On the day of its sign-on, following an introductory program presented by the station's staff, WIBW-TV aired its first program, a DuMont network broadcast of an NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns. Senator Jerry Moran has helped introduce a bill that would safeguard veterans choices in their healthcare decision and improve quality and access to care. I'm Alyssa Miller and I co-anchor 13 NEWS This Morning from 5-7 a.m. with Jared Broyles. "Well, we look out the window andRalph was sitting under a tree reading a book! Eight people suffered injuries, one severe enough to be air lifted to a Kansas City hospital. Hipp said he also interviewed Jimmy Carter on a Gainesville radio show before Carterwas elected president. WebDoug Meyers WIBW-TV Meyers 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 Jeremy Goodwin Reina Flores Governor Laura Kelly has issued a State Disaster Emergency declaration due to a high risk of wildfires expected over the weekend. "Getting the 30 meant a lot to me," he said. After 9.5 years behind the camera, Chris has moved largely behind the scenes, taking over as WIBW's Digital Content Manager in May 2021. Jared Broyles - WIBW An Illinois man has been sentenced to more than 30 years behind bars for repeatedly beating, torturing and strangling his former girlfriend in a Manhattan hotel room. following a single vehicle wreck Thursday night. A portion of the Kansas Avenue bridge in Topeka was shut down Tuesday morning after a car collided with a utility pole. Victoria Cassell One person was injured after they had to jump out of a second floor window Sunday night to escape a house fire in Tecumseh. [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]. [29][30][31] However, since the transition, some viewers in urban areas of the Topeka market have experienced difficulty receiving the station's channel 13 signal over-the-air. The station's sales manager Roger Brokke and sales associate Greg Palmer received non-life-threatening leg injuries in the attack. 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A handful of area schools have been given an infusion of cash as they continue to overperform as challenges with student numbers continue. Shawnee County residents got to hear Tuesday night from several candidates running for the Kansas House of Representatives. Multimedia Journalist & Weekend Anchor. FILE - A pedestrian walks past a First Republic Bank in San Francisco on April 26, 2023. Published: Apr. 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. He finished his degree at Wichita State and returned as a full-time employee that November. "He did a ton of those radio shows," he said. The show encompassed more than four decades of WIBW-TV's 65-year history. Speech and Debate Teacher/Coach at Most Pure Heart of Mary School, Copywriter at Jeanette M. Pryor. Our look back in time every Monday on Live at Five begins with a fond local amusement park you may remember.. the earlier version of Boyles' Joyland in Topeka. I dont think words can adequately describe how excited I am to re-join my friends at WIBW, Channel 13. Oliver said. The Topeka Police Dept. A domestic dispute in Central Topeka led to the arrest of one man after he was found inside a stolen vehicle south of the Capital City. To serve portions of the market that cannot adequately receive the main signal, WIBW-TV operates a digital fill-in translator in Topeka, which broadcasts on channel 33. He also worked with Mark Ewing, Dave Relihan, Dana Wright and numerous other WIBW personalities. In 1961, WIBW-AM-TV were joined by a second radio sister, WIBW-FM (94.5 FM). A Topeka native turned Broadway star is in the Capital City promoting his upcoming holiday show. 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. ", 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. The doubleheader marked a day of Senior Day celebrations for the Ichabods. Michael E. Aiken, 44, Anna M. Swarthout, 22, and Sean A. Coble, 33, all of Topeka, were apprehended early Friday morning. 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). However, Morris would have likely had to sell off channel 13 in any event. Submit a photo of your child after losing their first tooth! 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He was named a second-team All-American as an all-purpose player in 2022. Lawrence Police say Armeer Asad led police down the turnpike at speeds over 100 mph before he crashed into a barrier wall on Sept. 5. The 66 310 lb lineman was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection in 2022, starting in all 13 games for the Jayhawks. WIBW-TV - Wikipedia [7], On May 23, 2012, a man broke into the WIBW studio lobby, stabbed two station employees and bit another employee. 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. The subchannel disaffiliated from This TV on September 10, 2012, and switched its secondary affiliation to MeTV (both networks were owned at the time by Weigel Broadcasting). 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. A Nebraska man was hospitalized after his car hit the guardrail of a bridge along a western Kansas highway. Officials in the Capital City continue to attempt to identify a man connected to a weekend gas station robbery. More: 12 hours of deliberation not enough as Dana Chandler jury continues to Monday, "Every one takes a little piece out of you, but it's especially sadfor me when we have a child or a young girl just out of high school who's killed in an accident," he said. Although Topeka was originally part of the Kansas City market, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made Topeka a separate market in 1963. Former WIBW-TV news anchor Bob Murray went on to a career helping candidates and elected officials manage the media. She anchored the evening news, served as news director, and showed her light-hearted side co-hosting "Take Five!". Their contrasting personalities have helped make Brunner and Hipp a great team, Brunner said. "There was a tornado warning, and people were going, 'Where's Ralph?' 