Shalynn Long

May 29, 2024 | wibw.com | Shalynn Long

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Travis Goff signs a contract, extending his time at the University of Kansas as the Director of Athletics/Vice Chancellor for Athletics. Goff’s base salary increased to $1.3 million; his original five-year contract was worth $700,000 annually. “I am thankful to Chancellor Girod for his continued trust in our team, and I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to continue leading Kansas Athletics through a pivotal time.

May 29, 2024 | wibw.com | Shalynn Long

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Governor Kelly announces that she is using her constitutional power to reconvene the Kansas Legislature for a special session on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Laura Kelly uses her constitutional power under Article 1, Section 5 of the Kansas Constitution to make this decision. “I am committed to working with the Legislature to deliver responsible, sustainable tax cuts for all Kansans,” Governor Laura Kelly said.

May 20, 2024 | wibw.com | Shalynn Long

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Summer is almost here which means school is almost out, first-graders at McEachron Elementary School celebrate the last full day of school. McEachron Elementary celebrated the last full day of class by throwing a ‘Bubble Bash’. Mrs. Felsburg’s first-grade class got to play and celebrate in the bubble/ foam party. The Bubble Party Bus filled the front lawn at McEachron Elementary School with lots of bubbles, making for a bubbly time for the students and staff.

May 14, 2024 | wibw.com | Shalynn Long

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - On May 7, 2024, a motorcycle and a car crashed near 1st and SW Topeka Blvd, the driver of the car fled the scene and the motorcyclist later died due to injuries a few days later. Topeka Police Department said the driver of the motorcycle, Christopher L. Evans, 38 of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 11, just four days after the incident occurred. On the day of the incident, Tuesday, May 7, the Topeka Police Department said the driver of the vehicle, Rachel J.

May 10, 2024 | wibw.com | Shalynn Long

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County jury found Michael Shane Lester, age 39, guilty of four counts of crimes, including first and second-degree murder. “On October 30, 2023, an officer with the Topeka Police Department was approaching the stoplight located at Seward and Golden when they observed another driver putting on their seatbelt while at the light.” said the Office of the District Attorney.