Melissa Brunner

Topeka

News Anchor at WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

news anchor for WIBW-TV, animal lover & runner

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Want to make art your business? Here’s where to gain needed skills

2 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Many artists would love to make a living off their passion, but how do you do it? An upcoming seminar can get you the tools you need. Becki Waugh with ArtsConnect and Jake Jackson with Monster Maker by Night visited Eye on NE Kansas. They’re both facilitators for the Artist INC fellowship. Artist INC is an eight-week seminar to address business needs of artists. Participants learn about planning, budgeting and marketing with hands-on guidance from industry professionals.
Kids invited to enjoy free day of outdoor fun

2 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - From archery clinics, to fly fishing and turkey calls, kids can enjoy a whole day of fun in the outdoors this Saturday at Ravenwood Lodge. Bev Corbet with the Justin Corbet Memorial Foundation visited Eye on NE Kansas to share details of this year’s Youth in the Outdoors Day. Bev said she and her husband started the foundation in memory of their son, Justin. He was killed in a motorcycle wreck 20 years ago.
PARS invites you to join them in celebrating 60 years

2 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An organization working to educate the community about issues surrounding substance use and work to prevent its abuse is celebrating 60 years!Mandy Czechanski, executive director for Prevention and Resiliency Services (PARS), and Lisa Boyle, PARS’ strategic development director, visited Eye on NE Kansas to describe their mission.
WATCH: WIBW Video Vault... Whizzo!

2 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Who’s always smiling, never sad? Enjoy a Throwback Thursday trip into our WIBW-TV archives for the answer!Our new WIBW Digital Desk exclusive feature “Video Vault” explores the 70+ years of stories you’ve seen on our channel. This week, we found some rarely-seen, behind-the-scenes video of Whizzo the Clown! The show graced our airwaves in the 1970s and 1980s. Head into the WIBW Video Vault with us at 12:30 p.m Thursdays on our wibw.com live stream!Copyright 2025 WIBW.
Is economic recession inevitable? What you need to know

3 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - There’s been a lot of chatter recently about a possible recession. How worried should we be? Carl Carlson, founder and CEO of Carlson Financial, visited Eye on NE Kansas to offer some perspective. Carlson said recessions are a normal part of how the economy works. He said ups and downs might feel like a financial storm, but we can take steps to be prepared to weather those storms.
Topeka Family & Friends Juneteenth Celebration kicks off events

3 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Family and Friends Juneteenth Celebration has been honoring history long before June 19th was designated a national holiday. They have a full slate of events planned again for their 12th annual celebration. Norma Avery, Tylann Foston and Amoriele Davis visited Eye on NE Kansas to share what’s in store and why the commemorations are so important. Activities got started earlier this week with a flag raising and unity walk at the Kansas Statehouse.
UPDATE: United Way of Kaw Valley Day of Giving over $20K mark

3 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.
WATCH: One-on-One with Brad Chapin in learning resilience skills

4 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You CAN gain skills to help you better navigate challenges. Brad Chapin, clinical services director with Topeka’s Stormont Vail Behavioral Health, shares his lessons for developing resiliency at any age. He also speaks publicly for the first time about a time in his teens, and how his career marks a full-circle moment. Copyright 2025 WIBW. All rights reserved.
Take a swing at supporting Topeka’s Arab Shriners

4 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You can take a swing at supporting the work of Topeka’s Arab Shrine by joining their upcoming golf tournament. Roy Sullivan and John Sidwell visited Eye on NE Kansas to share the details. In addition to golf, participants will enjoy lunch. Plus, they may participate in auctions and raffles.
1 day away! TRM highlights how UWKV Day of Giving supports its efforts

4 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The United Way of Kaw Valley’s Day of Giving is Wednesday, and Eye on NE Kansas is helping you get to know some of the great partners your gift will help. LaManda Cunningham, CEO of Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries, visited Eye on NE Kansas to share how United Way supports their work. UWKV funding supports TRM’s Care Readiness Education program (CaRe). It works to help unemployed and underemployed people gain job readiness skills.