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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…
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Max McCoy Wins Humor Prize Again | Topeka News
Max McCoy just won big again—first place in humor writing at the National Society of Newspaper Columnists awards, his second straight win and third overall…
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When to Use Urgent Care vs ER | Topeka News
Stop clogging up the ER—here’s where to really get your medical needs met. For real emergencies like chest pain, major injuries, or uncontrollable bleeding…
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Kansas City Eyes Two Global Tournaments | Topeka News
Kansas City is boldly aiming to host both the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup, leveraging its proven success from hosting six…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Still Spreading | Topeka News
Cyclospora outbreak in the Kansas City metro is exploding—with 95 cases in Johnson County and 80 new ones in Missouri—traced to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce…
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Manhattan Furniture Amnesty Day Adjusted | Topeka News
Manhattan’s Furniture Amnesty Day is still on, rain or shine—pickup starts at 8 AM Friday, July 24th, to keep donations dry. Hold onto your furniture until…
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Missouri AG Defends Voter ID and Slot Machine Crackdown | Topeka News
Missouri’s Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is doubling down on the state’s voter ID law, calling it a constitutional safeguard and warning that a federal…
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Kansas City's Contract Program Under Fire | Topeka News
Missouri’s Attorney General has launched a high-stakes federal lawsuit to shut down Kansas City’s minority- and women-owned business contracting program…
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City Steps In to Fix Unsafe Apartments | Topeka News
Kansas City council just voted to step in and fix a crumbling apartment complex in Northeast, where tenants are living in life-threatening conditions—no heat…
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Venezuelan Catcher Chasing Perez's Dream | Topeka News
When Salvador Perez tied a historic home run record, it didn’t just thrill fans—it moved a young Venezuelan catcher from Kansas, Augusto Mungarrieta, who’s…
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Nicodemus Kansas Homecoming Legacy | Topeka News
Nicodemus, Kansas—the last all-Black town west of the Mississippi, founded by 300 formerly enslaved people after the Civil War—is alive with spirit, even as…
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Teens Lead Through Community Threads | Topeka News
Topeka United is revving up community engagement with their new Common Threads program, designed to empower teens through leadership and collaboration. Teen…
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K-State Basketball’s New Local Power Duo | Topeka News
K-State women’s basketball is rewriting the playbook this offseason with two bold hires: Ross Metheny, the program’s first-ever general manager, and Dylan…
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Two Men Robbed Food Truck With Guns | Topeka News
Two guys in Topeka, Deon Ikner and Aaron Whitehead, just got 71 months each for violently robbing a food truck in March 2024—guns drawn, one victim…
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Blue Cross Builds Healthier Kansas | Topeka News
Blue Cross Blue Shield celebrates a decade of transforming Kansas health—one trail, one grocery, one community at a time. Their Blue Health Initiatives have…
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Wristbands, Shootings, and a 20-Year-Old | Topeka News
A 20-year-old from Lenexa is facing four misdemeanor charges for allegedly selling alcohol wristbands to minors outside The Hawk bar during a deadly…
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Three Charged in Independence Shooting | Topeka News
Three men are now facing first-degree murder charges after a deadly shooting outside the Lux Event Space in Independence — captured on surveillance footage…
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Fake Robberies for Visas | Topeka News
A Kansas City man got 21 months in prison for running a brazen scheme: staging fake armed robberies to trick immigrants into getting U visas. He coached…
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War Powers Tested as Lives Hang in Balance | Topeka News
The House narrowly voted to rein in the President’s war powers in Iran—just days after honoring fallen service members—while the Senate rejected a similar…
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Kansas City Fire Dept Uses Drones in Blaze | Topeka News
Kansas City Fire Department drops the drone bomb: aerial footage captures a night blaze near Forest and Independence, revealing thick smoke and hidden hotspots…
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Madeline Wagner Sentenced for Drug Trafficking | Topeka News
