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Topeka city attorney explains soliciting rules, enforcement - WIBW
Topeka city attorney explains soliciting rules, enforcement WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:38 pm
Topeka city attorney explains soliciting rules, enforcement - WIBW
Topeka city attorney explains soliciting rules, enforcement WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:34 pm
U.S. Army soldiers take a tour of Topeka to find a home after serving - WIBW
U.S. Army soldiers take a tour of Topeka to find a home after serving WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:58 pm
New Topeka BBQ restaurant opens Friday - KSNT 27 News
New Topeka BBQ restaurant opens Friday KSNT 27 News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:07 pm
Shawnee Co. Fair plans Barnyard Bash - WIBW
Shawnee Co. Fair plans Barnyard Bash WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:02 pm
Topeka Rescue Mission collecting school supplies for area families - WIBW
Topeka Rescue Mission collecting school supplies for area families WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:02 pm
Topeka City Council Dist. 1: Brendan Jensen - WIBW
Topeka City Council Dist. 1: Brendan Jensen WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:01 pm
Topeka City Council Dist. 1: Brendan Jensen - WIBW
Topeka City Council Dist. 1: Brendan Jensen WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:00 pm
Topeka takes final steps to provide Lauren's Bay with tax incentives - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka takes final steps to provide Lauren's Bay with tax incentives The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:10 pm
Pearl De-Vee Jacobsen Obituary (2025) - Topeka, KS - Piper Funeral Home - Saint Marys - Legacy.com
Pearl De-Vee Jacobsen Obituary (2025) - Topeka, KS - Piper Funeral Home - Saint Marys Legacy.com
Published on 17 July 2025 | 8:12 pm
WATCH: Video Vault honors history of Fiesta Topeka - WIBW
WATCH: Video Vault honors history of Fiesta Topeka WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:09 pm
Brigitte Ann McCall - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Brigitte Ann McCall The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 17 July 2025 | 6:35 pm
TARC Executive Director looks toward the future - KSNT 27 News
TARC Executive Director looks toward the future KSNT 27 News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 5:55 pm
WATCH: Video Vault honors history of Fiesta Topeka - WIBW
WATCH: Video Vault honors history of Fiesta Topeka WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 5:30 pm
Gun show coming to Topeka this weekend - KSNT 27 News
Gun show coming to Topeka this weekend KSNT 27 News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:24 pm
AAA of Topeka collecting school supplies for children in foster care - WIBW
AAA of Topeka collecting school supplies for children in foster care WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:05 pm
New bargain store to hold grand opening soon in Topeka - KSNT 27 News
New bargain store to hold grand opening soon in Topeka KSNT 27 News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:46 pm
Invisible Arrests: Shawnee County’s Booking Blackout Raises Alarming Questions - This is Topeka
Invisible Arrests: Shawnee County’s Booking Blackout Raises Alarming Questions This is Topeka
Published on 17 July 2025 | 1:10 pm
Crews respond to downed trees early Thursday in Topeka - WIBW
Crews respond to downed trees early Thursday in Topeka WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 12:04 pm
Tens of thousands without power in Kansas and western Missouri - KSNT 27 News
Tens of thousands without power in Kansas and western Missouri KSNT 27 News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:56 am
Flood warning issued Thursday morning for Shawnee, Douglas, Osage and Jefferson counties - WIBW
Flood warning issued Thursday morning for Shawnee, Douglas, Osage and Jefferson counties WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:43 am
Flood warning canceled Thursday morning for Shawnee, Douglas, Osage and Jefferson counties - WIBW
Flood warning canceled Thursday morning for Shawnee, Douglas, Osage and Jefferson counties WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:43 am
Topeka linebacker Desmond Purnell has become the voice of Kansas State’s defense - Wichita Eagle
Topeka linebacker Desmond Purnell has become the voice of Kansas State’s defense Wichita Eagle
Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Evergy working to restore power to thousands who lost power Thursday - WIBW
Evergy working to restore power to thousands who lost power Thursday WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:38 am
See how many peppers these Topekans ate at the Fiesta Topeka jalapeño-eating contest - The Topeka Capital-Journal
See how many peppers these Topekans ate at the Fiesta Topeka jalapeño-eating contest The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:14 am
Fiesta Topeka: The Vibrant History of Oakland's Hispanic Celebration - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Fiesta Topeka: The Vibrant History of Oakland's Hispanic Celebration The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:14 am
Lineup for TPAC Live series of affordable shows is set. Here's what to expect - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Lineup for TPAC Live series of affordable shows is set. Here's what to expect The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:11 am
'I thought I was going to die.' Jalapeno-eating contestants endure agony - The Topeka Capital-Journal
'I thought I was going to die.' Jalapeno-eating contestants endure agony The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:11 am
How many properties in Topeka are condemned and what is it costing the city? - The Topeka Capital-Journal
