Officials believe drowsy driving played a part in a crash north of Emporia that left one woman trapped inside the vehicle. The Shawnee County Sheriffs Office is asking residents near SE 35th and SE Croco Rd. In 1961, WIBW-AM-TV were joined by a second radio sister, WIBW-FM (94.5 FM). The morning and prime time newscasts on WIBW-DT2 competed with those produced by NBC affiliate KSNT seen on that station's Fox-affiliated sister KTMJ-CD (channel 43). 13 at 65: 22 years of memories - and counting! A then-unknown Bill Kurtis at the time, a 26-year-old balancing duties as a reporter for WIBW-TV while also a law student at Washburn University wanted to get a message across to viewers watching the station's storm coverage to take shelter from the impending twister before it struck their particular area; ultimately, he advised viewers to get to safety by urging in a calm but stern manner, "for God's sake, take cover!" These are Kansas' top five public and private golf courses, as ranked by Golfweek, With incentive program, Topeka USD 501 staff face dilemma go to work sick or lose $2,000, 12 hours of deliberation not enough as Dana Chandler jury continues to Monday, champions the accomplishments and achievements of young people, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The morning and 9:00p.m. newscasts were cancelled in September 2014, with their former time periods replaced by classic television series provided by the subchannel's secondary MeTV affiliation; as such, WIBW-DT2 airs very little programming other than that provided by MeTV and MyNetworkTV or through sports syndication services. WebAnderson works at WIBW-TV where he works alongside other famous WIBW-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including; Nicole Neuman David Ade Natalie Grim Kyle Midura Alana Austin Peter Zampa Mitchel Summers Marleah Campbell Thomas Schmidt Rob Peppers Doug Meyers Jeremy Goodwin error: Content is protected ! "I just walked back into the building and picked up where we left off," he said. 13 at 65 - WIBW Court documents obtained by 13 NEWS indicate plans to retry accused murderer Dana Chandler are in the works. In 1972, WIBW-TV acquired the first live weather radar in the Topeka market for broadcasting use. [15][16] MyNetworkTV was created to compete against another upstart network that would launch at the same time that September, The CWa network created through a partnership between CBS Corporation and Time Warner, which had announced one month earlier on January 24 that the two companies would respectively shut down UPN and The WB, which originally consisted primarily of the higher-rated programs from its two predecessors; MyNetworkTV was also formed to give UPN- and WB-affiliated stations that were not named as The CW's charter affiliates another option besides converting into independent stations. Christopher Kelley was killed Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Amtrak Station at 410 SE Holliday St. after employees reported he was armed and approaching employees. Submit a photo of your child after losing their first tooth! identified the victim as Keith K. Gaylord Jr., 23, of Topeka. That experience helped me land my first job here at WIBW-TV in He said his experiences there weremuch like those of the characterson thesitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," which aired from 1978 to 1982 on CBS-TV. Topeka has recently been ranked as one of the top emerging housing markets in the country. WIBW-DT2 is the primary MeTV and secondary MyNetworkTV-affiliated second digital subchannel of WIBW-TV, broadcasting in standard definition on channel 13.2. An elementary school teacher is being recognized for her impact on students in the Seaman school district. 9, following the resignation of Mike Lesser. Officials in Manhattan have opened another case after a woman reported another woman she did not know had raped her over the weekend. The Topeka Fire Department responded to four unrelated fires over the weekend. Governor Laura Kelly has issued a State Disaster Emergency declaration due to a high risk of wildfires expected over the weekend. Hipp is a northeast Kansas institution, saidMelissa Brunner, who is WIBW-TV's managing editor and has been hisco-anchor since 2007. Oliver hasmost recentlyworkedin public relations in Colorado. https://www.wibw.com/video/2022/03/27/kim-says-goodbye-wibw The Shawnee County Historical Society is holding its annual Historic Homes Tour this weekend. Brunner tends to be"more Type A, million-miles-an-hour, 'Let's do X, Y and Zand let's get it done yesterday,'" she said. Halloween is just a few days away and many pet owners are eager to participate in the spooky holiday. Washburn University is changing its requirement for incoming students to qualify for merit scholarships. Don Free learned the ropes of engineering at WIBW-TV, leading him to a front-row seat for the Kansas City Royals run to the 2015 World Series title. Morning & Midday Anchor WIBW. In Kansas, Manhattan bore the brunt of historic flooding in the summer of 1993 that has some 30,000 square miles of the Midwest under water, causing some $15 billion in damage. Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story After Topeka, David worked 3 years as a weeknight news anchor/reporter for the #1 television newsroom in Boise Idaho. [24], On November 11, 1998, WIBW announced that it would cancel its noon newscast (known for most of its history as Midday in Kansas) due to unspecified economic conditions, replacing the program with Martha Stewart Living; the move to cancel the program (at the time and presently, the only midday newscast among the Topeka market's television stations) after the November 25 broadcast, which would have resulted in the layoffs of 12 staffers, resulted in viewer letters protesting the move to convince then-WIBW vice president/general manager Gary Sotir "get creative" to save the highly rated program, which received its highest viewership among farmers and senior citizens, leading the station to reverse course on the decision.[25]. A Topeka man was taken into custody for driving under the influence and running over the Fallen Officers Memorial outside the Law Enforcement Center. WebVictoria Cassell WIBW-TV Cassell works at WIBW-TV where she works alongside other famous WIBW-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including; Nicole Neuman David Ade Natalie Grim Kyle Midura Alana Austin Peter Zampa Mitchel Summers Marleah Campbell Thomas Schmidt Rob Peppers Doug Meyers Jeremy Goodwin 28, 2023 at 9:07 AM PDT. Poyntz Avenue was closed between 3rd and 5th Streets to assure the safety of all participants and provide ample space for playing and exploring. In a September 5 interview with The Topeka Capital-Journal, then-WIBW-TV general manager Jim Ogle cited that the station chose to switch 13.2's secondary affiliation to allow leverage in scheduling local newscasts and sports programs onto the subchannel, as the vast majority of MeTV programs run either 30 minutes or an hour in length, in comparison to the feature-length movies aired by This TV. That experience helped me land my first job here at WIBW-TV in November of 2018 as the weekday morning producer and weekend multimedia journalist. 13 at 65: Former sports anchors worked to live up to legacy - WIBW "It lets the station be ingrained in the community. By The Associated Press. Although KSQA, LLC had its request denied by the FCC on the basis its cable placement should be determined by its PSIP channel (KSQA was mapped as virtual channel 22) and Cox previously informed that it preferred not to move WIBW-TV off its existing channel slot to replace it with KSQA,[6] Cox eventually moved WIBW-TV to channel 13 on March 14, 2013, after the FCC granted a waiver by KSQA to move its PSIP channel to virtual channel 12, with that station being placed on WIBW's former cable slot on channel 12. The Kansas Science Festival was held in downtown Manhattan this Saturday. WIBW-TV News Director Jon Janes announced Thursday that David Oliver will return to Northeast Kansas, where he will team up with Melissa Brunner, starting September 19. More: With incentive program, Topeka USD 501 staff face dilemma go to work sick or lose $2,000, "And we're like, 'Ralph, there's a tornado warning,' And he said 'OK,'and then he came in. Shawnee County residents got to hear Tuesday night from several candidates running for the Kansas House of Representatives. The 66 310 lb lineman was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection in 2022, starting in all 13 games for the Jayhawks. Former WIBW news anchor returning to Topeka to replace Ralph Hipp, WIBW-TV News Director Jon Janes announced that David Oliver will return to Northeast Kansas, where he will team up with Melissa Brunner, starting September 19th, Charges remain pending for turkey poachers who violated Kansas, Nebraska laws, Trial against KHP set to begin for alleged unlawful detainment of drivers, Suspect leads officials on early-morning chase through 6 Kansas counties, Wichita