Another Busy Night at the Shawnee County Jail: Theft, Domestic Battery, and a Dash of Littering

The latest booking report from the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center shows another busy night of arrests across Topeka, with charges ranging from aggravated...

Voting by mail in Kansas just got harder after Republican lawmakers ended a mail ballot grace period

Kansas Public Radio | By Daniel Caudill Published March 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM CDT The three-day grace period to count mail-in ballots will be eliminated in January.  Kansas...

Governor Kelly AnnouncesAdministration Appointments

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday 15 appointments to the following boards, commissions, councils, and authority. Real Estate Appraisal BoardPurpose: To regulate real estate appraiser licensing,...

Mayor and City Manager Hold Press Conference During Off Week for City Council

With the Topeka City Council on its scheduled off week, Mayor Mike Padilla and City Manager Steve Wade held their regular press conference to...

Star Signs & Cosmic Vibes

March 24–30 Horoscopes Out with the old, in with the new, friends!This week kicks off with a preview of the partial solar eclipse in Aries...

Delta Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi: A Legacy of Brotherhood, Leadership, and Service in Topeka

In the heart of Topeka, one chapter of a national fraternity has been making history, shaping lives, and uplifting the community for nearly 100...

Topeka’s Future Starts with Its Youth: How the Sunflower Sports Complex Expansion Is a Game-Changer

Building a Better Future, One Play at a Time If a city wants to grow, it must invest in the future. And the future starts...

Reading for Women’s History Month

By Andrew Evans aka the Pickleball Librarian March is Women’s History Month! It’s a great time to read horror books and smash the patriarchy! Women Talking...

Salut: Topeka’s Gem for Unique Cocktails

If you’re wondering what to do this weekend in Topeka, make sure a visit to Salut is on your list. Located at 3119 SW...

5 Best Happy Hour Spots for Drinks and Deals

Topeka, Kansas, boasts a vibrant happy hour scene with diverse venues offering enticing deals and signature drinks. Here are five top spots to consider: 1....

Blizzard, Bugs, and Bad Moods: A Snow Day for the Record Books

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...

Topeka, What Are You Cooking for Christmas?

As the holiday season settles over the capital city, Topekans are busy planning menus, shopping for ingredients, and preparing to celebrate a season steeped...

BREAKING: Pro Hockey Is Coming to Topeka — And You Get to Name the Team!

The wait is over — professional hockey is officially coming to Topeka! The newest team in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) is hitting...

Washburn Ichabods: A Season of Dominance, Now One Step from Glory

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...

Protecting Our Investment: Vandalism at Local Pickleball Courts Sparks Urgent Call for Preservation

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...

UPDATE: Shawnee County Sends Eight Schools (Nine Teams) to Kansas High School State Basketball Championships

Shawnee County’s dominance in Kansas high school basketball with nine teams qualified for state tournaments. The teams from Seaman, Hayden, Silver Lake, and Rossville join Highland Park, Topeka West, Shawnee...

Obituaries

Kansas’ HOPE Act Still Hurts Working Families—and Could Fuel a Rise in Crime

TOPEKA, Kan. — When the Kansas Legislature passed the HOPE Act in 2015—short for Hope, Opportunity and Prosperity for Everyone—lawmakers promised it would reduce...

USD 501 Faces Tough Questions as Measles Cases Double in Kansas

TOPEKA, KS — March 27, 2025 — As Kansas grapples with a growing measles outbreak, Topeka’s USD 501 school district is under increasing pressure...

Leavenworth city leaders say CoreCivic needs permission to open immigration detention center

KCUR | By Zane Irwin Published March 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM CDT The commission’s resolution rebukes the for-profit prison company's plan to work with ICE. Company officials...

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Move-Over Protections for all Highway Drivers

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed on Monday  Senate Bill 8, which requires drivers to move over when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights. “Thanks to this...

When Clout Chasing Turns into Self-Reporting

Asking for a FriendBy Mack Callahan Back in my day, if you got caught red-handed, you at least had the dignity to quietly disappear into...

Why Is This Dangerous Felon Still Walking the Streets of Topeka?

Jeremy Boone Rath has been arrested so many times it’s difficult to keep count. In April 2023, Topeka police arrested Rath after a man was...

