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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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- Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Family Feeds Tradition at Fiesta Topeka | Topeka News
The Valdivia family lit up Fiesta Topeka with a full-scale kitchen operation, bringing in relatives from California and Texas to honor their late grandmother…
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Kansas Rolls Out New Crash Reporting System | Topeka News
Kansas is upgrading its crash reporting system with the new Kansas Crash Data System, replacing the old KLER platform to boost accuracy, speed, and statewide…
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Dogs Attack Woman in Topeka | Topeka News
In a shocking early morning incident in Topeka, Kansas, two dogs attacked a pregnant woman during a domestic altercation, leaving her critically injured and…
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Man Sentenced for Child Abuse Material | Topeka News
A Topeka man, Joshua Craig Abel, is facing a brutal 12-year prison term for possessing child sexual abuse material — plus an additional 5 years for violating…
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Shooting in Topeka Leaves Victim Critically Injured | Topeka News
A deadly shooting erupted in central Topeka last Friday night, leaving a man critically injured and sparking a fast-moving arrest of two suspects — 23-year-old…
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AG Pushes to Remove Controversial Prosecutor | Topeka News
Missouri’s Attorney General is moving to permanently remove Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston over shocking allegations of conflicts of interest—including…
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Don Turner’s Legacy Gets a Gym Upgrade | Topeka News
Don Turner’s legacy lives on as Most Pure Heart of Mary School in Topeka prepares to rename its gym in his honor and give it a major renovation—thanks to a…
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Library Sale & Dino Party This Weekend | Topeka News
Topeka’s library is dropping major deals and dino-fueled fun this weekend—book lovers and families can score steals at the Friends of the Library sale, join a…
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Adopt a Senior Pet for Free | Topeka News
Meet Mama Llama, a lovable stray dog who’s found her forever home at Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka, Kansas — and she’s not a fan of cats, but she’s…
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Lyon County Pauses Data Centers and Solar Farms | Topeka News
Lyon County is halting new data center and solar farm permits—possibly for up to six months—after commissioners voted to pause development to overhaul zoning…
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Highway 73 Roadwork Alert | Topeka News
Major roadwork just began on Highway 73 in Brown County, Kansas — a 24-mile stretch getting a mill and overlay treatment from the Nebraska border to Horton…
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KC Community Restores Iconic Flag Mural | Topeka News
Kansas City’s iconic International Flag Mural is getting a massive community makeover—over 100 volunteers signed up to restore this 20-year-old landmark, with…
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Governor Kelly Tours Kansas on Water | Topeka News
Governor Laura Kelly is hitting the road across Kansas for seven key community meetings to shape the state’s water future — from funding to long-term planning…
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Fireworks Safety Crisis This Season | Topeka News
Fireworks season left a trail of 156 injuries, including 25 needing serious care like surgery or burn center treatment — and 28 of those were kids under eight…
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Green Duck Demolition Moves Forward | Topeka News
Demolition has officially begun on the historic Green Duck Tavern in Kansas City, Missouri, just two months after a devastating fire — but not before a legal…
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Remembering Joshua McKee, A Lineworker's Legacy | Topeka News
A beloved lineworker in Kansas City, Joshua McKee, tragically lost his life while on duty near South 74th Street. More than just a coworker, he was a devoted…
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Teacher Pleads No Contest to Sex Charges | Topeka News
Former teacher Brett McGee in Marion County entered a no-contest plea to six serious felony charges, including indecent liberties and unlawful sexual relations…
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Fort Riley Leadership Transition | Topeka News
Fort Riley welcomes its new garrison commander, Colonel Joey Orr, who took the reins Thursday, July 16th, succeeding Colonel Jerry Nunziato after two years of…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce | Topeka News
Missouri’s cyclospora outbreak has surged to 80 confirmed cases, with nationwide spread tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms—used in Taco Bell…
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US-75 Resurfacing Starts July 20 | Topeka News
Drivers on US-75 through Shawnee and Jackson counties, buckle up—KDOT’s launching a major northbound lane resurfacing project starting July 20th, featuring new…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce | Topeka News
Shawnee County is facing a spike in cyclosporiasis cases, an intestinal illness from a parasite often spread through contaminated food or water. Meanwhile, a…