How many properties in Topeka are condemned and what is it costing the city? The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:11 am
Bloom & Bramble gets creative with handcrafted drinks in Topeka's NOTO District - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Bloom & Bramble gets creative with handcrafted drinks in Topeka's NOTO District The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:11 am
Fiesta Topeka turns up the heat with the return of the jalapeño eating contest - WIBW
Fiesta Topeka turns up the heat with the return of the jalapeño eating contest WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:16 am
Fiesta Topeka turns up the heat with the return of the jalapeño eating contest - WIBW
Fiesta Topeka turns up the heat with the return of the jalapeño eating contest WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:15 am
The Coots entertain at Gage Park - WIBW
The Coots entertain at Gage Park WIBW
Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:19 am
SENT Topeka launches new effort to support teen mental health - WIBW
SENT Topeka launches new effort to support teen mental health WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 11:20 pm
Combat Air Museum helps dreams take off at Young Aviators class - WIBW
Combat Air Museum helps dreams take off at Young Aviators class WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 11:17 pm
What are Endeavor’s plans for Hotel Topeka? - KSNT 27 News
What are Endeavor’s plans for Hotel Topeka? KSNT 27 News
Published on 16 July 2025 | 11:04 pm
SENT Topeka launches new effort to support teen mental health - WIBW
SENT Topeka launches new effort to support teen mental health WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 10:51 pm
Topeka city leaders highlight structural improvements in latest health and safety meeting - WIBW
Topeka city leaders highlight structural improvements in latest health and safety meeting WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 10:18 pm
Topeka city leaders highlight structural improvements in latest health and safety meeting - WIBW
Topeka city leaders highlight structural improvements in latest health and safety meeting WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 10:17 pm
Topeka girls gain confidence through flag football - KSNT 27 News
Topeka girls gain confidence through flag football KSNT 27 News
Published on 16 July 2025 | 10:05 pm
City Manager stands by deal to sell Hotel Topeka - WIBW
City Manager stands by deal to sell Hotel Topeka WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:51 pm
‘We need Medicaid’: Kansans urge lawmakers to increase state funding for disability services - KSNT 27 News
‘We need Medicaid’: Kansans urge lawmakers to increase state funding for disability services KSNT 27 News
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:29 pm
Do you known this man? Help sought identifying person of interest in homicide - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Do you known this man? Help sought identifying person of interest in homicide The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 16 July 2025 | 6:10 pm
Crews extinguish car fire Wednesday morning just east of Topeka - WIBW
Crews extinguish car fire Wednesday morning just east of Topeka WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 4:14 pm
Hispanic tradition continues in 92nd Annual Fiesta Topeka celebration - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Hispanic tradition continues in 92nd Annual Fiesta Topeka celebration The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 16 July 2025 | 4:00 pm
Topeka police say 72-year-old man killed, found near local community center - KSNT 27 News
Topeka police say 72-year-old man killed, found near local community center KSNT 27 News
Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:57 pm
Topeka man admitted to raping and murdering 5-year-old girl, sentenced to life - Kansas City Star
Topeka man admitted to raping and murdering 5-year-old girl, sentenced to life Kansas City Star
Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:45 pm
Terry Keller, 72, identified as Topeka’s 10th homicide victim of 2025 - WIBW
Terry Keller, 72, identified as Topeka’s 10th homicide victim of 2025 WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:31 pm
Police investigating city’s 10th homicide of 2025 after man’s body found Tuesday in central Topeka - WIBW
Police investigating city’s 10th homicide of 2025 after man’s body found Tuesday in central Topeka WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:31 pm
Police to provide more details Wednesday morning on ‘suspicious death’ in central Topeka - WIBW
Police to provide more details Wednesday morning on ‘suspicious death’ in central Topeka WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:31 pm
Victor Milazzo - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Victor Milazzo The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 16 July 2025 | 1:48 pm
'Having white privilege is a joke': Topeka mayoral candidate defends extreme views - The Topeka Capital-Journal
'Having white privilege is a joke': Topeka mayoral candidate defends extreme views The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:11 am
Topeka mayoral candidate Henry McClure talks about his social media - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka mayoral candidate Henry McClure talks about his social media The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:03 am
Wednesday forecast: Hot with storms through tonight - WIBW
Wednesday forecast: Hot with storms through tonight WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:03 am
Suspicious death investigated of man found in vehicle near community center - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Suspicious death investigated of man found in vehicle near community center The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 16 July 2025 | 4:20 am