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. [8][9][10], Later on, Schurz Communications announced on September 14, 2015, that it would exit from broadcasting and sell its entire broadcasting division, including KWCH-DT (and its satellites), KSCW-DT, and the JSA with KDCU-DT, to Gray Television for approximately $442.5 million. When Ralph Hipp announced his retirement, it signified the end of a 30-year anchor career with WIBW. The day WIBW-TV marked 35 years on the air was spent covering a tornado that skipped across part of southwest Topeka. Students and staff at Topeka West High School took cover as their building was hit. A new addition to the WIBW-TV studio landscape honors our history --- and a man who was part of the WIBW story for 58 years. He totaled 26 tackles and five pass breakups with the Wildcats this season. Martinez dealt with some injury issues in his lone season with the Wildcats after transferring from Nebraska. Program Director at KSDB Wildcat 91.9 Sales Staff, Front Desk at Lawrence Athletic Club, Co-Founder & President at Media Creations by Katrina, LLC. As of September 2019, MyNetworkTV programming was moved from prime time to overnight hours. TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A former WIBW-TV news anchor is coming home to replace long-time anchorman Ralph Hipp, who is retiring September 2. When the "one to a market" rule went into effect in 1968, the combination of the Daily Capital, State Journal, and WIBW-AM-FM-TV were protected by a grandfather clause that allowed existing newspaper and broadcasting combinations. Peyton continued his career at WIBW 13 in July 2017. He also spent 17 years as a weeknight Friends and family said goodbye today to one of the three little girls killed in a crash on the Kansas Turnpike. The other was Hipp, a native of Gainesville, Fla. Hipp got the job, and the rest is Topeka TV history. 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. I'm married to someone a few of you might know - news anchor Melissa Brunner. Several Topeka businesses are offering extra holiday savings throughout the month of December. Most recently he has been in a public relations position at a large Denver, Colorado school district. Melissa Brunner Topeka Ks, Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, Salary 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). CBS/MyNetworkTV affiliate in Topeka, Kansas, Reception may vary by location and some stations may only be viewable with. Our memories of 13 News this anniversary week include Ralph HIpp, who's held the anchor chair on 13 News at 10 since 1990. "He is someone who champions the accomplishments and achievements of young peopleand celebrates their successes," she said. The Shawnee County Historical Society is holding its annual Historic Homes Tour this weekend. I'm Alyssa Miller and I co-anchor 13 NEWS This Morning from 5-7 a.m. with Jared Broyles. 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. identified the victim as Keith K. Gaylord Jr., 23, of Topeka. Ap Style, Journalism, News Writing, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Editing, Media Relations, Social Kansas Communications Director at Americans for Prosperity, Video Production, Television, Journalism, Broadcast, Edius, Social Media, County Commisioner at Geary County Kansas, News Director at 27 News KSNT/FOX 43 KTMJ, Public Affairs Specialist - Strategic Effect Communications at US Army - 1st Infantry Division. The holiday shopping season kicks off at the end of this week! 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. 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The man whose gun was used in the shooting death of a 13-year has been sentenced to 86 months in prison. In 2001, WIBW-TV relocated from its original studios on Southwest 6th Avenue into a new state-of-the-art facility on Commerce Place in southwest Topeka (WIBW radio subsequently relocated to studio facilities located on Executive Drive in southwest Topeka's Huntoon Hill neighborhood). Request Help Promoting Your Event. 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. I'm a military kid and moved several times growing up, including to Japan where I lived for two years, but I'm an Okie through and through. Just one month away from 13's anniversary on November 15th, we take a few minutes to get some special memories from reporter, anchor and former News Director Jim Hollis. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. A woman has been sentenced to a little over 26 years behind bars for a Topeka home invasion. Hipp is a kind, genuine person who cares about the Topeka community and its people, Brunner stressed. [1], The station first signed on the air on November 15, 1953. However, Kansas was located on the eastern side of the original call divide, so it would have been acceptable to have a "W" in Kansas in any event. Capper bought the station later in 1927. WIBW-TV has been the far-and-away market leader in Topeka for as long as viewership records have been kept. Live news or weather bulletins from KAKE in Wichita would interrupt the channel's regular taped programming schedule. Bauersfeld was promoted to WIBWs sports directors chair in July 2008, replacing Mark Ewing when Ewing left for Wichita to develop local programming for Kansas Cox 22. We couldnt be more pleased to bring back an accomplished WIBW-TV alumnus to our talented news team, said WIBW-TV General Manager Roger Brokke. As voters turnout for Georgias runoff election, Americans are considering how Tuesdays results could impact the nation moving forward. Renovation plans for the historic Docking State Office Building in downtown Topeka are progressing. Some people living near Mississippi River adapt to flooded The television station originally operated from studio facilities located on 6th Street and Wanamaker Road in west Topeka, near the Menninger Clinic, where it shared the facility with co-owned WIBW radio (AM 580). This was largely because the only other VHF frequency in the Topeka area, channel 11, had been designated for non-commercial broadcasting use; that allocation eventually was occupied by KTWU, which signed on the air in October 1965. Morning & Midday Anchor WIBW. of Transportation, Sports and News Personality, Producer and Researcher at WIBW Radio, On-Air News and Sports Personality, Producer, Researcher at WIBW Radio. A question that could change the balance of power in Kansas is on voters ballots. WIBW's Ralph Hipp is retiring after 30 years as their TV news Meyers Bio, Wiki, Age, Family, Wife, WIBW A petition to close a south Topeka bar, where several violent crimes have occurred since its opening 3 years ago, has over 530 signatures. Hippmoved toNashville in 1998 so his wife, health care executive Sheila Hipp, could establishcall centers to handle patient information. 