Justice, Jobs, and Bridges in Topeka

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A jury in Shawnee County just convicted a Salina man for a 2024 shooting in central Topeka that killed one person and injured a teen, while another suspect awaits trial next week. Sentencing looms for the convicted man. Meanwhile, the Kansas Department of Corrections is doubling vocational capacity at Topeka Correctional Facility, partnering with Polo Custom Products to give up to 100 inmates paid, skill-building work — helping some support their families. Officials say this replaces idle time with purpose and prepares inmates for life after prison. On the infrastructure front, the newly…