Cancer survivors, families unite at Topeka Relay for Life
The event provides Topekans with an opportunity to honor survivors and remember those who have fought cancer.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Portion of US-24 highway in northeast Topeka area reopened after crashes
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - UPDATE: As of 1:15 p.m., eastbound US-24 at Kansas Avenue is fully open to normal traffic operations.
May 12, 2026Open source
Kansas Department of Commerce HEAL awards
The Kansas Department of Commerce will announce its sixth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) awards Friday in Topeka. More than $1.3 million wi...
May 12, 2026Open source
Crews respond to truck fire Tuesday morning in southeast Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews were on the scene of a vehicle fire Tuesday morning in southeast Topeka.
May 12, 2026Open source
Panthers' Alec Premer places 16th
SALINA — Great Bend's Alec Premer (83, 42-41) earned 16th place at Tuesday's Salina South Golf Invitational at Salina Municipal Golf Course. The Panthers (...
May 8, 2026Open source
‘Fall in love with Kansas’
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and i...
May 7, 2026Open source
KSDE announces career and technical education scholars
TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has announced that 313 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2026 Kansas Caree...
May 7, 2026Open source
Kansas Silver Haired Legislature advocates for senior voting accessibility, medical cannabis
Then-Rep. Chuck Schmidt delivers opening remarks during a March 3, 2022, rally in support of Ukraine on the south steps of the Statehouse in Topeka. Schmidt...
May 7, 2026Open source
Missouri man indicted, accused of child sex crimes in Kansas
A federal grand jury in Topeka returned an indictment charging a Missouri man with producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
May 6, 2026Open source
What’s next for the Baton Rouge Zydeco? Here’s what we know about the team’s status
Baton Rouge Zydeco Team President Donald Lewis announced his departure from the organization on Friday to focus on another Federal Prospects Hockey League te...
May 6, 2026Open source
How technical college opportunities benefit Topeka Correctional Facility inmates
One of those programs is a partnership between Topeka Correctional and Washburn Technical College - residents of the prison, who’ve often never taken a col...
May 5, 2026Open source
What’s next for the Baton Rouge Zydeco? Here’s what we know about the team’s status
Baton Rouge Zydeco Team President Donald Lewis announced his departure from the organization on Friday to focus on another Federal Prospects Hockey League te...
May 5, 2026Open source
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Free summer lunches available for Kansas kids at Olathe, Shawnee Mission sites
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Two Johnson County school districts are among those offering free summer lunches for children beginning June 1, with meals available at...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Topekans shop at Evergy Plaza’s Mother’s Day Market
Locals visited Evergy Plaza for last minute Mother’s Day shopping.
May 9, 2026Open source
Mitch Garver's 2-run homer sends Mariners to 2-0 win over punchless Royals
Mitch Garver hit a two-run homer, Logan Gilbert threw 5 2/3 sharp innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0. Cole Young walked to open...
May 23, 2026Open source
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Orville Williams has had a healthy wheat crop on his 2,600-acre farm in Montezuma, Kansas, every year since he was a teenager.
May 20, 2026Open source
Krog Street Market owner targets Virginia-Highland with $17.3M acquisition
Atlanta real estate firm 26th Street Partners is adding more popular intown Atlanta shops and restaurants to its portfolio, this time in Virginia-Highland.
May 18, 2026Open source
Daughter of Wichita trailblazer Jo Brown appointed to Wichita school board
More than 50 years after Josephine “Jo” Brown became the first African American woman elected to the Wichita school board, her daughter is now following...
May 16, 2026Open source
Vice President JD Vance to visit Kansas City next week
He will deliver remarks at a manufacturing facility and discuss the Trump Administration’s efforts to support American manufacturing.
May 15, 2026Open source
Fan falls into visiting bullpen during Royals-White Sox game at Rate Field in Chicago
A fan fell into the visiting bullpen during the Kansas City Royals-White Sox baseball game Wednesday night at Rate Field on Chicago's South Side.
May 14, 2026Open source
Court docs: Kansas man accused of leaving 2 toddlers in hot car for over 2 hours, killing 3-year-old
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) — Newly released court documents are shedding light on a 3-year-old’s death after she was found unresponsive in a hot car i...
