Tori Whalen is a Producer at KWCH 12. She focuses on regional interest and world news, with particular attention to themes such as transportation and mobility, construction and real estate, as well as crime and justice. Tori's work has been featured in KWCH 12, KCTV/KSMO/tv, and WIBW TV.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Public Schools kicked off the first of its senior graduations, starting at Hope Street Academy.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee County is moving forward with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation's Gage Park Carousel Renovation project
By: Tori Whalen
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Sheldon Head Start hosted a ceremony on Monday, May 18, to celebrate its youngest scholars.
Published May 19, 2026 at 7:42 PM EDT | Updated moments ago TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kids and kids at heart can now become animators at “Animationland.”
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Senator officially files in the race for governor at the Secretary of State's Office.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka's Goodwill location has been closed for a couple of months, but has now reopened after a full remodel.
Two sculptures have been unveiled as the final artworks of the Topeka Zoo’s ‘Washed Ashore’ art exhibit.
By: Tori Whalen
The swimming season kicked off over the weekend in Shawnee County, but county commissioners are already looking ahead to next summer.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The first day of June also marks the first day of several celebrations throughout the month in honor of Juneteenth.
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Pottawatomie County is set to take another step in its own conversations about the prospect of data center construction.
