WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

WIBW-TV is a CBS-affiliated television station that broadcasts on virtual and VHF digital channel 13 in Topeka, Kansas, USA. The station is owned by Gray Television. Its studios are situated on Commerce Place, conveniently located near the interchange of I-70, I-470, US 40, US 75, and K-4 in southwestern Topeka. For viewers in areas where the main signal is weak, WIBW-TV also has a digital fill-in translator, WIBW-LD, which operates on UHF channel 44 to enhance coverage in Topeka.

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#51821

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#9719

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Historic USS Topeka to be honored with special ceremony

1 day ago | wibw.com | Tori Whalen |Joseph Robben

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka community has been invited to attend a ceremony to honor a Topeka namesake, a presentation of the now decommissioned USS Topeka. The City of Topeka invites the public to attend the celebration set for 5 p.m., Monday, May 5, at the Cyrus K. Holliday parking lot.
SNCO Parks and Rec. approved for additional project funding & sponsorships over next few years

2 days ago | wibw.com | Tori Whalen

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners approved a few requests that would benefit the projects and funding of the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Department. In February, Shawnee County Commissioners approved an initial $76,000 budget to repair some slides at the Shawnee North Aquatic Center, but crews discovered more structural issues as they started the repairs; some rusted bolts and deteriorated fiberglass.
Star Seaman distance runner Ryin Miller wins big at KU Relays once again

4 days ago | wibw.com | Katie Maher

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Seaman junior Ryin Miller can add yet another 1st place finish to her many accolades. The 2x Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year and State Track Champion won both the 3200m and 1600m at the 2025 KU Relays this weekend. It’s the second straight year she’s won both events at the KU Relays. Watch Miller’s 1600m win above. Find the full results from the KU Relays here. Copyright 2025 WIBW. All rights reserved.
Three-run homer powers Kansas to game one victory over K-State

5 days ago | wibw.com | Katie Maher

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas baseball took game one of the weekend series against Sunflower Showdown rival K-State on Friday night. A sold-out crowd was in attendance to cheer on both teams. The entire weekend series has been sold out, as this is the most anticipated matchup between the two in-state rivals in a long time. K-State took a 3-0 lead by the end of the third inning.
Up for a slumber party? Bagel Lizard and his friends would love to attend!

5 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Bagel Lizard is a pleasant pup who would love a fur-ever home. Until it happens, he and his canine companions at Helping Hands Humane Society would love a night or two to “slumber” with human friends!Bagel Lizard visited Eye on NE Kansas with Emi Griess of HHHS to explain how foster slumber parties and dog/cat fosters can help the shelter care for more animals. Bagel Lizard is a year-old male mixed breed. He has a sweet personality, and is content whether playing or resting.
Kansas Holocaust Commission plans annual commemoration

5 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Every year, the State of Kansas takes time to remember the tragedy of the Holocaust. Their ceremony honors the victims, and recognizes survivors, their children and World War II veterans. Jessica Rockhold with the Midwest Holocaust Education Center and Rabbi Sam Stern from Topeka’s Temple Beth Sholom visited Eye on NE Kansas to share information about the commemoration. This year’s program will feature a proclamation by Gov. Laura Kelly and a presentation by Dr. Lindsay MacNeil.
Help Topeka Metro stuff the bus to fill food pantries

5 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You can help people in need by stuffing a bus with food donations. The annual partnership between Topeka Metro and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1360 to support Project Topeka takes place Saturday, April 19. Local 1360 member Jeremy Holloway and Topeka Metro’s Keri Renner visited Eye on NE Kansas to share the details. Stuff the Bus has been going on for 39 years - since 1986 - the same year that Project Topeka began.
Details released in shooting death of Father Arul Carasala

5 days ago | wibw.com | Isaac Deer |Callie Holthaus

SENECA, Kan. (WIBW) - The man accused of killing Catholic priest Father Arul Carasala told the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office that he “shot Father Arul,” an affidavit from the District Court of Nemaha County stated. According to the affidavit, Nemaha County sheriff Richard Vernon was informed on April 3 at approximately 2:50 p.m. that dispatch took a 911 call that someone was shot near the Catholic church in Seneca, which is a block east of the Sheriff’s Office.
Officers hit the streets to crack down on ‘420′ drivers

6 days ago | wibw.com | Max Dutton

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - On Friday, Kansas law enforcement officers take to the road, making sure you’re not driving high during “420″ weekend. The Kansas Department of Transportation said it consistently sees drug-related crashes increase on the April 20 weekend. So KDOT will be ramping up enforcement across the state with drug checkpoints. Recent technology has made it even easier for law enforcement in Kansas to detect people who are driving high. Kansas has invested in roadside fluid instruments.
Procedure relieves joint pain without replacement

6 days ago | wibw.com | Melissa Brunner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than a million knee replacements surgeries are done in the U.S. The number is growing as people work to stay active, longer. Dr. Bradley Poole, an orthopedic surgeon at Topeka’s Cotton O’Neil Orthopedic and sports medicine, says active lifestyles can take a toll on our joints. “Sports injuries, you’ll see folks with ligament instability, anything like that can really predispose your knee to some early wear and tear,” he said. A knee replacement is often the answer.