Phil Anderson

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Multimedia Journalist at WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

Multimedia journalist at WIBW-TV Channel 13 in Topeka, Kan. News tip? Message me on Twitter, call or text (785) 501-8844 or email [email protected].

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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.
Man charged in officer-involved shooting incident in Topeka

1 week ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man has been charged in connection with an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred this past week in west-central Topeka. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced today that his office has charged one person in relation to an incident on May 23rd, 2025, in the 1500 block of SW 24th Street, in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, where the suspect exchanged gunfire with officers.
Injury crash reported late Thursday morning in Topeka

1 week ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency crews were responding to a two-vehicle injury crash late Thursday morning in central Topeka. The crash was reported around 10:57 a.m. Thursday at S.W. 17th and Buchanan streets. The location was about three blocks east of the Washburn University campus. At least one person was reported to have been injured in the crash. There was no immediate word on the severity of injuries that resulted from the collision. Additional details weren’t immediately available.
Female corrections officer attacked over the weekend at Riley County Jail

1 week ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A female corrections officer was attacked by a man over the weekend at the Riley County Jail, officials said. The incident was reported around 5:17 a.m. Saturday at the jail, located at the Riley County Police Department complex at 1001 S. Seth Child Road in Manhattan. Officials said a 31-year-old male was listed as a suspect for battering a 25-year-old female corrections officer as she performed her duties at the jail.
Crews respond to crash Thursday morning in central Topeka

1 week ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews responded to a crash Thursday morning in central Topeka. The collision was reported around 9 a.m. near S.W. 10th Avenue and Lane Street. Officials said there were no reports of serious injuries. Crews responded to a crash Thursday morning near S.W. 10th Avenue and Lane Street in central Topeka.(Live 5 News)At least one of the vehicles was reported to have substantial damage. Additional details weren’t immediately available.
Largest crowd ever expected for 2025 Unbound Gravel in Emporia

1 week ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than 5,000 bicycle riders are expected to take part in the 2025 Unbound Gravel event that starts Thursday in Emporia. That’s the largest number of participant’s in the event’s history, KVOE Radio said. Riders from ages 1 to 92 are expected to take part in the annual gravel-cycling showcase.
Peace is possible and patriotic

1 week ago | duluthreader.com | Phil Anderson

Col. Andrew Bacevich: "Perpetuating [war] is not enhancing American freedom, abundance and security...it is having the opposite effect." I know a great deal of the horrors and tragedies of war...The cost of war in human lives...I am deeply moved to find some means or method of avoiding another calamity of war..." Gen. George C. MarshallWe often think of military veterans as aggressive warriors and super-patriots who believe war is necessary to protect our country.
Man arrested following Tuesday morning disturbance in south Topeka

1 week ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested following a disturbance on Tuesday morning in Topeka, officials said. The incident was reported around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday on the city’s south side, officials said. 13 NEWS early Wednesday afternoon was attempting to confirm the location of the incident. Police were called to the scene after receiving a report of a disturbance involving two people at a residence, officials said.
Pavement project starting June 9 to restrict traffic on Croco Road east of Topeka

1 week ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A pavement project in the area of the 2000 block of S.E. Croco Road is expected to restrict traffic for more than two months starting in early June, officials said Wednesday morning. The project, which is scheduled to begin on June 9, will include the replacement of S.E. Croco Road from the south end of the Interstate 470 bridge over the Kansas Turnpike to around S.E. 21st Street.
Three Topekans arrested on drug counts in Jackson County

1 week ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

HOYT, Kan. (WIBW) - Three Topeka residents were arrested this week in connection with drug crimes in Jackson County, officials announced Wednesday morning. A Jackson County sheriff’s deputy conducted the traffic stop on a Ford Fusion around 5:30 p.m. Monday on 94th Road and Deer Trail Lane, officials said. The location was about three miles southeast of Hoyt. During the traffic stop, Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said, deputies located what were believed to be illegal drugs.