Madeline Wagner, a 40-year-old from Topeka, faces 115 months in prison for conspiring to distribute meth, after admitting her role in a trafficking ring that…
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Man Convicted of Causing Catastrophe Seeks Parole | Topeka News
After 33 years behind bars, James R. Scott — the only person ever convicted under Missouri’s “causing a catastrophe” law — is seeking parole. Convicted for…
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KC Motel Fire Leaves 28 Displaced | Topeka News
KC Motel Fire Leaves 28 Displaced | Topeka News
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Student Loans in Crisis | Topeka News
Federal student loan reforms are sparking alarm among borrowers and advocates, as sweeping changes tied to a major tax and spending law threaten to push…
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Precision Manufacturing Powers Kansas Economy | Topeka News
Precision manufacturing is exploding in Kansas, with nearly 80 companies in the Kansas City area fueling regional growth, boosting supply chains, and creating…
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Big Boy Engine Rolls Into Topeka | Topeka News
The legendary Big Boy steam engine, number 4014—one of only 25 ever built and the only fully restored one still running—rolled into Topeka, drawing massive…
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Jackson County Tax Settlement Revealed | Topeka News
Jackson County property taxpayers are getting a major break after a three-year class action lawsuit over steep assessment hikes—up to 15% in 2023 and 2024—led…
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Kansas Attorney General Targets Conversion Therapy Bans | Topeka News
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is demanding three Kansas cities—Lawrence, Roeland Park, and Prairie Village—repeal their conversion therapy bans within 60…
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Knife Threat in Topeka Ends in Tragedy | Topeka News
A deadly confrontation erupted early this morning in downtown Topeka when a woman armed with a knife threatened a person, then fled into a business. After…
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"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
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Fatal Crash Near Silver Lake | Topeka News
Fatal Crash Near Silver Lake | Topeka News
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A.M. Extra: Your Morning News Fix | Topeka News
Wake up to the day’s top stories fast—A.M. Extra, the new half-hour daily livestream from WIBW-TV anchors Jared Broyles and Reina Flores, drops at 8 AM sharp…
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SUV Chase Ends With Arrest in Topeka | Topeka News
SUV Chase Ends With Arrest in Topeka | Topeka News
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KC Council Votes on North Lawn Emergency Repairs | Topeka News
Kansas City Council faces a pivotal vote Thursday to intervene in a crumbling apartment complex where tenants endure life-threatening conditions—no heat…
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Motorcycle Rider Seriously Injured in Kansas City Crash | Topeka News
A 38-year-old motorcycle rider from Kansas City is in serious condition after a high-impact crash on a major highway ramp in Wyandotte County. The…
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Priest Arrested on Child Abuse Charges | Topeka News
A Kansas priest, Father Ryan McCandless, 44, has been arrested on three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, allegedly involving a…
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Homeschooler vs Educator in Kansas School Race | Topeka News
A fierce race is heating up for Kansas State Board of Education District Seven, pitting homeschooling mom Alana McWilliams against Harvard Law grad and former…
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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in I-70 Crash | Topeka News
A 38-year-old man is critically injured after a harrowing motorcycle crash at the I-70 and I-635 interchange in Kansas, ejected from his Harley-Davidson and…
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Emergency Response in Downtown Topeka | Topeka News
At 7:06 AM in downtown Topeka, a major incident erupted on the 500 block of South Kansas Avenue—emergency crews raced to the scene as chaos unfolded in the…
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Kansas Funds Universities to Define DEI and CRT | Topeka News
Kansas is throwing down the gauntlet with $12 million in state funding—tied to new DEI and CRT rules—for its six public universities, forcing them to define…
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Governor Kelly vs Trump Grants | Topeka News
Governor Laura Kelly is locked in a high-stakes legal battle to stop Trump-era federal grant cuts to Kansas, filing a lawsuit in Massachusetts that’s already…
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Mayor Walks the Walk to Boost Blood Donations | Topeka News
