WIBW Latest School Closings and Delays

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As winter weather moves across Northeast Kansas, staying informed about school schedules is a top priority for families. WIBW News 13, Topeka’s long-standing leader in local news, provides the most comprehensive and up-to-the-minute information on school closings and delays for the region.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Find the WIBW Closing List

WIBW offers several ways to track the status of your local district, whether you are at home or on the go.

1. The Online “Closings” Dashboard

The fastest way to see a full list of affected schools, churches, and businesses is the WIBW School Closings page.

Searchable Format: You can quickly filter by district name or city.
Real-Time Sync: As soon as a superintendent notifies the station, the website is updated.

2. The 13 News Weather App

For immediate alerts, the WIBW 13 Weather App is highly recommended.

Push Notifications: Receive alerts specifically for winter weather warnings in your GPS location.
Interactive Radar: Track snow bands moving through Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, and Emporia in real-time.

3. On-Air Ticker

During severe weather events, WIBW 13 broadcasts a continuous “crawl” at the bottom of the screen. This ticker lists every active closing and delay in alphabetical order. Tune in to the 13 News This Morning starting at 4:30 AM for the latest updates.

Understanding Typical Schedule Changes

When winter weather strikes, Kansas schools generally adopt one of three schedules:

Status	Impact on Students
2-Hour Delay	School begins two hours later than normal. Morning preschool is usually canceled.
Closed / Snow Day	All classes and school-sponsored activities are canceled for the day.
Remote Learning Day	Physical buildings are closed, but students are expected to log in for virtual instruction.

Important Contacts for Major Districts

If you are looking for specific updates for the largest districts in the WIBW viewing area, you can also check their official portals:

Topeka Public Schools (USD 501): topekapublicschools.net
Auburn-Washburn (USD 437): usd437.net
Seaman (USD 345): seamanschools.org

Pro-Tip: “Don’t Wait for the Call”

Superintendents often make the final decision between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM. However, if road conditions are clearly hazardous the night before, some districts may announce a “Snow Day” as early as 9:00 PM. Keep your volume up on your mobile alerts to get a head start on your morning plans.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Kansas from WIBW. Kansas Source for News, Weather and Sports.

WIBW-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Topeka, Kansas, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia