Teen Arrested for Oakland Neighborhood Homicide; Booking Report Reveals Range of New Charges in Shawnee County

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...

Kansas Passes Flat Tax Law: Critics Say Benefits Skew Toward Top Earners

TOPEKA, Kan. — A major overhaul of Kansas’s income tax system is underway after lawmakers overrode Governor Laura Kelly’s veto to enact Senate Bill...

Nude and Notified: KU Health May Have Leaked His Prostate Pics in Latest Medical Data Debacle

Let me just start by saying, I never thought I’d make it in Hollywood. But if I did, I assumed it’d be for my...

Elmo Fired by Trump: White House Memo Declares War on PBS and NPR

This Is Topeka In what can only be described as a bold move against puppets, the Trump administration has drafted a formal request to Congress...

Horoscopes: April 14–20

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...

Star Signs & Cosmic Vibes

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...

Resilience in Motion: Haskell University Hosts Spring Powwow Amid Community Healing

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...

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...

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...

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 judge tosses death penalty challenge but says capital punishment is flawed

KCUR | By Zane Irwin Published April 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM CDT A Wyandotte County judge agreed with criticisms of the death penalty, but he said the...

Chokes, Eludes, and Open Booze: Who Got Booked in Shawnee County This Week

TOPEKA, Kan. — From federal holds to dramatic domestic disputes, the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center saw a wide range of bookings this week....

Out-of-state patients drove Kansas abortion numbers up in 2024, study finds

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...

Trump Administration Strips $22.6M from Kansas Students, Gov. Kelly Asks For Our Money Back

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...

A Wild Week Continues at Shawnee County Jail

TOPEKA, KS — April 15, 2025 — It’s shaping up to be another banner week at the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center, where the...

Topeka City Council Recap & Agenda — April 8 & April 15, 2025

This dual report includes a brief recap of the April 8th meeting and what to expect at the upcoming Topeka City Council meeting on...

Governor Kelly AnnouncesState Employee Health Benefits Plan Division

“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...

Snickers to Manslaughter: The Slippery Slope of Fetal Personhood Laws in Kansas

On its face, a Snickers bar is just candy. But in the wake of Kansas’ new fetal personhood law, critics are asking a provocative...

Blackout License Plates Are Coming to Kansas: Governor Kelly Signs Bill Authorizing Sleek New Tag Design

TOPEKA, KS — Kansas drivers will soon have more ways to show off their style and support their interests, thanks to a new bipartisan...

The Shutdown of VASP Is a Betrayal of Veterans — Especially in Kansas

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...

Property taxes are squeezing Kansans. Lawmakers can’t agree how to help

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...

Some Kansans may lose free help enrolling in insurance because of federal funding cuts

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...

Arson, Identity Theft, and a $100K Rap Sheet: Here’s Who Got Booked This Week in Shawnee County

TOPEKA, KS — April 9, 2025 — This week’s Shawnee County booking report reads like a true crime binge — featuring arson, identity theft,...

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

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...

BREAKING: Topeka Rescue Mission Staff Member in Critical Condition After Attack Outside Shelter

Topeka, KS – April 7, 2025 A staff member at the Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM) was critically injured in a violent attack that occurred outside...

Kansas School Sports Genital Checks

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"...

Governor Kelly Vetoes Legislation

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...

Topeka City Council Preview – April 9, 2025

The next Topeka City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2025. Here’s what’s on the agenda and why it matters to our...

“Hands Off”: Thousands Rally at the State Capitol in Unified Call for Justice and Freedom

By Rodney Harmon TOPEKA, Kan. — On Saturday, April 5, the Kansas State Capitol steps were the scene of one of the largest grassroots demonstrations...

Catholic Priest Shot and Killed at Parish Rectory in Seneca, Kansas

Seneca, Kansas – In a shocking turn of events, Father John McEvoy, a beloved Catholic priest, was found shot and killed at the parish...

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bills toIncrease Government Efficiency 

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed on Thursday a collection of bipartisan bills aimed at increasing government efficiency. These seven technical bills eliminate unnecessary requirements, clarify...

4-1-25 Topeka City Council Recap

Here’s your recap of the Topeka City Council meeting from Tuesday, April 1, 2025. For the full agenda, supporting documents, and presentations, visit the city...

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Increasing Dollars for Conservation Districts

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 36, which increases the cap on the amount of money conservation districts can receive from the division...

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...

Monster Under the Bed Turns Out to Be Just Another Kansas Ex-Boyfriend

By Mack Callahan, Retired Reporter, Reluctant Babysitter Back in my day, monsters under the bed were mostly imaginary, summoned by too much sugar and not...

Topeka City Council – April 1, 2025

The next Topeka City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. Below is a snapshot of the agenda.For a complete overview,...

Weekend Wrap-Up: Shawnee County Booking Report Loaded with DUIs, Warrants, and One Wild Stalker Case

Topeka, KS — It was a busy Sunday down at the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center. Between expired tags, open containers, and enough bench...

Black Mass Goes Black Belt at the Capitol

TOPEKA, KS — March 29, 2025What was supposed to be a symbolic protest against religious favoritism inside the Kansas State Capitol turned into a...

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