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...
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...
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 — Governor Laura Kelly is calling foul after the Trump administration abruptly rescinded $22.6 million in federal education relief funds...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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