Topeka police investigate suspicious death near local community center - KSNT 27 News
Topeka police investigate suspicious death near local community center KSNT 27 News
Published on 16 July 2025 | 2:20 am
Police investigating suspicious death near Topeka community center - WIBW
Police investigating suspicious death near Topeka community center WIBW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 2:16 am
Man gets life sentence for rape, murder of Topeka 5-year-old - Lawrence Journal-World
Man gets life sentence for rape, murder of Topeka 5-year-old Lawrence Journal-World
Published on 16 July 2025 | 12:15 am
Mickel Cherry sentenced to consecutive life sentences in Zoey Felix murder case in Topeka - WIBW
Mickel Cherry sentenced to consecutive life sentences in Zoey Felix murder case in Topeka WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 11:29 pm
Hotel Topeka could sell soon, but Topeka won't get back its money for 20 years - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Hotel Topeka could sell soon, but Topeka won't get back its money for 20 years The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 15 July 2025 | 11:10 pm
92nd Fiesta Topeka kicks off with annual ribbon cutting ceremony - WIBW
92nd Fiesta Topeka kicks off with annual ribbon cutting ceremony WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:39 pm
New Downtown Topeka Inc. leader outlines vision for Capital City’s core - WIBW
New Downtown Topeka Inc. leader outlines vision for Capital City’s core WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:37 pm
Topeka Civic Theatre marks 100th Academy show with Camp Rock: The Musical - WIBW
Topeka Civic Theatre marks 100th Academy show with Camp Rock: The Musical WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:37 pm
Topeka City Council Dist. 1: Eli Bohannon - WIBW
Topeka City Council Dist. 1: Eli Bohannon WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:36 pm
New Downtown Topeka Inc. leader outlines vision for Capital City’s core - WIBW
New Downtown Topeka Inc. leader outlines vision for Capital City’s core WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:36 pm
Kansas Action for Children warns of “Big Beautiful Bill” impacts on Kansas - WIBW
Kansas Action for Children warns of “Big Beautiful Bill” impacts on Kansas WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:31 pm
Security Benefit presents $5k check to Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy - WIBW
Security Benefit presents $5k check to Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:23 pm
Hotel Topeka may have a potential buyer - KSNT 27 News
Hotel Topeka may have a potential buyer KSNT 27 News
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:13 pm
City announces potential buyer of Hotel Topeka - WIBW
City announces potential buyer of Hotel Topeka WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 10:12 pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library to hold book and media sale - WIBW
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library to hold book and media sale WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 8:15 pm
Triple-digit heat index Wednesday ahead of evening storms - KSNT 27 News
Triple-digit heat index Wednesday ahead of evening storms KSNT 27 News
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:07 pm
Man, 40, arrested after traffic stop Monday afternoon in North Topeka - WIBW
Man, 40, arrested after traffic stop Monday afternoon in North Topeka WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 5:58 pm
‘Critical federal funds’ missing for rural communities, wildfire relief in Kansas - KSNT 27 News
‘Critical federal funds’ missing for rural communities, wildfire relief in Kansas KSNT 27 News
Published on 15 July 2025 | 5:39 pm
'I told myself to stay calm': Frost comes from behind to win TGA Stroke Play Championship - The Topeka Capital-Journal
'I told myself to stay calm': Frost comes from behind to win TGA Stroke Play Championship The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 15 July 2025 | 5:20 pm
Man sentenced for raping, killing Topeka five-year-old girl in 2023 - KSNT 27 News
Man sentenced for raping, killing Topeka five-year-old girl in 2023 KSNT 27 News
Published on 15 July 2025 | 4:39 pm
$600,000 price increase approved for Shawnee Co. detention center work - KSNT 27 News
$600,000 price increase approved for Shawnee Co. detention center work KSNT 27 News
Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:47 pm
Free jazz concert set for late July at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - WIBW
Free jazz concert set for late July at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:46 pm
Look inside the Menninger Clock Tower building - WIBW
Look inside the Menninger Clock Tower building WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 2:32 pm
Mickel Cherry sentenced to consecutive life sentences in Zoey Felix murder case in Topeka - KWCH
Mickel Cherry sentenced to consecutive life sentences in Zoey Felix murder case in Topeka KWCH
Published on 15 July 2025 | 1:55 pm
‘Absolutely heartbreaking’: Mickel Cherry sentenced to consecutive life sentences in Zoey Felix murder case in Topeka - WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 1:55 pm
William Michener Jr. - The Topeka Capital-Journal
William Michener Jr. The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 15 July 2025 | 1:17 pm
Tonix and Tunes is a new bar and lounge opening its doors in NOTO. What to know - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Tonix and Tunes is a new bar and lounge opening its doors in NOTO. What to know The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 15 July 2025 | 9:11 am
New building for Jones Advisory Group opens in southwest Topeka - The Topeka Capital-Journal
New building for Jones Advisory Group opens in southwest Topeka The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 15 July 2025 | 9:11 am
