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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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Honoring Nancy Kassebaum Through Legacy | Topeka News
Senator Nancy Kassebaum’s legacy lives on as her family directs memorial gifts to the Capper Foundation—a tribute rooted in deep family history tied to her…
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Riley County’s New Emergency Command Center | Topeka News
Riley County’s emergency teams now have a unified command center — officially opened Thursday — bringing fire, emergency management, and services under one…
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Boil Water Advisory Hits Dwight, KS | Topeka News
Boil water alert hit Dwight, Kansas—due to a busted water line near the K-57 highway and water tower. KDHE issued the advisory for areas north of the…
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Topeka Shriners Events This Fall | Topeka News
Get ready for some wild local fun in Topeka! On Sept 3, Dwarfanators Wrestling hits the stage at 7 PM—general admission is $30, ringside seats $50. Then, just…
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Postal Policy Sparks Election Battle | Topeka News
The U.S. Postal Service is pushing forward with a new mail-in voting policy despite fierce legal opposition from 24 Democratic states and voting rights groups…
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Canada Hits Back With Tariffs | Topeka News
Canada’s lobster import tax exemption for Maine is a win for U.S. fishermen—but it’s sparking a tit-for-tat trade war, with Canada slapping 50% retaliatory…
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Life Sentence for North Topeka Murder | Topeka News
A man named Damian Lee Lewis just received a life sentence for the brutal November 2024 murder of Jessie Leeann Grahnert in North Topeka. After a May 2026 jury…
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Shawnee County Leads in Breastfeeding Support | Topeka News
Shawnee County’s bold move to support breastfeeding moms is paying off—earning national recognition and sparking a healthier, more affordable future for Kansas…
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Bakery Serves Sweet Treats to Concert Stars | Topeka News
Local bakery The Baker’s Table is turning concert vibes into sweet treats, teaming up with the Morton Amphitheater to surprise artists like Kesha and Santana…
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Chiropractor Billied Fraudulently | Topeka News
Chiropractor Billied Fraudulently | Topeka News
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Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Topeka News
President Trump just renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” — yes, really — in a bold executive move amid escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions. With tariffs…
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Idaho Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking | Topeka News
A Idaho man just got six years for trafficking four thousand grams of fentanyl across the Midwest—caught on I-70 in Kansas after a routine traffic stop turned…
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Man Guilty for Disrupting Police Shooting Response | Topeka News
A Lawrence man, Phillip Eravi, just received a guilty verdict for interfering with police during a deadly shooting investigation on Heatherwood Drive in May…
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Six-Foot QB Takes Over Kansas | Topeka News
Kansas is rolling with a surprise QB: Isaiah Marshall, a 6-foot-tall redshirt sophomore who’s thrown just three passes in his college career, is set to start…
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Trump Renames Lake Ontario Amid Trade Tensions | Topeka News
Trump just signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario — effective immediately — amid escalating trade tensions with Canada. The move, timed after failed…
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Topeka City Investigation Nears Conclusion | Topeka News
Mayor Spencer Duncan reveals the city’s sweeping internal investigation is nearing completion, set to wrap up this fall—likely by October. Launched after…
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First Woman Senator from Kansas | Topeka News
Nancy Landon Kassebaum, the trailblazing Kansas senator and first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without her husband being a lawmaker, passed away at 94 —…
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Greyhound Launches New Midwest Bus Route | Topeka News
Greyhound’s new daily bus route connects Kansas City to Minneapolis and St. Paul, also linking smaller towns like Bethany, MO, and Albert Lea, MN — offering…
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Two Teens Arrested Near School | Topeka News
Two teens from Manhattan are facing serious charges after being arrested at Manhattan High School — one for drug dealing near campus, the other accused of…
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Trooper Injured During DWI Stop | Topeka News
