Topeka Man Held Without Bond After Repeat Arrest on Child Endangerment and Weapons Charges

TOPEKA, Kan. (July 13, 2025) — A Topeka man is behind bars without bond after being arrested for the second time in just over...

Can an 87-year-old superhero from Kansas still be relevant? Yes, if it’s Superman — and his dog.

Max McCoy July 13, 2025 3:33 am  A facsimile edition of a 1955 issue of “Action Comics” used to promote the new Superman movie, directed by James...

June Total Tax Collections at $1.06 Billion; 7.4% Above Estimate

TOPEKA – The State of Kansas ends June 2025 with total tax collections at $1.06 billion. That is $72.6 million, or 7.4%, above the estimate....

Topeka Man Arrested For Serious Child Abuse Allegations

$150K Bond in Child Abuse, Endangerment Case It was just after dinnertime on Wednesday, July 10, when authorities booked a Topeka man into jail on...

Western Kansas has a lot of land but few outdoor activities. New trails are helping

High Plains Public Radio | By Calen Moore Published June 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM CDT Many towns in western Kansas lack gyms and fitness centers. Some small...

More than 50 years after gay rights activism began at KU, a book explores student stories

KMUW | By Anne Kniggendorf Published June 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT Gay rights activism at the University of Kansas was led in the 1970s by the...

Celebrate With Meaning: Reflecting on Juneteenth in Topeka

It’s Juneteenth, and in Topeka, the celebrations have been vibrant and heartfelt. Parades and pageants delicately planned for the community filled the streets, with...

Iola Kansas 1969

Unsolved Murders of Betty Lou Cantrell (28) & Sally Ann Hutton (14) Tuesday September 30, 1969 was the last day anyone had seen Betty Lou...

Raising Cane’s Topeka, KS: New Location, Opening Timeline, and What You Need to Know

Topeka, get ready—Raising Cane’s is officially making its debut, and the countdown is on for the city’s hottest new restaurant opening! If you’re hearing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Obituaries

Kansas schools expand credit recovery options to keep students on track for graduation

KMUW | By Suzanne Perez Published July 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM CDT High schools in Kansas are graduating a higher percentage of students than ever before. But...

The Kansas River used to be a dumping ground. These kayakers are helping clean it

KCUR | By Celia Llopis-Jepsen Published July 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT The Kansas River is cleaner today than half a century ago, but pollution and trash...

Suppose God Is Brown

A Reflection on the Borders We Build and the Walls Within Us At the southern border of this nation, the desert stretches wide and merciless...

Kansas Chiefs and Royals? Teams get more time to decide on new stadiums across the border

KCUR | By Zane Irwin Published July 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM CDT The teams have already had one year to negotiate with Kansas officials. But supporters say...

Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bipartisan Bill Establishing Task Force to Address Kansas’ Water Challenges

HAYS – Governor Laura Kelly on Wednesday ceremonially signed Senate Substitute for House Bill 2172 in Hays, establishing the water program task force to create a long-term...

99 Problems and They’re All Warrants

Mack Callahan Reports from the Bottom of the Booking Barrel You know it’s a banner day at the Shawnee County lockup when someone strolls in...

Sen. Moran says he protected some funding for Kansas hospitals. Advocates say Medicaid cuts will still hurt

KCUR | By Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga Published July 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM CDT Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas said he made changes to the Senate’s version...

Governor Kelly Extends Application Deadline toFill District Magistrate Judge Position in the 18th Judicial District

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday extended the deadline for applications to fill the district magistrate judge position in the 18th Judicial District. The 18th Judicial...

“AI, Cheap Shots, and Hotel Drama: Topeka’s Mayor Race Heats Up”

By Mack Callahan Well folks, grab your popcorn—or better yet, head down to the Common Consumption Area for a front-row seat. The Topeka mayor’s race...

Kansas university presidents get pay boost amid tuition increases, staff cuts

KMUW | By Suzanne Perez Published June 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM CDT Pay raises approved unanimously by the Kansas Board of Regents range from 4% to 12%...

Gay Kansans won’t stop demanding — or cheering — their rights

Clay Wirestone June 30, 2025 3:33 am On Saturday, June 7, I walked through South Park in Lawrence with my husband. We were browsing booths set up...

‘I would have died without it.’ Kansas teen copes with gender-affirming care ban

KCUR | By Zane Irwin Published June 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM CDT Kansas' ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapies for transgender minors takes effect next year....

Half of Kansas nursing home investigator positions are vacant. Residents die waiting for help

KMUW | By Rose Conlon Published June 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM CDT Advocates say understaffing at the Kansas agency that regulates adult care homes puts elderly and...

Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Walmart Case-Ready Beef Facility in Olathe

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly joined state and local leaders as well as Walmart leadership Friday to celebrate the grand opening of Walmart's first-ever fully...

UPDATE: Community Still Searching for Kaden Zubler: Family Says, “This Is Not Like Him”

ThisIsTopeka.com | June 25, 2025 It’s been more than a month since 25-year-old Kaden Zubler disappeared from Topeka, and the search for him continues. Kaden was...

Kansas federal lawmakers want Haskell Indian Nations University to control itself

KMUW | By Suzanne Perez Published June 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM CDT Federal lawmakers from Kansas have introduced legislation that would transfer control of Haskell Indian Nations...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board. Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually...

We’ve bombed Iran. But pivotal Kansas issues mustn’t disappear in the fog of war.

Clay Wirestone June 23, 2025 3:33 am  Officials at the Pentagon will make important decisions for our country in the days ahead. Meanwhile, Kansans have work of...

Government payments push Kansas farm income higher in 2025 amid global uncertainty

By: Morgan Chilson - June 18, 2025 9:45 am  Kansas farm income in 2025 is expected to be the second highest in the past 20 years, bolstered by...

Master-Beaters: A Father’s Day Weekender for Fists, Fury, and Felony-Free Thinking

By Mack Callahan | June 20, 2025 Topeka, Kansas – While the rest of us were busy debating whether dad needed another set of BBQ...

Kelly Administration Requests Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for May 18-19 Severe Weather

TOPEKA – Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asking for a major presidential disaster declaration due to...

In the Air Capital of the World, tariffs come with challenges — and opportunities

KMUW | By Rose Conlon Published June 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM CDT One Wichita manufacturer says tariffs are buoying demand for its products. But industry leaders warn...

Federal Medicaid cuts would cost 13,000 Kansans their health care coverage

KCUR | By Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga Published June 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM CDT Federal lawmakers are considering cutting billions of dollars from Medicaid funding. Experts say that would...

Trans Kansans win court ruling to change the gender on their IDs

KCUR | By Zane Irwin,  Dylan Lysen Published June 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM CDT The Kansas Court of Appeals decision reverses a district court order that prohibited transgender...

Governor Kelly Appoints Craig Knutson to Executive Director of Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Friday announced she has appointed Craig Knutson as the new executive director of the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns. “Craig...

Mack Callahan: The Revolution Will Not Be Metered Filed from the Land of No Kings

It was a bright and breezy day on the Capitol lawn yesterday as thousands of Kansans gathered for the No Kings protest — a...

“No Kings” Rally Brings Over 5,000 to Topeka in Peaceful Protest

By This Is Topeka StaffJune 14, 2025 – Topeka, KS Under the shadow of the Kansas State Capitol dome, more than 5,000 people gathered peacefully...

‘No Kings’ Protest Set to Bring Bus-loads of Kansans to Topeka in Coordinated National Demonstration

By This Is Topeka Staff TOPEKA, Kan. — A large-scale protest dubbed “No Kings” is expected to descend upon downtown Topeka today, as part of...

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