State: No compromise found as system recovers following hack attempt, Two arrested after gun fired in Ottawa domestic disturbance, KU Health St. Francis Campus grows with addition of family health practice, Major premix company announces addition of Kansas pet food facility, 45 Years in the Making: Consecration set for new Catholic church in St. Marys. Hipp struggles whenhe tellsviewers about homicides orfatal car wrecks, he said. Hipp handled those that took place at 10 p.m. Two men were arrested in Jackson County after crashing two vehicles and leading deputies on a chase early Monday morning. Maj. Daniel Forbes, Jr. will be inducted into his high schools Hall of Fame. Shewill take his place on the red couch. Several Topeka businesses are offering extra holiday savings throughout the month of December. Program Director at KSDB Wildcat 91.9 Sales Staff, Front Desk at Lawrence Athletic Club, Co-Founder & President at Media Creations by Katrina, LLC. Lawrence played host to the Doles, Jimmy Carter, George McGovern, Condoleeza Rice, and the Senator's 1996 running mate, Jack Kemp at this grand opening party hosted by Tom Brokaw. The holiday shopping season kicks off at the end of this week! Former WIBW-TV political reporter Mike Matson says the journalism experience left many lessons learned. Morris retained the Capital Journal and the WIBW radio stations, though it has since sold the WIBW radio stations to Alpha Media. A gunshop that claimed to be physically located in Wichita has been found to have made a host of false claims and may be fake according to a recent investigation. In 2022, Warner hauled in 46 receptions for 456 yards with a team-leading five touchdown receptions. The Topeka Police Department is investigating a suicide that happened outside a Shawnee Co. polling place Tuesday morning. Most recently he has been in a public relations position at a large Denver, Colorado school district. Who will be Topeka's next city manager? Hipp said he's had some memorable experiences. The man whose gun was used in the shooting death of a 13-year has been sentenced to 86 months in prison. "Well, we look out the window andRalph was sitting under a tree reading a book! He also has one grandchild. Jon Janes is ready to begin his 20th years a News Director at WIBW-TV, with his smart phone and paper day planner both close at hand. Mass shooting survivor Wilson Garcia sheds a tear as he talks about his wife and son, who were killed in Friday's shooting, Sunday, April 30, 2023, at a vigil for his 13 at 65: Long-time anchor sharpened skills at 13 NEWS - WIBW Regulators seize First Republic Bank, sell to JPMorgan Chase Mark Stanwix is charged with two counts of Involuntarily Manslaughter, three counts of Aggravated Battery, and single counts of Interference with Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, and Text Messaging. Theres no such thing as replacing a legend like Ralph Hipp. However, area residents did not have to worry about missing their favorite network programs since the Kansas City stations all provided decent signal coverage within Topeka; they have been available on the area's local cable providers since the 1960s. Dingle conspired with Matthew McPherson and Matthew Torgenson in a $335 million scheme that secured federal contracts intended for firms owned by veterans and/or minorities. When Ralph Hipp announced his retirement, it signified the end of a 30-year anchor career with WIBW. In 2006, Hipp began doing live interviews on what became known as the "red couch" duringWIBW's 4 p.m. weekday news program. A Topeka man is behind bars on several drug charges following a traffic stop in Jackson County. The station was also the first to bring several news-gathering and technical innovations in the market: it was the first television station to use microwave LNC live trucks (in 1982), and is the only Topeka station with a live truck for electronic news-gathering (having acquired such a vehicle in 1989). My name is Jared Broyles, and I am co-anchor of 13 News this Morning. A trailer hauling a large part of a wind turbine overturned just east of Leonardville on Highway 24 Monday afternoon. News Nutritional premix for pet food will now be made in the Capital Citys own backyard following the announcement of a major premix company. ", Hippsaid, "I was on the red couch with you" is one of the two comments he hears most often when he's recognized out in the Topeka community. From the bright lights of the 13 NEWS studio to Hollywood, a former WIBW-TV sports