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Cole Hermesch

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Sep 24, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Cole Hermesch

    Topeka Police investigating hit-and-run vehicle-pedestrian crash Wednesday night (opens the original)

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    TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle late Wednesday night. Officers responded around 10:36 p.m. to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision in the 2200 block of S.E. 37th St. Police say the vehicle involved left the scene after striking the pedestrian. Due to the severity of the crash, S.E. 37th St. is closed in both directions from S.E. Long to S.E. Lakeshore Blvd. until further notice. Authorities a

  2. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Cole Hermesch

    UPDATE: Teen killed in hit-and-run near Lake Shawnee (opens the original)

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    TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police say a teenager was killed in a hit-and-run late Wednesday near Lake Shawnee. Officers responded just after 10:30 p.m. to the 2200 block of S.E. 37th St. Police say a 14-year-old was walking, and was hit by a vehicle that then left the scene. In an update just before 8:30 a.m., TPD confirmed that the teenager died at the scene. Authorities closed S.E. 37th St. in both directions from S.E. Long to S.E. Lakeshore Blvd. while the investigated. The road reopened ar

  3. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Cole Hermesch

    Fort Riley gathers to honor 9/11 Victims, fallen service members Friday Morning (opens the original)

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    FORT RILEY, Kan. (WIBW) - Service members and community members gathered at Fort Riley on Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Attendees paid tribute to the lives lost and honored the military personnel and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in the years that followed. The post’s memorial ceremony featured traditional military honors, including a wreath laying, a three-volley salute, the playing of “Taps,” and a performance of “Amazin

  4. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Cole Hermesch

    Shawnee County Commissioners hire engineering firm to review proposed Compass Datacenter (opens the original)

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    TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee County Commissioners signed a contract Thursday morning hiring an outside engineering firm to review plans for a proposed data center. County officials say “CFS Engineers” will evaluate the conditional use permit submitted by Compass Datacenters. The firm will analyze complex technical issues, including stormwater runoff, cooling chemicals, and environmental impacts such as light and noise pollution. One of the largest concerns surrounding the project is noise escap

  5. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · Cole Hermesch

    TPD investigates crash near Washburn University Friday Morning (opens the original)

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    TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police are investigating a crash Friday Morning that happened in the central part of the city. The crash was reported a little before 5:30 a.m. in the area of S.W. 19th and Washburn Ave., right next to the Washburn University campus. Drivers should expect delays and use caution in the area while emergency crews work the scene. 13 NEWS is working to get more updates on the investigation of the incident. Copyright 2026 WIBW. All rights reserved.

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