Melissa Brunner

Topeka

News Anchor at WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

news anchor for WIBW-TV, animal lover & runner

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Hear me. See me. What is the state of mental health care in Kansas?

1 day ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A special Hear me. See me. episode of Eye on NE Kansas focused on where you can find support.
One-on-One: Topeka City Manager discusses new hire, community events

2 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka has a new assistant city manager. City Manager Dr. Robert Perez announced the hiring of Avery Moore. Moore will oversee the city’s public safety entities in his role. Perez visited Eye on NE Kansas to talk about his vision for the position. He also explained how it fits into ongoing budget discussions. Watch the interview to hear more. Perez also invited the community to take part in a pair of upcoming events.
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging looking to boost ranks of SHICK volunteers

2 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Open enrollment isn’t until fall, but Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging is getting ready now. They’re looking for people who might be able to assist others with any questions navigating what can be a confusing process for some: enrolling for Medicare. Pam Brown, JAAA’s community services navigator, visited Eye on NE Kansas to explain the SHICK program, which stands for Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas.
Run for the Wall plans stops in Junction City, Topeka area

2 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A very special motorcycle ride comes rolling through Northeast Kansas this coming Sunday and Monday. The Run for the Wall takes veterans to Washington, D.C. ahead of Memorial Day. Jess Breland, David Eckel and William Webster visited Eye on NE Kansas to share why the ride is so meaningful. The ride will pull into Junction City around 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18. They’ll hold a memorial ceremony at Heritage Park, and stay the night.
Lulu would love to find her purr-fect home

5 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Lulu’s lovely eyes are enough to draw in any animal lover. The three-year old female Siamese mix joined Emi Griess from Helping Hands Humane Society in a visit to Eye on NE Kansas. Emi says Lulu is a lovable cat who’s a bit shy at first, but then warms up to about any human.
Fabulous flowers on display at Greater Kansas City Iris Society show

5 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fabulous flowers are on full display this weekend. Center stage are the many varieties of iris. Susan McClacherty with the Greater Kansas City Iris Society visited Eye on NE Kansas to share information about their annual show. McClacherty said this is the closest iris show to Topeka. She said both adults and youth may enter. Entries are accepted from 8 to 10 a.m. The flowers must be grown in the exhibitor’s own garden, except for those in the Design Division groups.
Shawnee Co. pools, parks ready for summer

5 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee County is making plans for summer. Commissioner Bill Riphahn visited Eye on NE Kansas with a look at what you’ll find new at the county’s parks and pools. The county’s spray parks open May 15 while pools and aquatic centers open May 24. Admission prices remain the same as last summer. Riphahn said the new Oakland Pool will open for its first full season.
“Gratitude:” Stormont Vail CEO sums up feelings as he heads into retirement

6 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka region’s largest health care provider will soon see a change at the top. Dr. Robert Kenagy is retiring after a decades-long career. He’s spent the past nine years at Stormont Vail, six as their CEO. But his 35-year career in medicine nearly didn’t happen. Kenagy said he has two uncles who are doctors and who he considers role models. “(I) tried it one semester and the results weren’t so great in biology and chemistry,” he laughed.
Topeka Festival Singers ready to celebrate 40th season finale

6 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Festival Singers are ready to celebrate the end of another successful year. Their season finale concert is Monday. TFS president Grace Morrison and director Brett Robison visited Eye on NE Kansas to invite everyone to celebrate. “Celebrate” is the theme for the Singers’ 40th anniversary season.
Vendors grateful for chance to shine at Downtown Topeka Farmers Market

6 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Downtown Topeka Farmers Market is in full swing. It’s celebrating 95 years this summer!We’re getting to know some of the vendors on Eye on NE Kansas. Kimber and Steve Wright are among them. Kimber is the creative force behind Kimber Wright Jewelry. Kimber said she starting making jewelry 20 years ago, after her mom passed away. She said it took a bit of time to decide to do it as a business. She said Steve encouraged her to give the Downtown Farmers Market a try.