Tori Whalen is a Producer at KWCH 12. She covers a diverse range of topics including real estate development, the housing market, and the construction industry, as well as arts and entertainment themes like urban art and street art. Tori's work has been featured in KWCH 12, KCTV/KSMO/tv, and WIBW TV.
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Topeka, United States (Local)
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Tori's coverage primarily focuses on local news, including government announcements and breaking events in Kansas. She is likely to be responsive to pitches related to local politics, education, crime, and weather.
Given her focus on government and politics as well as crime-related news, she may respond well to sources who can provide expert commentary or analysis on these topics within the context of Kansas specifically.
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By: Tori Whalen
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The implementation of an advertising/sponsorship agreement could lead to new benefits for Lake Shawnee, especially its Bark Park.
By: Tori Whalen
Published Aug. 26, 2026 at 9:43 PM CEST | Updated 6 minutes ago TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Cyclosporiasis data show an increase of 22 cases, totaling 829 cases in Kansas.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A helicopter could be seen flying over Topeka's West Ridge Mall Wednesday morning. It was all part of the mall's latest renovation project
By: Tori Whalen
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - We now know the tentative, updated schedule for a delayed Shawnee County road construction project near Berryton Elementary, which may be nearing an end.
By: Tori Whalen
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Approximately 100 Shawnee County employees who use GLP-1 medications could see their weight-loss drug costs jump if commissioners decide the county can't keep covering a part of the medications.
By: Tori Whalen
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Some former Kansas corrections professionals joined a group of Kansans calling for an end to the death penalty in our state during a rally at the State Capitol building.
Published Sep. 3, 2026 at 2:04 AM CEST | Updated 6 minutes ago
By: Tori Whalen
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution ensuring the county can go over revenue neutral if the 2027 budget plan goes over budget.
Published Sep. 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM GMT+2 | Updated 5 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Fire Department will host a smoke alarm outreach event at a north Topeka mobile home park in the aftermath of a fatal fire that happened in the community.