director left Topeka to pursue a new passion. The show encompassed more than four decades of WIBW-TV's 65-year history. Most of the syndicated programming aired on the subchannel was dropped by September 2014, when WIBW-DT2 began clearing most of the MeTV schedule outside of the first two hours of prime time on weeknights that are occupied by MyNetworkTV content. Topeka, KS 66615 (785) 272-6397; On February 22, 2006, News Corporation (which would later spin-off its American television properties into 21st Century Fox in July 2013) announced the launch of MyNetworkTV, a new network that would be operated by two of its divisions, Fox Television Stations and 20th Television. After a fire burned down the original Immaculata of the Society of St. Pius X in St. Marys in 1978 the church began fundraising efforts to build a new facility which is set to open its doors for its first service the first week of May. Hipp then worked as a TV news anchor from 1981 to 1987 in Gainesville and in 1987 to 1990 in Springfield, Mo., before returningto Topeka to work for WIBW-TV. WIBW-TV has been the far-and-away market leader in Topeka for as long as viewership records have been kept. WIBW News Team. Coincidentally, he said, his contract expires this year on Labor Day. Most of Stauffer's television stations, including WIBW-TV, were sold to Benedek Broadcasting in 1996. After about a year I moved into a reporter role, then weekend anchor, and in 2021 became the weekday morning anchor. Former sports anchors Jason Lamb and Mark Ewing say they worked to live up to that tradition. The teen was booked into the Shawnee Co. Juvenile Dept. Now, at 68,he's preparing to retire. WIBW Officials say Dale A. Kruger, 34, of Silver Lake, was the driver of a 2015 Ford Tarus that crashed near NW 46th St. and NW Landon Rd. WIBW-DT2 primarily carries MeTV programming. WIBW (along with former ABC-affiliated sister station KAKE-TV in Wichita) was one of two partners in Kansas Now 22, a cable channel available on fellow partner Cox Communications' systems throughout Kansas. A team from Kansas State University will travel the state to give free eye exams to service dogs. Peyton continued his career at WIBW 13 in July 2017. Hipp said he looks forward to his last few days on the job. As the Their contrasting personalities have helped make Brunner and Hipp a great team, Brunner said. Here are some of the historic political road trips he's enjoyed the most. "You simplyname someone to succeed him.". Former WIBW-TV news anchor Bob Murray went on to a career helping candidates and elected officials manage the media. Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. "Getting the 30 meant a lot to me," he said. I dont think words can adequately describe how excited I am to re-join my friends at WIBW, Channel 13. Oliver said. He's held a similar position at WDAF-Fox4 in Kansas City for nearly 17 WIBW-TV has won numerous awards for numerous newscasts and reporting throughout its history:[27]. Two Johnson County Missouri EMTs were taken to a hospital Sunday afternoon due to a one-vehicle crash on 71 highway and Bannister Road. The Topeka Police Department is investigating after a person arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound, minutes after a shooting was reported. Once Hipp retires, he said, he intends to do some audio and video narrations, someaudiobooksand perhapssome radio. More: These are Kansas' top five public and private golf courses, as ranked by Golfweek, "A lot of people don't get that chance to say 'goodbye,' so I think it will be very enjoyable," he said. 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Jared Broyles - WIBW Roger Ailes. As voters turnout for Georgias runoff election, Americans are considering how Tuesdays results could impact the nation moving forward. Friends and family said goodbye today to one of the three little girls killed in a crash on the Kansas Turnpike. The station's studios are located on Commerce Place (next to the interchange of I-70, I-470, US 40, US 75 and K-4) in west-southwestern Topeka, and its transmitter is located on Windy Hill Road in Maple Hill. FILE - A pedestrian walks past a First Republic Bank in San Francisco on April 26, 2023. Chris Fisher Anchor & Digital Content Manager Topeka, Kan. Chris joined WIBW's news team in October 2011 as a member of the 13 NEWS This Morning and Multimedia Journalist & Weekend Anchor. Hi, I'm Doug Brown, Chief Photographer at WIBW. Peytons professional broadcast weather career started when he was just 18 years