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