Shows / Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Topeka News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Topeka with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to neighborhood updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Topeka. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency…
Episodes
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
20 Years of Hoops & Community in Topeka | Topeka News
This Saturday, August 8th, celebrate 20 years of hoops, laughs, and community at the Tennessee Town Basketball Tournament in Topeka! Games start at 9 AM at…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Topeka’s National Night Out This Saturday | Topeka News
Topeka’s gearing up for National Night Out this Saturday, August 8th, from noon to 4 PM at Agriculture Hall — a perfect chance to mingle with neighbors and…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Man Arrested for Child Abuse in Kansas | Topeka News
A Kansas daycare owner and school bus driver has been arrested on horrific charges of child rape and indecent liberties. Tony Streight, 47, operated “Little…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jalapeno Outbreak Hits 27 States | Topeka News
A nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos has sickened over 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalized—no deaths reported. The culprit?…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Southside Clinic Pauses Express Care | Topeka News
Sent topeka is pausing its express care services at the southside wellness clinic starting august 14th to support trisha osier-duvall as she launches elemental…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Avant Chambers Plea Deal Breakdown | Topeka News
A 19-year-old, Avant Chambers, has struck a controversial plea deal in Topeka, trading serious murder and robbery charges for a single count of unlawful…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Wichita Launches New Seminary | Topeka News
Wichita’s Catholic Diocese is making waves with the grand launch of St. Philip Neri Seminary—marking a decades-in-the-making dream to train local priests right…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Pink Urn Stolen in Salina Kansas | Topeka News
A Salina, Kansas family is heartbroken after a break-in stole their grandmother’s light pink urn containing her ashes—everything else stolen pales in…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Woman Arrested in Topeka Assault | Topeka News
A woman was seriously assaulted by another woman in the 900 block of S.W. Eighth Avenue in Topeka, prompting a swift police response and hospitalization for…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
KC Streetcar Rides Are Winning Over Riders | Topeka News
KC Streetcar riders are loving the ride—94% say they’re happy since the Riverfront Extension opened, with 92% of local residents echoing that satisfaction…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Walmart Theft: Mowers and Juice Stolen | Topeka News
A brazen shoplifting spree at Manhattan Walmart netted over $1,000 in stolen gear — including two lawn mowers, a grass trimmer, and yes, a bottle of cranberry…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Sixty-Nine-Year-Old Fraudster Gets Probation | Topeka News
A 69-year-old man named Quincy Falls pulled off a brazen insurance fraud scam by falsely claiming he was injured in a car crash—when he wasn’t even in the car…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Whitney Jones Finally Caught After Tire Slashing Spree | Topeka News
A woman named Whitney Jones, accused of slashing tires and committing first-degree burglary in the Waldo area, has been arrested in south Kansas City after…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Fatigue Behind Wheel Leads to Crash | Topeka News
A 75-year-old Pennsylvania man suffered serious injuries after drifting off the road on I-70 in Lincoln County, Kansas, early Wednesday morning—blamed on…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Repeat Offenders Back in Shawnee County Jail | Topeka News
Two familiar faces in Shawnee County—Frederick Anguish and Nicole Thompson—are back behind bars after a late-night arrest spree, facing multiple charges…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Teen Driver Crash in Butler County | Topeka News
A 13-year-old teen crashed his pickup truck into a car while driving eastbound on S.E. 40th Street, failing to yield and going unbuckled—resulting in serious…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Topeka Schools Back to Class | Topeka News
Back-to-school in Topeka kicks off mid-August with staggered starts across districts—kindergartners, sixth graders, and ninth graders lead the charge on August…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Compass Datacenters Hit Pause | Topeka News
Compass Datacenters’ big data center plans in Shawnee County just hit a snag — their permit application was deemed incomplete, putting the project on hold for…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Topeka Rescue Mission Fights Back-to-School Strain | Topeka News
Topeka Rescue Mission steps in to ease back-to-school stress, handing out 400 backpacks packed with essentials—helping families avoid tough choices between…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Topeka Schools Kick Off 2026-27 | Topeka News
