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Ben Bauman is the co-anchor for the 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts.
Ben got his broadcasting start as a student at Washburn University in Topeka, with a part-time ‘gig’ at the PBS station, KTWU. He soon added another part-time job as weekend anchor/reporter at WIBW Radio and TV. After receiving his Communications degree from Washburn, Ben joined WIBW Radio, where he soon moved up to the position of News Director, a job he held for 10 years.
During a two-year hiatus, Ben served as Director of Communication for Kansas Governor Bill Graves, but at the end of Graves’ second term, Ben was back in broadcasting, resuming morning anchor duties in 2003 at 580-WIBW.
Ben has been honored by his peers for broadcast excellence numerous times, but says he is most rewarded by knowing a story has helped, inspired or entertained someone. He is also a graduate of the Leadership Kansas program and has served on various community and non-profit groups, including his church and local school board.
Ben grew up on a farm near Bern, Kansas, where he enjoys returning as often as possible. He and his wife, Marj, have three grown children and four grandchildren. They enjoy spending time with family, travel, gardening and sports.
You can follow Ben on Twitter @bbauman49.
Recent Stories
Longtime Topeka missionary headed to Haiti again
A local pastor who's been traveling to Haiti for 47 years leaves on another mission trip Tuesday.
Wife of Topekan held in Haiti creates Facebook page
Marta Culberth tells 49 News' Ben Bauman she is certain her husband is innocent of the charges against him.
Ben's People: Captain Chuck Yockey
He calls the mission he oversees Topeka's best-kept secret. In this week's Ben's People, the captain of the local Salvation Army.
Ten Americans in Haiti charged with kidnapping
Topeka fireman among group of missionaries
An attorney says 10 Americans detained in Haiti for trying to take 33 children out of the country after the Jan. 12 earthquake have been charged with child kidnapping.
Topeka Zoo Director job posted
The City of Topeka is officially in search mode for a zoo director and veterinarian.
Topeka man's Haiti hearing expected Wednesday
A judge in Port au Prince heard from women on the U.S. mission team Tuesday, says he'll hear from the men on Wednesday.
Singing Valentines available
At least two local groups are offering a 'musical' option for Valentine gift-giving.
Topekan arrested in Haiti
A group of U.S. Missionaries in Haiti - including a man from Topeka - will spend another night in jail in Port au Prince, accused of trying to smuggle children out of the country.
Ben's People: Haiti Mission Team
A mission team from Kansas which was in Haiti at the time of the earthquake. Their story, including a dramatic trip home with 7 legally adopted Haitian children, is the topic of this week's Ben's People.
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