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 More: Eastern Kansas will see dangerously high temperatures by 2053, new climate study predicts, Hipp talked this past week with The Capital-Journal about the time he's spent doingwhat he calls"the best job in the world.". Emergency Medical Kits are essential to saving airline In 1994, the station had Hipp andMary Loftus team up for newscasts. Dave Relihan served as meteorologist on WIBW-TV from 1981 to 2000. - for 13 NEWS anchor, 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. Local. So it's going to be hard to imagine this place without him.". Peytons professional broadcast weather career started when he was just 18 years old at Channel 6 News in Lawrence. The ice rink will be open from Nov. 12, 2022 through the end of January 2023. [20] One month later on April 10, 2006, Montecito Broadcast Group announced that NBC affiliate KSNT (channel 27) would serve as The CW's Topeka affiliate (through its national feed for smaller markets, The CW Plus), carrying the network on its second digital subchannel.[21]. The Topeka Police Department is investigating after a person arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound, minutes after a shooting was reported. WIBW was one such station. Five people will be interviewed for Topekas District 9 open city council seat, vacated by Mike Lesser. A 3-year-old child taken from a Topeka home Friday morning is back in protective custody. 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. A Michigan man wanted for kidnapping and a woman were arrested after officials in Kansas allegedly found drugs in their vehicle. 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 Roger Ailes. WIBW 13 at 65: Former sports anchor pursuing new dream in front of Halloween is just a few days away and many pet owners are eager to participate in the spooky holiday. V-100 opportunity first drew Ralph Hill to Topeka. WIBW is pleased to welcome David Oliver back to contribute to the legendary stations tradition of service to the community. Who will be Topeka's next city manager? Two men were arrested last Thursday on drug charges during a traffic stop in Jackson County. Channel 13 provided 24 consecutive hours of coverage beginning when the tornado struck Topeka, later transitioning to coverage of the storm's aftermath. Crews were called to the 1500 block of SE 4th St. just before 9 a.m. on reports of a vehicle in Shunganunga Creek. Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story "It's hard to imagine walking out there at 6 and 10 every night for longer than a week's vacation without having Ralph next to me. Hipp'sretirement ends a 51-year broadcasting career, which he said began when he startedworking in radio during his last week in high school in Gainesville. ""People know Ralph," she said. 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!" But it took quite a journey to secure its future - by preserving its past. A new addition to the WIBW-TV studio landscape honors our history --- and a man who was part of the WIBW story for 58 years. Reina Flores Hipp handled those that took place at 10 p.m. WIBW-TV first signed its second digital subchannel on the air on September 5, 2006 as a primary affiliate of MyNetworkTV and a secondary affiliate of the multicultural television network Colours TV. The Kaw Valley Center Health Systems hosted local foster families for a free celebratory event to kick off Foster Parent Appreciation Month. Here are some of the historic political road trips he's enjoyed the most. Series star Gordon Jump also worked at WIBW-TV before he transitioned into acting. One person was found dead inside a trailer that caught fire overnight on Monday in Junction City. Pair from St. Marys arrested for drugs in Jackson Co. 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, Investigation finds gunshop claiming to be in Wichita may be fake, Another defendant pleads no contest in Jesus Avila murder trials, Early morning traffic stop leads to discovery of guns, drugs, passengers arrest, Local schools given infusion of cash as they succeed as enrollment issues persist. The 57-year-old had appeared on CNN on Monday during the morning programme as normal, before reports of his dismissal were publicised later that day. History of WIBW Richie Kennedy | route56.com Hipp has been a WIBW-TV news anchor for 30 years, more than 40% of the nearly 69 years the station been on the 13 at 65: 22 years of memories - and counting! - for 13 NEWS 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 Real Christmas trees can make your spirits bright, but if not cared for properly, can be a hazard in your home. According to a new national review, Kansas State University has been ranked as one of the best colleges for its value. An elementary school teacher is being recognized for her impact on students in the Seaman school district. I feel like its the pinnacle of my 25-year broadcast career to be able to come back to the place where it all started, to be able to rejoin a team that I hold in the highest regard, to be able to bring news again to the people of Northeast Kansas. 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. Read more about this topic: WIBW-TV, News Operation, To have news value is to have a tin can tied to ones tail.T.E.