switch locations, members call it a blessing

6 days ago | wibw.com | Aja Carter |Claire Decatur

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two local churches exchanged locations, a switch that benefited both in the end. Topeka Baptist Church and Light of the World Christian Center (LOTW) had their first services in their new buildings last Sunday, May 25. LOTW had been having services at 3301 SW Gage for over two decades. Currently, with a smaller congregation and the high expenses of a larger building they sought to find a new space to call home.
UNBOUND Gravel Races invites thousands of cyclists from around the world

1 week ago | wibw.com | Claire Decatur

EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - UNBOUND Gravel begins in Emporia on Thursday, May 29, with over 5,000 guests around the nation and the globe expected to arrive. The starting line begins in downtown Emporia, bringing those cyclists to local businesses like Merchant Cycles, and sends them racing through the Flint Hills of Kansas. “We bring in mechanics from across the county, many of them have been here multiple times now,” said Adam Blake, the original manager of Merchant Cycles.
Local riders share motorcycle safety

1 week ago | wibw.com | Claire Decatur

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Motorcycle safety is important for every driver and rider. The City of Topeka told 13 NEWS the city has seen only one reported motorcycle crash in 2025 so far. KDOT reported that, in 2024, Kansas had 54 people die and more than 850 were injured in crashes involving motorcycles. A few extra steps before hopping on could be the thing that prevents any more from happening.
‘The need is constantly growing’: TFI shares need for foster care families

1 week ago | wibw.com | Claire Decatur

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Moses family has opened their home and their hearts for four years now. “Fostering is something I always wanted to do, but my husband and I already have four kids of our own, and so we were waiting for our children to get older before we started,” Foster parent Minnetta Moses said. Since then, they’ve added two kids to their crew. Mom Minnetta Moses brings a personal perspective, as she was a foster child herself.
Bands rocked at Happy Basset in honor of Memorial Day

1 week ago | wibw.com | Claire Decatur

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Instead of rocking at the park, local bands played at Happy Basset Barrel House for a musical Memorial Day festival. Event leaders say the event was a way to keep live music alive while honoring those who served our country. The free event started at 1 p.m. and ended at 9:30 p.m.Bands that performed at Happy Basset on Memorial Day are:Cleveland BlueThe CootsUnhingedBetter Than RoadkillObsessionOfficials are looking to do something similar for Labor Day.
Combat Air Museum joins thousands nationwide in Taps Across America

1 week ago | wibw.com | Claire Decatur

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - At 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, taps echoed across America, including at the Combat Air Museum. “First time I saw it was when Steve Hartman did it on CBS Sunday morning, and I thought what an amazing thing,” Museum Director Kevin Drewelow said. “About that time, Herschel Stroud contacted us because he had heard about it and thought, ‘Why don’t we do that here?’”That’s been a tradition at the museum for the past 6 years.

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