Cecelia Jenkins

Multimedia Journalist for WIBW. I'm ready to get out and share your stories.

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You will not be able to access I-70 Westbound until this is resolved. Please avoid the area is possible. You will be diverted North on 99. Officers say it is best to take K-18 instead of getting back on I-70 if possible.

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One person has died following an accident near Hwy 24 and N. Kansas Ave. Police are still on scene investigating what may have caused the crash. No foul play is suspected.

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Sections of 24 are closed from 17th St. to U.S. Highway 59 due to a fatal crash. I’m told it will be closed for at least another hour.

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Kris Kobach and his family appear in front of a large crowd to announce his run for the U.S. Senate.

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Currently in Leavenworth where Former Secretary of State Kris Kobach will officially announce his run for the U.S. Senate.

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It’s a full house at Grace Cathedral’s Independence Day Celebration and Service.

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Just drove past an accident near the Walmart and Dillons in North Topeka.

Part of the road appears to be shut down.

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Construction at 29th and Fairlawn is coming to a close. According to the City Manager it should wrap up July 1st.

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Stormont Vail Health purchased the naming rights of the Kansas Expocentre for $2,575,000. It is now called the Stormont Vail Events Center.

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The Kansas Expocentre is now called the Stortmont Vail Event Center.

The announcement was made this morning at the Shawnee County Commission meeting.

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Crews work to rebuild homes and pick up debris left behind from last week’s devastating tornado just South of Lawrence.

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Multiple agencies in Wabaunsee County are currently working on flood preparations.

An evacuation advisory is in effect for northern portions of Wabaunsee County in the Kansas River flood plains.

[Douglas Co. EM @dgcoem]

HEALTH INFORMATION:

Heart to Heart International will have its mobile medical unit on site at Linwood Elementary School in Leavenworth County for those needing medical assistance from yesterday's storm.

[Shawn Wheat TV @LNLShawn]

More damage south of Lawrence. #kswx

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Work is being done to repair this home north of Mayetta after it was damaged by a tornado last night.

Check out this video.

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Hookers N Reelers on Lake Perry is dealing with some flooding.

They’ve been moving most things out of the restaurant or to the second level as water comes in.

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Run For The Wall bikers will soon make a stop here in Topeka before continuing on to Washington D.C.

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Oral arguments in the school finance case have begun in front of the Kansas Supreme Court.

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Here’s a sneak peek of a Topeka Metro Bus getting wrapped ahead of the 65th anniversary of Brown V. Board. It will hit the streets later this week.

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Zoo Director says he doesn’t believe Sanjiv was an angry tiger. He says maybe the relationship Kristyn Hayden-Ortega built with the tiger played a role in the outcome of this situation.