old at Channel 6 News in Lawrence. After KSQA signed on in September 2011, WIBW-TV began experiencing signal issues on Cox Communications channel 12, due to the over-the-air signal of KSQA (which broadcasts on channel 12 over-the-air) causing electromagnetic interference with the analog frequency on WIBW's cable slot. An Olathe man was hospitalized after his car flew off a KC Metro ramp and landed on its top over the weekend. Hipp also has a great sense of humorand does excellentimpersonations of University of Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and the late actor Jimmy Stewartthough some of their younger co-workers aren't familiar with Stewart, Brunner said. This week's 13 AT 65 shows how 13 News reputation helps land talented reporters and anchors in Kansas City and other larger markets after their time with us. A question that could change the balance of power in Kansas is on voters ballots. Meanwhile, Hipp wasactive in the community,emceeing local events and co-hostingthe formerscholastic quiz bowl program "High-Q" andthe former, long-running Jerry Lewis telethonheldeach Labor Day to raise money to fightmuscular dystrophy. When Josh Mabry was working at WIBW-TV a decade ago, he never imagined where he'd be today - mainly because the job didn't exist! WIBW was one such station. Terry Ray Hansard, 71, of Topeka was arrested Thursday for electronic solicitation of a child and sexual exploitation of a child. The Kansas Legislature has failed to override a veto made by Governor Kelly to now keep the mail-in voting deadline in the Sunflower State the same. WebWIBW-TV - News Operation - News Team News Team Anchors Melissa Brunner - weeknights: 13 News at 5, 6 and 10P Ralph Hipp - weeknights: 13 News at 4, 6, and "It keeps the show moving, and you can go back and forth.". Recently, we caught up with former sports anchor Greg Sharpe. Some people living near Mississippi River adapt to flooded As 13 NEWS celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, we have a little fun recreating a story we found in our archives from 1980. Chris lives in Topeka, and enjoys spending time with his 16-year-old son Blake. The Kaw Valley Center Health Systems hosted local foster families for a free celebratory event to kick off Foster Parent Appreciation Month. In 2022, Sampson recorded 26 total tackles and 2.5 sacks. "It worked," Hipp said. WebRedirecting to /nba/news/2023-nba-playoffs-scores-results-series-schedules-warriors-knock-kings-out-in-game-7-lakers-await-champs/. For years, Labor Day meant the Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon. First responders were called to 735 SW Wayne Ave. around 11:30 a.m. Three children died Saturday morning following an attempted U-turn on the Kansas Turnpike just south of Topeka. The other was Hipp, a native of Gainesville, Fla. Hipp got the job, and the rest is Topeka TV history. WIBW-TV and KSNT continued to split the local rights to ABC programming for 16 years, until KLDH (channel 49, now KTKA) signed on the air as the market's third television outlet in June 1983. 13 at 65: Former sports anchor pursuing new dream in front of [22] As of 2021, MyNetworkTV programming now airs in the late night slot at 1:00 a.m CT.[23]. Wichita State has found no data has been compromised so far as its system recovers from an online hack attempt. A Kansas man who spent 16 years in prison for a rape and murder he didnt commit will receive $7.5 million from the county where he was A second fire in less than a month was sparked Monday morning at a former Topeka church building in central Topeka. [1], The station first signed on the air on November 15, 1953. In September 1954, the station relocated its transmitter facilities to a 950-foot (290m) broadcast tower located 500 yards (457m) west of the original tower (the tower was later leased to Washburn University when KTWU signed on). It has maintained a solid ratings lead even after gaining competitors in KSNT when that station signed on as KTSB in 1967, and KTKA-TV (the perennial third-place finisher among the market's newscasts for most of its history, except during its four-year tenure without a news department from 2002 to 2006) after that station signed on in 1983 as KLDH. The Topeka Police Dept. 13 at 65: 22 years of memories - and counting! Here is a complete directory of nearly all professional News Anchors near you. Hipp was part of WIBW-TV's staff when it moved in 2001 out of the building where its studios had been located since 1953 onMenninger Hill in west Topeka.