KCUR | By Zane Irwin
Published April 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM CDT
The Trump administration’s promised deportations have private prison operator CoreCivic moving to use the inactive...
Parents Say They Were Never Informed After Sub Allegedly Bullied and Assaulted Student at Meadows Elementary
TOPEKA, KS — More questions are emerging about a...
Washburn Rural Responds After Racist Promposal Photo Circulates Online
TOPEKA, Kan.—April 21, 2025 — Washburn Rural High School has issued an official statement after a...
By Alyssa Granado
This week brings a blend of emotional intensity, mental fog, and unexpected breakthroughs. Many may feel tension between relationship needs and work...
April 7th–13th HoroscopesBy Alyssa Granado
This week brings optimism, healing, and release. Mercury and Venus both go direct—finally offering the clarity and movement we’ve been...
In a powerful display of cultural pride and unity, Haskell Indian Nations University held its long-awaited Spring Resilience Powwow on Saturday, April 5, after...
Topeka, Kansas, boasts a vibrant happy hour scene with diverse venues offering enticing deals and signature drinks. Here are five top spots to consider:
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It’s a full-on blizzard outside today, and while the snow drifts are picture-perfect, the reality inside our homes is anything but. Between the swirling...
As the holiday season settles over the capital city, Topekans are busy planning menus, shopping for ingredients, and preparing to celebrate a season steeped...
A Historic Run for Washburn Basketball
The Washburn University men's basketball team has had a season for the record books. Under the leadership of head...
In a major setback for the local pickleball community, newly constructed tournament-quality courts—considered some of the finest between Kansas City and Denver—are already showing...
TOPEKA, KS — A substitute teacher at a 501 USD Elementary School has been terminated by Topeka Public Schools following what external sources describe...
By This Is Topeka StaffPublished: April 20, 2025
A racially charged prom-posal sign featuring two Topeka-area high school students has ignited outrage across social media...
TOPEKA, Kan. (This Is Topeka) — A 19-year-old Topeka man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in the Oakland neighborhood, according...
KMUW | By Rose Conlon
Published April 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM CDT
Expanded clinic capacity and an influx of people traveling from other states fueled the increase...
April 16, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly is calling foul after the Trump administration abruptly rescinded $22.6 million in federal education relief funds...
“Health at Work” Award
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly recognized on Monday the work of the State Employee Health Benefits Plan Division (SEHBP) for being selected as...
The federal government has quietly ended the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program—a critical safety net that helped veterans across the country, including right...
KCUR | By Zane Irwin
Published April 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM CDT
Lawmakers promised major property tax cuts this year, but they're running out of time. The...
KCUR | By Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
Published April 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM CDT
Navigators help people enroll in Medicaid and insurance on the federal marketplace. Federal funding cuts...
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Substitute for House Bill 2172, creating the water program task force to create a long-term investment program for...
April 8, 2025
In April 2023, the Kansas Legislature enacted the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, restricting participation in female-designated sports teams to "biologically female"...
Interfering in Children’s Welfare
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed House Bill 2311.
The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2311:
“The...
