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Kansas State football looks to future with a pair of 2026 high school recruiting commits

Kansas State football's 2026 high school recruiting is heating up after picking up a pair of commitments in the last week.

Arrest made in connection with fatal stabbing in East Topeka

An arrest has been made in connection with the East Topeka stabbing death early April 23 of Donald C. Eteeyan,, 48, of Topeka, police said.

Kelly Signs Landmark Bipartisan Early Childhood Legislation

Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday signed House Bill 2045 , a bipartisan compromise to expand access to child care services and consolidate existing earl

Kansas Legislature turns cold shoulder to child reading program after less than one year

Kansas Legislature didn't enhance state funding to the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy aimed at retraining teachers and improving student reading skills.

Emporia High girls soccer shuts out Topeka West

The Emporia High girls soccer team picked up its second win of the week with a 5-0 victory at Topeka West on Thursday. Katie Smart led the way with two goals. Emersyn Johnson, Aracely Aleman and Peyton Chanley each had one goal. Emporia High (6-4) hosts Wichita Heights at 6:15 p.m. Monday.

Kansas agency says scam texts about toll payments should be reported to FTC

The Kansas Department of Transportation is asking people to report scam text messages about unpaid tolls to federal authorities.

Emporia High’s Rylie Mitchell records hat trick in victory over Wichita Classical

Emporia High freshman Rylie Mitchell recorded her first career hat trick leading the Lady Spartans to a 6-0 victory over Wichita Classical on Tuesday night. Katie Smart got the Lady Spartans on the board in the 22th minute.

Concert pick: Melissa Etheridge at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem

Novelist Thomas Wolfe once famously quipped that you can never go home. Clearly, he never met Melissa Etheridge, whose latest album, “One Way Out,” consists of seven songs she penned in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Woman, 51, dies after central Topeka fire associated with careless smoking

Terri L. Dones, 51, suffered fatal injuries from an accidental fire associated with careless smoking April 21 at her central Topeka apartment.

Emporia High boys golf takes 10th in Firekeeper Open

The Emporia High boys golf team shot a season best 313, good for 10th in a competitive field of the Firekeeper Open on Tuesday. Emporia High finished 25 strokes behind team champion St. James Academy.

Heartland Flyer End of the Line?

Could June 30, a deadline only ten weeks away at this writing, mark the final run for Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer, the only passenger train in Oklahoma? That could happen, according to a

NVIDIA Starts Production In Arizona, Will Build Supercomputers In Texas

NVIDIA is working with manufacturing partners to build factories in Texas and Arizona. And, Westa Inc., Nefab, and TMEIC invest $87 million Texas.

City of Topeka, Shawnee County seek input for women’s violence prevention program

The City of Topeka, in partnership with Shawnee County and local organizations, is inviting businesses and organizations to host community input sessions for Empower: Her.

How Topeka ranked in best cities to live in Kansas. What others made the list?

With more than 600 communities in Kansas, which ones are the best to live in? This ranking, compiled by data and reviews, share which is the best.

Kansas district halts electric bus use over safety concerns

In May 2024, the Winthrop school district in Maine reported it took four of the Lion Electric school buses out of commission after a bus suddenly stopped working while driving. Another superintendent in Maine reported the buses can have critical battery failures, blown compressors or loss of power.

Former Leavenworth Detention Center worker recounts brutal attack

A former Leavenworth Detention Center officer is sharing her story as the city of Leavenworth fights with the facility’s owner, CoreCivic, in federal court.

‘Pretty striking’: Washburn law professor unpacks Leavenworth’s lawsuit against CoreCivic

A Washburn University professor broke down the lawsuit the City of Leavenworth filed against CoreCivic after the company withdrew its application for a special use permit in March.

Chad Lee Blow

Chad Lee Blow, of Topeka, Kansas, died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home. He was 47. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olpe. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at the church. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home has the arrangements.

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Tulips bloom early in Shawnee County. What visitors can expect from Tulip Time this year

Tens of thousands of tulips that were planted last fall are blooming across gardens ahead of annual Jerold Binkley Tulip Time festival in Topeka.

Pawnee City got more than 400 applications after offering $50,000 incentive

Pawnee City announced a program incentivizing people to move to the town, offering $50,000 in down payment assistance. Less than a month later, the program has received hundreds of applicants.

It's Your Business has Dirk Camilletti, Kris Holm, Michael E. Rinehart and Judy McNeal

Dirk Camilletti was named chief benefits officer of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Michael E. Rinehart was promoted to District One Engineer of the Kansas Department of Transportation. Judy McNeal, longtime state of Kansas employee and KPERS chief fiscal officer, retired.

Kansas Couple's Mysterious Double-Murder Exposes Dangerous Dynamic in One Victim's Family

It would take more than two decades and three trials to find justice for Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness in Dateline's all new "Deadly Obsession."

Chandler receives sentencing date for 2002 murders

Dana Chandler is set to be sentenced for the double-homicide of her ex-husband and his fiancee, after being convicted by a Pottawatomie County jury in March.

City of Topeka expects hefty outside attorney fees in defense of police officers

Topeka City Council approves a contract with a law firm to handle Taylor Lowery police shooting. Here's what to know.

PREP – AVCTL I Spring Week 2 Recap

The spring season has begun for the entire Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League I with all seven schools seeing each of their teams compete in their chosen spring sport. The Salina South Spring teams have seen early success as the Lady Cougar softball team currently sits at 5-1 on the season with their lone loss coming against Topeka West on Monday.

ADA quotes messages to witnesses in opening arguments of Topeka homicide trial

Opening arguments were made April 1 at Tremale Serrano's trial on charges linked to the October 2023 Topeka shooting death of Jackson 'Jack' Danner.

Where's the best college town in the Midwest? This South Dakota community makes list

RentCafe' research blog said the top college town in the Midwest is East Lansing, Michigan. But a South Dakota town also made the list.

Kansas City archbishop preaches against satanism, atheism in prayerful ceremonies

During moments of near silence among the Catholic archbishop of Kansas City and hundreds of people gathered in prayer inside the Assumption Church in Topeka, chants, shouts and sometimes sirens penetrated the church doors.

KDOC/KCDC unveils children-centered visit rooms

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC), in partnership with the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center (KCDC), unveiled its newly designed V

Topeka-based manufacturer eyeing warehouse space in east Manhattan

A Topeka-based manufacturer may soon occupy a new industrial space in east Manhattan. City commissioners meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

'One of the best to ever play in Washburn history': How the Ichabods' historic season came to an end

Washburn's historic season came to a conclusion in the Final Four on Thursday. Inside the fantastic year that was called 'one of the best' in history.

Good food, discounted price and social interaction: How Topeka-area program works

The CHAMPSS program maintained by the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging offers one free meal a day for people 60 and older, regardless of income level.

Property tax relief plan flounders in Kansas House following Senate revival

The Kansas House shot down a property tax relief plan in a game of back and forth with the Senate, which defeated the resolution on Wednesday but revived it Thursday for the House’s consideration.

Emporia High’s Maycee Davis, Bailey Wiltz named to All-Centennial League basketball

Emporia High's Maycee Davis (11) and Bailey Wiltz (5) were named to the All-Centennial League girls basketball team on Friday March 28, 2025. Photo courtesy of Paulina Batiz. Two members of the Emporia High girls basketball team have received All-Centennial League honors, released on Friday morning.