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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Officers filed a report for theft and criminal use of a financial card in the 700 block of Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on June 6, 2025, at approximately 10:26 a.m. Landmark National Bank was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect used a

2 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A Manhattan bank was listed as the victim of a fraudulent debit-card purchase that amounted to a loss of thousands of dollars, officials announced Monday. Riley County police filed a report for theft and criminal use of a financial card around 10:26 a.m. Friday in the 700 block of Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan. The victim in the case was listed as Landmark National Bank.
Harvesters to hold free food distribution on Tuesday in Topeka

2 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Free food will be available Tuesday morning in the capital city. A Harvesters mobile food distribution for people in need of food assistance will take place starting around 9 a.m. Tuesday in the east parking lot of the Stormont Vail Events Center, located near S.W. 19th Street and Topeka Boulevard. No identification or proof of eligibility is required to receive the food.
Man, 51, arrested on drug count Thursday in Manhattan

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested in connection with drug crime Thursday in Manhattan, authorities said. The arrested man was identified as Gary Bouck Jr, 51, of Manhattan. Riley County Police officials said Bouck was arrested around 4:25 p.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of S.
Sheriff’s unit clocks car at 114 mph Thursday night in southwest Topeka

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Shawnee County sheriff’s deputy clocked a car going 114 mph Thursday night in southwest Topeka. The speeding car was reported around 9:45 p.m. Thursday near the 3600 block of S.W. Wanamaker. According to a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, “a deputy was running radar” in the area, following reporets of reports multiple injury crashes and complaints of speeders at that location.
Multiple officers respond to club early Friday in northeast Topeka

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Officers were responding to a club early Friday on the northeast edge of Topeka. The units were at the Topeka Sports Cabaret at 4216 N.E. Seward Ave. as of 8:45 a.m. Friday. A 13 NEWS reporter at the scene said a number of law enforcement vehicles were in the parking lot of the business, including units from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One injured when SUV strikes metal object on Nemaha County highway

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

SENECA, Kan. (WIBW) - A woman was injured Thursday afternoon after the vehicle she was driving struck a metal object on a Nemaha County highway, authorities said. The crash was reported at 2:50 p.m. Thursday on US-36 highway, about 11 miles east of Seneca. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash occurred when a 2016 Lexus RX sport utility vehicle was driving east on US-36 and struck a metal object that came off an westbound 2022 GMC Sierra pickup truck. The driver of the Lexus, Constance M.
Washburn University to ‘break glass’ on building project

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn University will “break glass” next week to kick off a major building project on the Topeka campus. The transformation of the Henderson Learning Resources Center will be the “largest building transformation” in the university’s history, officials said Thursday. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the northeast corner of the building, located at 1850 S.W. Jewell Ave. on the Washburn campus.
Riley County police officer arrested in domestic incident, officials say

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A Riley County police officer was arrested Wednesday in connection with a domestic incident, officials said. The arrested man was identified as Stephen Clark, 42, of Manhattan. Riley County Police officials said Clark was arrested following an investigation into a domestic-related incident. Officers filed a report on Monday in connection with unlawful acts concerning computers.
‘Cops ‘n Bobbers’ fishing event set for June 21 in Wamego

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

WAMEGO, Kan. (WIBW) - A fishing event for children will take place later this month in Wamego. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and Fishing’s Future will sponsor the “Cops ‘n Bobbers” event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Wamego City Park pond. Children will be able to fish with local law enforcement officers at the event. Lunch will be provided along with prizes for all children.
Man arrested after incident ends in Wabaunsee County Courthouse parking lot

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Phil Anderson

ALMA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested late Wednesday after a domestic-related incident that started in Pottawatomie County concluded in the parking lot of the Wabaunsee County Courthouse, authorities said. The incident began near St. George in Pottawatomie County, where a woman reported the car she was in was being followed by a vehicle driven by her ex-husband, said Wabaunsee County Sheriff Eric Kirsch.