Own a hybrid truck in Kansas? You might have to pay higher fees than hybrid SUV owners

KCUR | By Stephen Koranda Published March 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT A plan in the Kansas Statehouse would add larger registration fees for electric and hybrid...

Kansas lawmakers want to loosen vaccine requirements amid a measles outbreak in the state

KCUR | By Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga,  Rose Conlon Published March 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM CDT At least 10 Kansans have tested positive for measles. Health officials urge full vaccination...

Black Mass To Happen This Friday At The Capital

A planned "Black Mass" at the Kansas State Capitol on March 28, 2025, has ignited significant controversy and mobilized opposition from various religious groups,...

Aún en el estado conservador de Kansas, muchas agencias policiales no quieren ayudar con las deportaciones

KCUR | By Zane Irwin Published March 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM CDT Kansas votó abrumadoramente por el presidente Donald Trump. Entonces, ¿por qué muchas autoridades locales dudan...

Governor Kelly Vetoes Restrictive Voting Legislation

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed Senate Bill 4.  The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of Senate Bill 4:  “The three-day...

How Proper Sleep Affects Emotional Stability: A Personal Journey

I've always believed that a good night's sleep is the cornerstone of emotional balance. Over the years, as a husband and a father to...

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Coming to Topeka, Kansas at Former Big Lots Location

Topeka shoppers, get ready to “get good stuff cheap!” According to a recent Facebook Live report by WIBW’s Eric Ives, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is...

Greater Topeka CEO Outs Himself… as Myrtle Beach’s Newest Catch

Matt Pivarnik, who has served as the President and CEO of the Greater Topeka Partnership since December 2015, is set to step down from...

Daily Booking Highlights – Shawnee County, March 21, 2025

Here are some of the more notable arrests from Thursday, March 20, based on the latest booking report from the Shawnee County Department of...

No, the President Can’t Just Shut Down the Department of Education—Here’s Why That Matters for Kansas

By Jeffery FoggThis is Topeka | Best Local News | What's Happening in Topeka Last night, former President Donald Trump claimed to have signed an...

Voters will decide how to pick Kansas Supreme Court justices. But how many will cast a ballot?

Kansas Public Radio | By Daniel Caudill Published March 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM CDT A proposed state constitutional amendment would require Kansas Supreme Court justices to be...

3/18/25 Topeka City Council Recap

Below is a recap of the March 18th, 2025, Topeka City Council meeting. For a complete overview, visit the city website. Clicking on an...

Governor Kelly Cuts Ribbon at New Kansas Health and Environment Laboratories in Downtown Topeka

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Janet Stanek, state and local leaders, and community members Wednesday to cut ribbon...

Crime Roundup: March 19, 2025, Shawnee County Booking Report

The Shawnee County Adult Detention Center saw a busy night on March 18, 2025, with a mix of violent crimes, drug offenses, and property-related...

Topeka Woman Jailed on Public Nudity Charge: Why the High Bond?

TOPEKA, KS – A Topeka woman was booked into the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center on Monday night for public nudity, raising questions about...

Elderly Woman Killed After Being Struck by Truck in North Topeka Walmart Parking Lot

TOPEKA, KS – A tragic accident unfolded Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the North Topeka Walmart at 2600 N.W. Rochester Road when...

Governor Kelly Celebrates

Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company's New Production Facility in Dodge City TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly joined federal, state, and local officials this past Saturday to officially mark...

The Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health: My Personal Journey as a Husband and Father

I've always believed that when it comes to mental health, every move counts. Over the years, I've discovered that exercise isn’t just about keeping...

Star Signs & Cosmic Vibes

By: Alyssa Granado Horoscopes: March 16 – March 22 This week, the Sun steps in to help smooth out the chaos Mercury retrograde has been stirring...

Topeka City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 18, 2025

1. Call to Order 2. Appointment A. Board Appointment - Topeka Sustainability Advisory BoardBOARD APPOINTMENT recommending the appointment of Justine Greve to the Topeka Sustainability Advisory...

Shawnee County Booking Report: March 17, 2025

TOPEKA, KS – The latest booking report from the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center shows a variety of arrests over the past 24 hours,...

U.S. Postal Service to Cut 10,000 Jobs: Impact on Topeka and Kansas

WASHINGTON— The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs nationwide as part of an effort to address mounting financial...