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Topeka West remembers 9/11, honors former student killed in 2003 terrorist attack

Topeka West held a flag-raising on Friday in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

KHP’s Labor Day weekend activity report shows no fatalities, more citations

Data from a Kansas Highway Patrol report shows troopers issued more citations over Labor Day weekend, but luckily, no fatalities were reported.

Church hosts fourth annual summer block party

First United Methodist Church hosted its fourth annual summer block party Sunday afternoon.

Topeka’s Boys and Girls Club holds first Heroes on the Diamond softball tournament

Topeka’s Boys and Girls Club held its inaugural “Heroes on the Diamond” softball tournament Saturday afternoon at Felker Park.

Topeka restaurateur’s health issues prompt eatery closure

The Chef’s Kiss, a restaurant located right off SW 17th and Washburn, is closing.

Minimally-invasive knee surgery technique bends recovery time for the better

A Topeka surgeon is using a minimally-invasive technique for knee replacements that can improve and speed up recovery.

Topeka Shriners hosting pair of events

The Topeka Shriners are hosting Dwarfanators Wrestling on Sept. 3 and a Cornhole Tournament and BBQ Competition on Sept. 12. Both events take pl…

Onmi Circle plans inaugural benefit gala

Reimagining Opportunities, a benefit gala for Omni Circle Group, is 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at Topeka Social, 518 SE Adams.

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 murder in North Topeka

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the Nov. 2024 killing of Jessie Leeann Grahnert in North Topeka.

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition celebrates Shawnee County designation as “Plus Community”

Named a “Community Supporting Breastfeeding Plus,” support in the community includes businesses that allow or make space for breastfeeding and d…

Man sentenced after moving 4,000 grams of fentanyl in Kansas

An Idaho man was sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison after being caught in Kansas with packages of fentanyl that he was moving across the coun…

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’

Trump signs order directing interior secretary to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as Canada trade war persists.

Kansas ranchers say Trump beef tariff plan could hurt local producers

President Donald Trump’s proposal to lower the import price for up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef has many Kansas farmers worried the pl…

Topeka church invites community to block party

The Neighborhood Block Party at First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd., runs noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30.

Want the inside scoop on Topeka Police Dept.? Sign up for Citizens Academy

The 2026 Fall Citizens Academy for the Topeka Police Dept. meets Tuesdays, Sept. 22 to Dec. 15. Applications are open through Sept. 14.

Emporia City Commission submit data center, battery storage system questions for November ballot

Emporia City Commission approved a resolutions to place the data center and battery storage system questions on the Nov. 3, 2026, General Electi…

Cyclosporiasis data shows increase by 22 cases, totaling 829 cases in Kansas

Cyclosporiasis data show an increase of 22 cases, totaling 829 cases in Kansas.

Woman seriously injured in Tuesday crash on Kansas Turnpike

Crash reported on I-35 near turnpike service area.