Topeka City Council District 1 candidates talk affordable housing and violence - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka City Council District 1 candidates talk affordable housing and violence The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 15 July 2025 | 9:10 am
DeShawn Hanika represents Kansas football, and Topeka, at Big 12 Conference media days - The Topeka Capital-Journal
DeShawn Hanika represents Kansas football, and Topeka, at Big 12 Conference media days The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 15 July 2025 | 8:10 am
Walter Knox Hillmer - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Walter Knox Hillmer The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Linda Kaye McGinty Obituary July 15, 2025 - Dove Cremations & Funerals
Linda Kaye McGinty Obituary July 15, 2025 Dove Cremations & Funerals
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Frost stays cool, wins Topeka Golf Association Stroke Play tournament - KSNT 27 News
Frost stays cool, wins Topeka Golf Association Stroke Play tournament KSNT 27 News
Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:49 am
We The People: Oakland neighborhood brightens up with culture in celebration of Fiesta Topeka - WIBW
We The People: Oakland neighborhood brightens up with culture in celebration of Fiesta Topeka WIBW
Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:24 am
Fiesta Topeka, Sunflower State Games bring big boost to local economy - KSNT 27 News
Fiesta Topeka, Sunflower State Games bring big boost to local economy KSNT 27 News
Published on 15 July 2025 | 3:00 am
‘It’s kind of a kick in the teeth’: Topeka restaurant searches for missing iconic pig statue - KSNT 27 News
‘It’s kind of a kick in the teeth’: Topeka restaurant searches for missing iconic pig statue KSNT 27 News
Published on 14 July 2025 | 11:40 pm
Prosecutors argue for consecutive 25-year sentences in murder of 5-year-old Kansas girl - Kansas Reflector
Prosecutors argue for consecutive 25-year sentences in murder of 5-year-old Kansas girl Kansas Reflector
Published on 14 July 2025 | 11:16 pm
Final countdown: 24 hours from Fiesta Topeka - WIBW
Final countdown: 24 hours from Fiesta Topeka WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:52 pm
Capper Foundation celebrates founder’s 160th birthday in Topeka - KSNT 27 News
Capper Foundation celebrates founder’s 160th birthday in Topeka KSNT 27 News
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:43 pm
‘She brought light to my life’: Father of Zoey Felix calls for harshest punishment for Mickel Cherry - KSNT 27 News
‘She brought light to my life’: Father of Zoey Felix calls for harshest punishment for Mickel Cherry KSNT 27 News
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:59 pm
Topeka man arrested for possession of meth following warrant for arrest - WIBW
Topeka man arrested for possession of meth following warrant for arrest WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:31 pm
Capper keeps ice cream tradition alive for founder’s birthday - WIBW
Capper keeps ice cream tradition alive for founder’s birthday WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:15 pm
Topeka secures elections with new machine transportation contract, just in time for primaries - WIBW
Topeka secures elections with new machine transportation contract, just in time for primaries WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:09 pm
Paul "Dean" Massey - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Paul "Dean" Massey The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:56 pm
'Why Uncle?': Gut-wrenching words at sentencing of man who killed Topeka's Zoey Felix - The Topeka Capital-Journal
'Why Uncle?': Gut-wrenching words at sentencing of man who killed Topeka's Zoey Felix The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:21 pm
Witnesses take the stand in trial of accused murderer Mickel Cherry - WIBW
Witnesses take the stand in trial of accused murderer Mickel Cherry WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:02 pm
Crash reported early Monday afternoon in west Topeka - WIBW
Crash reported early Monday afternoon in west Topeka WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:47 pm
Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka receives $162k in Community Service Program Tax Credits - WIBW
Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka receives $162k in Community Service Program Tax Credits WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:26 pm
Topeka man arrested for possession of cocaine following traffic stop - WIBW
Topeka man arrested for possession of cocaine following traffic stop WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:03 pm
Two Topekans arrested for possession of crack cocaine following traffic stop - WIBW
Two Topekans arrested for possession of crack cocaine following traffic stop WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 3:43 pm
Crews respond to fire Monday morning in East Topeka - WIBW
Crews respond to fire Monday morning in East Topeka WIBW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 1:24 pm
False alarms of ICE presence cause fear in Topeka immigrant communities - The Topeka Capital-Journal
False alarms of ICE presence cause fear in Topeka immigrant communities The Topeka Capital-Journal
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:10 am
Tasia Marie Collins Obituary July 1, 2025 - Dove Cremations & Funerals
Tasia Marie Collins Obituary July 1, 2025 Dove Cremations & Funerals
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Federal funding delays cause temporary closures to Topeka food pantries - WIBW
Federal funding delays cause temporary closures to Topeka food pantries WIBW
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Topeka prepares for impact of Kansas City World Cup - KSNT 27 News
Topeka prepares for impact of Kansas City World Cup KSNT 27 News
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am