A Missouri state trooper is recovering in the hospital after being critically injured when his patrol car was struck by a second vehicle during a high-speed…
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SUV Rollover on Highway 50 Ends in Death | Topeka News
SUV Rollover on Highway 50 Ends in Death | Topeka News
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Kansas City to Tokyo and Beyond | Topeka News
Kansas City travelers, get ready to jet off to Tokyo, Portugal, Iceland, and Barcelona—starting spring 2027! American Airlines is launching new international…
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Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Passes Away | Topeka News
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Passes Away | Topeka News
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General Mills Ditches Artificial Colors | Topeka News
General Mills just dropped artificial coloring from all U.S. cereals—no more synthetic dyes in your Lucky Charms or Trix, replaced with natural pigments from…
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Kansas Fire Data Just Got Real-Time | Topeka News
Kansas State just launched NERIS Public — a real-time fire data hub updated weekly from every fire department in the state. Fire chiefs must submit incident…
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Amazon Driver Sued After Killing 4-Year-Old | Topeka News
A four-year-old boy, Tadens Joseph, was fatally struck by an Amazon delivery driver in Kansas City, sparking a lawsuit that names the driver, her employer…
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Your Voice Shapes Kansas Roads | Topeka News
KDOT is seeking public input to shape Kansas’s transportation future—your voice matters before the September 10 deadline. Help decide what roads, bridges, and…
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Emporia Voters Weigh Tech Restrictions | Topeka News
Emporia’s voters will decide in November 2026 on two major tech infrastructure proposals: banning high-impact data centers and restricting Tier Two and Three…
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Cyclosporiasis Cases Rise in Kansas | Topeka News
Cyclosporiasis cases in Kansas hit 829 this week — up 22 from last week — as the outbreak continues to climb, though at a slower pace. Symptoms include watery…
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Topeka Zoo’s 80s Brew Night | Topeka News
Step back in time to the wild, neon-soaked 80s at the Topeka Zoo’s Brew at the Zoo event — where big hair, acid-washed jeans, and classic rock from Villains…
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Washburn’s Chip on Shoulder Returns | Topeka News
Washburn football is back, hungry for redemption after a season of heartbreaking near-misses—five losses by two touchdowns or less fuel their fire as they gear…
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Gogel Suspended for Betting on Golf | Topeka News
PGA Tour veteran Matt Gogel, 55, faces a six-month suspension after placing unauthorized bets on golf — none of which were on tournaments he was competing in…
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Ichabods Kick Off Season with Fire | Topeka News
Washburn’s top-ranked volleyball team kicks off their 57th season with a loaded home invitational, facing four tough opponents in a weekend packed with…
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Topeka Police Citizens Academy | Topeka News
Want to see law enforcement through the eyes of those who wear the badge? Topeka’s Citizens Academy is back, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the…
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Topeka Church Block Party & Family Fun | Topeka News
Get ready to mingle, eat, and play at First United Methodist Church’s big block party this Sunday, August 30th, from noon to 2 PM — free lunch, music, games…
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Helicopter Swaps Mall HVAC in Topeka | Topeka News
West Ridge Mall in Topeka turned heads Wednesday morning when they deployed a Chicago helicopter to swap out a decades-old HVAC unit—yes, literally flying in…
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Hornets Kick Off 2026 with Fire | Topeka News
The Emporia State volleyball team is poised for a breakout 2026 season, kicking off with four tough matches at the Ferris State Invitational. After a stellar…
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83 Box Turtles Rescued in Kansas | Topeka News
Eighty-three ornate box turtles, rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, now call Kansas’ Rolling Hills Zoo home—where they’re recovering under expert care…
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Tariffs Paused But Ranchers Worry | Topeka News
President’s proposal to temporarily suspend beef tariffs could flood U.S. markets with 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef—lowering grocery prices but sparking…
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Tragic Crash Near Kansas Cosmosphere | Topeka News
A tragic crash in Hutchinson, Kansas, claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman early Thursday morning when her vehicle veered off 11th Avenue and struck the…
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Missing Man Found After Crash | Topeka News
