David Oliver

Topeka

Anchor and Reporter at WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

Award winning television news anchor/reporter for WIBW TV

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Oak Felled - Serious Questions Need Answers

6 days ago | marlborough.news | David Oliver

This isn’t an immediately ‘local’ news item, but given the importance and prominence of some of the great ancient oaks of Savernake forest, it’s a tale to tell. This relates to a 450-year-old oak in Whitewebbs Wood, Enfield. It hasn’t been ‘felled’, more pollarded, though I am guessing that is because someone didn’t get to finish the job before being stopped. I’ve got loads to say, but I don’t really know all the facts yet.
LifeHouse continues its mission of helping the youngest victims of abuse

2 weeks ago | wibw.com | David Oliver

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - 324 Kansas kids were helped by LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center in Topeka in 2024. That number represents children who are victims of sexual or domestic violence, or who have witnessed a crime. The demand for services that help these local youth remains in high demand. “I immediately called the police, and took her to the hospital,” says Ashley Stagray, mother from Topeka.
Diamonds & Denim supports health care in Wamego

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner |David Oliver

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’re invited to join a celebration supporting Wamego Community Health Center. Their foundation’s Diamonds and Denim fundraiser is coming up. Wamego Health Center administrator Brian Howells and Kat Bruning, APRN visited Eye on NE Kansas to share details about the event. Diamonds and Denim is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The event includes dinner, auctions and fun to support the Wamego Community Health Center and health and wellness in the Wamego area.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month urges communities to unite, act

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner |David Oliver

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It’s a time to talk about what’s happening in our communities, and what we all can do to stand against it. Mike McGraw, communications coordinator for the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic violence, visited Eye on NE Kansas with Becca Spielman and Emily Stills from the YWCA of NE Kansas Center for Safety and Empowerment.
Topeka Zoo looks to ‘Roar & Pour’ fundraiser and other spring activities & exhibits

1 month ago | wibw.com | David Oliver

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Spring is a busy season for activities and exhibits at the Topeka Zoo. Cynthia McCarvel, development director for the zoo, stopped by Eye on Northeast Kansas to look ahead at what’s in store. The zoo will host and Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 19, featuring a writing and art contest. One of the zoo’s biggest annual fundraisers, ‘Roar & Pour’ is set for Saturday, April 26. Early bird tickets are on sale now.
Community event aims to clean-up & beautify the Capital City

1 month ago | wibw.com | David Oliver

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - If you’re thoughts are turning to spring cleaning, a community group hopes you’ll join its effort to beautify the Capital City. Keep America Beautiful has been organizing a spring clean-up event for several decades. This year its ‘Get Down and Get Dirty’ event is planned for Saturday April 5, 10am-12pm. The event will also include lunch. Brittany Laughlin & Ashley Beshears stopped by Eye on Northeast Kansas to recruit volunteers to join the effort.
‘Howdy Partner’ is looking for a forever home

1 month ago | wibw.com | David Oliver

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Meet ‘Howdy Partner’ from Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka. Howdy Partner is a domestic medium hair male, about a year old. He’s very gentile and has previous experience being around dogs. For more information on Howdy Partner or any of the other animals available at HHHS, click here. Copyright 2025 WIBW. All rights reserved.
Enjoy a night of southern gospel at a Topeka church

1 month ago | wibw.com | David Oliver

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka’s East Side Baptist Church is kicking off it’s 2025 community concert series. Southern Gospel favorites ‘The Lesters’ will return to the Capital City for an evening concert Saturday March 8. Admission is free, but a love offering will be accepted for the entertainers. Doors will open at 4pm with food and drinks available for an offering. The church is located at 4425 SE 29th in Topeka. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 WIBW. All rights reserved.
Spring Break fun at the library

1 month ago | wibw.com | David Oliver

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Spring Break will bring a whole lot of fun to the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Deanna Niles and Jayna McFarland stopped by Eye on Northeast Kansas to share more on the activities planned at the library. Most of the fun kicks off Sunday March 16 and will continue in the week ahead. For more information on the many planned activities, click here. Copyright 2025 WIBW. All rights reserved.
Good Kids - Topeka girl raises money from the heart

1 month ago | wibw.com | David Oliver

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The heartfelt work of this week’s ‘Good Kid’ will help the ‘hearts’ of others. Logan Watson, a third grader at Wanamaker Elementary in Topeka, was the top fundraiser in this year’s ‘heart challenge’ at her school to benefit the American Heart Association. As a result, the gymnasium at Wanamaker Elementary is renamed the ‘Logan Watson Gym’ for the rest of the school year. Watson also raised the most money in the same fundraiser when she was in kindergarten.