Topeka Public Schools kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with a high-energy District Convocation packed with cheerleaders, drumline beats, and inspiring…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
City Commissioners Head to Court Over Data Center Ban | Topeka News
Emporia city commissioners are heading to court to challenge a citizen-backed ban on data centers, voting unanimously to seek judicial review after the…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Diesel Costs Straining School Budget | Topeka News
Jackson Heights Unified School District 335 is drowning in diesel costs, setting aside over $100K just for fuel this year—with a total budget hitting $150K…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
World Fresh Market Opens in Northland | Topeka News
A new global grocery destination just hit the Northland—World Fresh Market, where aisles represent continents and staff speak a dozen languages. Owner Anthony…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kansas City Votes Stronger Than Ever | Topeka News
Kansas City’s primary election saw a historic voter turnout spike, with 26.25% participation — up sharply from four years ago — as Jackson and Johnson Counties…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Missouri Voters Reject Tax Swap | Topeka News
Missouri voters decisively rejected Amendment Five—83% against—despite big business backing, as Realtors warned it would shift power away from everyday folks…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Feelings Drive Financial Decisions | Topeka News
Your feelings are secretly running your money moves—and Carl Carlson says it’s time to take back control. He breaks down how fear and excitement hijack your…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Topeka Schools Navigate New Communication Rules | Topeka News
Topeka Public Schools is ramping up for the new school year, with students returning August 11-12, as district leaders unveil key updates — including a new…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Rossville Kansas Tall Corn Festival | Topeka News
Get ready for Rossville, Kansas’ biggest summer bash—the Tall Corn Festival! Three days of nonstop fun kick off Friday, August 7th, with a corn contest, a…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Data Center Denied in Historic Kansas City Neighborhood | Topeka News
Kansas City’s historic Quality Hill just dodged a massive 20-story data center—developers’ dream project was shot down by the City Plan Commission after over…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Four Arrested in Kansas Walmart Heist | Topeka News
Four suspects busted in Winfield, Kansas, after police tracked down a stolen goods haul from multiple Walmarts — all linked to a fraud tip and two teens…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Butker’s Mental Reset for Peak Performance | Topeka News
Harrison Butker is recharging his mental game ahead of his 10th season with the Chiefs, aiming to step away from football’s constant demands so he can…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arrowhead Returns to Its Roots | Topeka News
The Kansas City Chiefs are ditching “GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium” and returning to the iconic name — Arrowhead Stadium — for the final years at their…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Spore.Bio Chooses Topeka for Biotech Growth | Topeka News
A French biotech giant, Spore.Bio, is relocating to Topeka — leasing lab space at Link Innovation Labs — signaling a major win for the city’s growing…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
West Nile Virus Alert in Kansas | Topeka News
West Nile virus is on the rise in Kansas, with health officials warning of high mosquito-borne risk—most won’t get sick, but for some, it can be deadly. Over…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Washburn Coach Severely Injured in Crash | Topeka News
Washburn University’s beloved head basketball coach, Brett Ballard, suffered a life-altering crash on I-70 while driving alone in his pickup truck — the…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kansas Cyclosporiasis Cases Surge | Topeka News
Kansas is facing a rapid surge in cyclosporiasis cases, with over 150 new infections reported this week alone—pushing the state’s 2026 total to 615. Just seven…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
KC School District Defies DOJ on Student Privacy | Topeka News
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is defiantly challenging the Department of Justice’s claim that its student gender identity policies violate FERPA, arguing…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
EMT Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Distribution | Topeka News
A former EMT from Kansas City, Kansas, Dylan Jamescupp, 34, just pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography — uploading and trading horrific content for…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Feds Buy Leavenworth Prison | Topeka News
Leavenworth’s private prison just got a $238.4M federal buyout — but CoreCivic’s still running it, raising eyebrows after Biden’s 2021 ban on renewing private…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty in FBI Sting | Topeka News