A 73-year-old Topeka man, Robert Alan Dewitt, was airlifted after his SUV veered off Road 320 in Lyon County, Kansas, sparking a major rescue effort…
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Ichabods Kick Off 2026 with Ranked Opponents | Topeka News
Washburn Ichabod soccer is heating up the 2026 season with two ranked foes right out the gate, following their epic Final Four run last year. Picked to finish…
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Topeka Tragedy, Meta Settlement, and More | Topeka News
A Topeka woman dies from August assault, suspect held on $1M bond; Kansas gets $134M from Meta settlement with kid safety rules; Washburn volleyball opens…
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Manhattan's Surveillance Showdown | Topeka News
In Manhattan, Kansas, a new grassroots group called DeFlock Riley County is fighting to shut down digital surveillance cameras, arguing they’re an invasion of…
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Kansas Gets $134M in Social Media Settlement | Topeka News
Kansas is set to receive $134 million from a historic $17 billion nationwide settlement targeting social media giants for allegedly fueling addiction and harm…
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Dolly Parton’s Lasting Legacy | Topeka News
Dolly Parton’s passing at 80 sent shockwaves around the world — not just as a music legend known for “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” but as a cultural icon whose…
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Roadwork Alert: U.S. 77 in Waterville | Topeka News
Roadwork is hitting U.S. 77 near Minnesota Ave in Waterville starting Friday, Aug. 28—expect shoulder repairs, 20 mph speed limits, and 12-foot width…
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Sheriff Hill Honored with Seven Seals Award | Topeka News
Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill just earned top honors with the prestigious Seven Seals Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve — the highest…
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Suspect Found Dead in RV | Topeka News
The manhunt for suspected double murderer Ryan Munson ended tragically when authorities found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside an RV in…
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Meta Pays Billions for Youth Addiction Claims | Topeka News
Meta just agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement with 47 states, D.C., and territories over claims its platforms are engineered to be addictive and harmful to…
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Turnpike Authority Faces Accountability | Topeka News
A tragic crash in October 2022 that killed three young Girl Scouts is at the center of a high-stakes legal battle, as the Kansas Turnpike Authority fights to…
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Missouri Toughens School Bus Laws | Topeka News
Missouri’s cracking down hard on drivers who dare to pass stopped school buses—starting August 28, fines skyrocket from $500 to $3,000 for repeat offenses…
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Trump’s Mail Voting Rule Hits Courts | Topeka News
The Trump administration just rolled out a new mail-in voting rule forcing federal standards on ballot design and voter verification — and now 24 states plus…
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U.S. Citizens Funded Cross-Border Terror | Topeka News
A Kansas City man, Claude Chi, is heading to federal prison for over five years after pleading guilty to aiding a U.S.-based conspiracy that funded deadly…
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Johnson County Approves $1.91B Budget | Topeka News
Johnson County, Kansas, just approved a $1.91 billion budget after a fiery public hearing, with residents worried about rising property taxes. Commissioners…
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National Guard Steps In After Kansas City Storm | Topeka News
A week after a devastating storm hit Kansas City, Kansas, the National Guard finally arrived to help clear downed trees and debris that left homes damaged and…
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Recall Over AI Data Center Vote | Topeka News
In Independence, Missouri, Councilman John Perkins faces a historic recall election on September 1st over his March vote approving tax incentives for an AI…
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Operation BBQ Relief Brings Warm Meals to KC | Topeka News
After devastating storms hit Kansas City, Kansas, Operation BBQ Relief rolled up their sleeves and served 500 free hot lunches to families still…
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Officer Simoncic Lives On Through Community | Topeka News
Kansas City Kansas Community College honored fallen Officer Hunter Simoncic by renaming Campus Boulevard in his memory, exactly one year after his tragic…
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HaveIBeenFlocked Com Reveals Privacy Concerns | Topeka News
Kansas is heating up over Flock cameras—automated license plate readers that are sparking privacy concerns. A new site, HaveIBeenFlocked.com, lets you check if…