Mayor Spencer Duncan is rolling up his sleeves to boost blood donations, personally offering to walk donors through the process to ease anxiety and encourage…
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Topeka’s Community Rising | Topeka News
Topeka’s community is on fire with action: inmates at the correctional facility are crafting “Comfort Cases” for foster kids, arts groups are getting a $750K…
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Alumni Hoops Duel Heads to Final Game | Topeka News
Alumni hoops just got electric as K-State’s Purple Reign battled KU’s JHX Hoops in a heart-pounding TBT opener, falling 84-80 after a stunning comeback. Frank…
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Emporia Votes on Data Centers | Topeka News
Emporia, Kansas, just voted to create a digital infrastructure district, paving the way for potential data centers amid fierce community debate—over 30 people…
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Big Boy Locomotive Rolls Through Kansas | Topeka News
The Big Boy steam locomotive, number 4014—the world’s largest and most powerful operating steam engine—is rolling through Kansas as part of its historic…
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Kansas Priest Arrested on Child Abuse Charges | Topeka News
A Kansas priest, Ryan McCandless, 44, has been arrested on three felony charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, allegedly occurring between July…
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Prisoners Give Hope Through Backpacks | Topeka News
Behind bars, inmates at Topeka Correctional Facility are crafting hope for foster kids—hand-stitching blankets, stuffing animals, and assembling care kits that…
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FHLBank Topeka Packs Hope for Local Teens | Topeka News
FHLBank Topeka and the Boys and Girls Club of Topeka teamed up to pack a bus full of school supplies and donate $2,500 to support kids in need—showcasing…
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Priest Arrested in Kansas Child Abuse Case | Topeka News
Shocking arrest in Kansas: Father Ryan McCandless, a 44-year-old Catholic priest from the Diocese of Salina, has been charged with three counts of aggravated…
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Jorge's Cantina Takes Fresh Steps | Topeka News
Jorge’s Cantina in Topeka is stepping up food safety after cyclospora concerns, now washing all incoming lettuce and letting customers choose whether to…
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Handheld Phones Banned in Construction and School Zones | Topeka News
Governor Laura Kelly just signed Senate Bill 366 into law, banning handheld device use in construction and school zones starting July 1—because safety comes…
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Girls Push for Flag Football in Blue Valley | Topeka News
Girls in Blue Valley are ready to take the field—despite their high school district pulling the plug on flag football this year due to budget woes and falling…
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The Man Convicted of Causing a Catastrophe | Topeka News
After 33 years behind bars for the only “causing a catastrophe” conviction in Missouri, James R. Scott faces a pivotal parole hearing. Convicted in 1993 for…
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KC Chiefs Stadium Design Revealed | Topeka News
The Chiefs’ $3 billion stadium is taking shape with local legends leading the charge—MANICA, HNTB, and Burns & McDonnell are teaming up to build a modern…
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Chiefs' New Dome Plans Spark City Buzz | Topeka News
The Chiefs unveil new visuals for their $3B domed stadium, sparking excitement and anticipation in Kansas City — but the exact location remains undecided, with…
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Gospel Explosion in Topeka This Saturday | Topeka News
Get ready for Pastor Parker’s Gospel Explosion in Topeka this Saturday, July 25th—doors open at 6 PM at Living Water House of Refuge. Seven powerhouse gospel…
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Steins and Vines at Topeka Zoo | Topeka News
Get ready for Steins and Vines at the Topeka Zoo on July 25th — a full-day family fest with live music, keeper talks, animal enrichment, and optional bounce…
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SNAP Cost Shift Threatens Millions | Topeka News
Congress faces a ticking clock as advocates, mayors from over 200 cities, and public health experts rally to halt a new SNAP funding rule set to begin in…
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Kansas Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Lettuce | Topeka News
Kansas is in the middle of a major cyclosporiasis outbreak, with cases skyrocketing from 55 to 289 confirmed — including 12 hospitalizations — and Johnson…
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KC Streetcar Launches See Say App | Topeka News
Kansas City Streetcar just launched “See Say” – a sleek new app that lets riders report non-emergency issues like safety concerns or broken parts directly from…