May 13, 2026Open source
Lawrence invited to open house for supportive housing project at KU
KU will soon host an open house for Kaw House, a newly completed supportive housing project designed and built by architecture students and faculty.
May 12, 2026Open source
Wichita Thunder great Travis Clayton named team’s next head coach
Travis Clayton, among the best Thunder players in franchise history, is being promoted from his current role as assistant coach.
May 12, 2026Open source
Woman demands firing of Wichita police officer after KHP says he caused crash
Monica Marks claims the officer’s reckless driving – going 100 mph in a 30 mph zone – is in violation of the department’s policy of slowing down at i...
May 12, 2026Open source
Chart-topper Tracy Lawrence looks back on 90s heyday, ahead to Wichita show
The country singer’s debut single, “Sticks and Stones” reached No. 1 on the Billboard country music charts in 1991.
May 12, 2026Open source
Manure spill on I-135 causes mess for drivers in N. Wichita
A widespread manure spill on Interstate 135 caused a traffic headache for northbound drivers near 21st Street.
May 12, 2026Open source
Wichita dad asks for help finding his missing 12-year-old daughter
According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation's missing persons database, Serenity Smalls was last seen on Friday. Her dad tells KAKE News that she was las...
May 12, 2026Open source
Douglas County staff, some advocates divided on contractor for eviction defense pilot program
Douglas County staff want to award Kansas Legal Services a contract to run a pilot eviction defense program. Some advocates prefer Kansas Holistic Defenders...
May 12, 2026Open source
A three-hour tour (Kansas version)
Lifestyle A three-hour tour (Kansas version) A three-hour tour (Kansas version)May 12, 2026Lifestyle Dear Readers, A few months ago a family member who resid...
May 12, 2026Open source
Broncos open 2026 season on Monday Night football vs. Chiefs
The Denver Broncos will open the 2026 regular season against the Kansas City Chiefs with Monday Night football, ESPN said Tuesday
May 12, 2026Open source
1 dead after police chase, officer-involved shooting in Salina
The Kansas Highway Patrol and the KBI are assisting with investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Salina.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Topeka is in Shawnee County, Kansas.
Region: Kansas
ZIP Codes
66601, 66603, 66604, 66605, 66606, 66607, 66608, 66609, 66610, 66611, 66612, 66614, 66615, 66616, 66617, 66618, 66619, 66620, 66621, 66622, 66624, 66625, 66626, 66629, 66630, 66636, 66647, 66667, 66675, 66683, 66699
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Mitch Garver's 2-run homer sends Mariners to 2-0 win over punchless Royals
Mitch Garver hit a two-run homer, Logan Gilbert threw 5 2/3 sharp innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0. Cole Young walked to open...
May 23, 2026Open source
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Orville Williams has had a healthy wheat crop on his 2,600-acre farm in Montezuma, Kansas, every year since he was a teenager.
May 20, 2026Open source
Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1 The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas Ci...
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
May 20, 2026Open source
Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas
An aircraft from Vance Air Force Base performed an emergency belly landing in Kansas on Tuesday afternoon.
May 20, 2026Open source
Rashee Rice jailed for probation violation after testing positive for THC
Kansas City Chiefs receiver and former SMU star Rashee Rice was ordered to serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana, violating his probatio...
May 19, 2026Open source
Storm chaser Reed Timmer searching for parachute probe launched into storm in northeast Kansas
Extreme storm chaser Reed Timmer is asking for the public to keep an eye out for an important piece of equipment deployed into a tornado in northeast Kansas.
May 19, 2026Open source
Krog Street Market owner targets Virginia-Highland with $17.3M acquisition
Atlanta real estate firm 26th Street Partners is adding more popular intown Atlanta shops and restaurants to its portfolio, this time in Virginia-Highland.
May 18, 2026Open source
Little Lil hopes for big weekend of adoptions at Helping Hands
Lil is a seven-week old kitten awaiting her final vaccinations before being ready for adoption from Helping Hands Humane Society.
May 16, 2026Open source
Cancer survivors, families unite at Topeka Relay for Life
The event provides Topekans with an opportunity to honor survivors and remember those who have fought cancer.
May 16, 2026Open source
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39.0541000, -95.6719000
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