A 49-year-old Missouri man admitted to driving across state lines to meet a minor—only to discover it was an undercover FBI agent. He even stopped to buy…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kansas General Election 2026 Guide | Topeka News
The dust has settled from Kansas’ primaries, and the real action kicks off November 3, 2026 — with a full slate of races from Governor to U.S. Senate and every…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Compass Datacenters Hit Permit Hurdles | Topeka News
Compass Datacenters hit a major snag in Topeka as their Conditional Use Permit application was deemed incomplete, forcing them to resubmit by August 28th —…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Shawnee County Targets Drug Distribution Near Schools | Topeka News
Shawnee County law enforcement made a major crackdown overnight, arresting multiple individuals on drug distribution charges—especially near schools—with…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kansas Gubernatorial Race Heats Up | Topeka News
Kansas is locked in a high-stakes gubernatorial race as Republican Senate President Ty Masterson, backed by Trump, edges out rivals to claim the GOP nomination…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Truck Driver Severely Injured in Topeka Crash | Topeka News
A 46-year-old man, Brett Ballard, suffered serious injuries after his Ford F-150 veered off Interstate 470 near Topeka, crashing into a marker post…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
A.M. Extra: Your Daily Morning Brief | Topeka News
A.M. Extra: Your Daily Morning Brief | Topeka News
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Is Fall Coming Early to Kansas | Topeka News
Fall might be sneaking up on Kansas sooner than expected—cooler mornings and turning leaves have folks wondering if autumn is arriving early. But…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Topeka Spends Millions in Legal Settlements | Topeka News
Topeka’s legal bills have skyrocketed—over $3.1 million spent since early 2023 on 20 lawsuits, from discrimination to other disputes—with nearly $800K going to…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Church Sells Tiffany Window, Gives Back | Topeka News
First Presbyterian Church in Topeka just sold a priceless Tiffany stained glass window for $1.5 million—and instead of keeping it all, they’re giving back a…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Topeka’s Top Stories This Week | Topeka News
Topeka’s beloved Spangles spots are now under new Hamideh family ownership, while national chains struggle — local service stays strong. Forbes Field’s…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Lance Royer Wins Democratic Nomination | Topeka News
Lance Royer has won the Democratic nomination for Shawnee County Commission District 1, defeating Cooper Melvin with 63% of the vote in a fiercely contested…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Holscher Defies Odds in Kansas Senate Primary | Topeka News
In a stunning upset in Kansas, anti-establishment Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Senate District 23 primary—defeating the candidate backed by Governor…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kansans Reject Court Election Change | Topeka News
Kansans decisively rejected a controversial amendment that would have turned Supreme Court justice selection from a governor-appointed system to direct…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kansas Race Recap: Who’s Leading? | Topeka News
Kansas politics is heating up with high-stakes races across the ballot. In the attorney general rematch, Republican Kris Kobach faces Democrat Chris Mann—whose…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kansas Votes on Supreme Court Elections | Topeka News
Kansas voters face a pivotal decision that could reshape the state’s judiciary: ditching the 70-year-old system of appointing Supreme Court justices for an…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Back to School: Navigating Family Emotions | Topeka News
Back-to-school season is here, and it’s not just the kids feeling the shift—it’s the whole family. Mental health expert Jennie Watson from Astra Mental Health…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Chiefs Training Camp Feeds on Fire | Topeka News
For nearly 40 years, Zarda Bar-B-Q has fueled the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp with legendary barbecue—hundreds of pounds of ribs, pulled pork, smoked…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Red Chevy Stop Turns Into Drug Bust | Topeka News
At 2 AM in Jackson County, a traffic stop spiraled into chaos when driver Craig Scott Lewis refused to exit his truck—leading to his arrest for interfering…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Justice Drops Abortion Ruling Before Election | Topeka News
A Kansas Supreme Court justice stunned observers by dropping a sweeping abortion rights ruling just hours before his swearing-in—blocking key state…
- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Topeka Assault Victim Taken to Hospital | Topeka News
Topeka Assault Victim Taken to Hospital | Topeka News