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Fleeing Driver Causes Deadly Crash | Topeka News
A 66-year-old driver suffered life-threatening injuries after being T-boned by a fleeing 27-year-old man who ignored a red light despite police having called…
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Silver Dollar City Train Accident Lawsuit | Topeka News
A lawsuit has been dropped against Silver Dollar City after a rider named Timothy Taylor suffered severe injuries when car three of their train derailed on…
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Riley County Arrests Man in Rape Probe | Topeka News
Riley County Arrests Man in Rape Probe | Topeka News
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Funding Delay Threatens Heritage Sites | Topeka News
Missouri and Kansas lawmakers are sounding the alarm as federal funds for regional heritage sites sit untouched for months, threatening to shutter operations…
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Man Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges | Topeka News
Man Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges | Topeka News
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A.M. Extra Brings Topeka News Daily | Topeka News
Wake up to the latest with “A.M. Extra,” your new weekday morning livestream hitting 8 AM on wibw.com and Roku. Hosted by seasoned WIBW-TV anchors Jared…
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Tragic Stabbing in Kansas City | Topeka News
A deadly stabbing in Kansas City, Kansas, left a woman dead in the hallway of Harmony Heights Apartments late Thursday night. Authorities quickly arrested a…
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VFW Fights Over Veteran Benefits | Topeka News
A major veterans bill, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, aims to help service members by letting medically retired soldiers keep full retirement pay and…
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For the Culture KS Moves Indoors | Topeka News
This year’s For the Culture KS festival is going indoors to Topeka Social for a bigger, more comfortable celebration of Black excellence — kicking off with a…
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Topeka Considers Landlord Registry | Topeka News
Topeka could soon roll out a landlord registry to bring transparency and accountability to the rental market, helping track housing conditions and enforce…
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Dogs Attack, Officers Fire in Topeka | Topeka News
At 12:20 AM in southeast Topeka, chaos erupted at Highland Park Townhomes as police raced to a scene of dogs attacking people. Amid a violent three-person…
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Topeka Schools, Sunflowers, and DJs | Topeka News
Topeka Public Schools is brewing community connection with cozy coffee shop “Listening and Learning Tours,” where parents can chat directly with district…
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Assistant Principal DJed World Cup | Topeka News
An assistant principal from Topeka Public Schools, Eric Rodriguez, just DJ’d at the World Cup fan zone in Kansas City — spinning records on the world’s biggest…
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Kansas Cyclosporiasis Surge Alert | Topeka News
Kansas is facing a major cyclosporiasis outbreak, with 50 confirmed cases since June—up from last year’s total. Nationwide, over 1,600 cases have been…
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Topeka Schools Listen Locally | Topeka News
Topeka Public Schools kicked off a new era of community collaboration with a Listening and Learning Tour at Milk & Honey Coffee Co., where parents, residents…
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Topeka Schools Listen Locally | Topeka News
Topeka Public Schools kicked off a new era of community collaboration with a Listening and Learning Tour at Milk & Honey Coffee Co., where parents, residents…
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Veterans Split Over Benefit Changes | Topeka News
Veterans are rallying at the Kansas Statehouse to block a controversial federal bill that could slash benefits for future vets with invisible wounds like…
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Pelé Mural Vanished on Highway | Topeka News
An artist poured a month of his life into four massive soccer murals honoring Messi, Ronaldo, Beckham, and Pelé, donating them to a local group for World Cup…
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Kansas City Burglar Gets 17 Years | Topeka News
A Kansas City thief who targeted over 100 local businesses just got 17 years — the longest sentence ever handed down for a property crime in the area. Idonnas…
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Shawnee County Fair 4-H Spotlight | Topeka News
Get ready for the Shawnee County Fair, kicking off this weekend with the horse show and exploding into full swing July 23–26 at the Stormont Vail Events…
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Topeka Rescue Mission Sees Surge in Need | Topeka News
Food insecurity is surging in Topeka, with The Rescue Mission serving over 1,100 new families in just two months—driven by rising costs and the temporary…
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Big Boy Locomotive Arrives in Topeka | Topeka News
Don’t miss the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, rolling through Topeka next Thursday—July 23rd—when it’ll arrive at the historic…
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25-Year-Old Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Porn | Topeka News
A 25-year-old man, Trevor Scott Teegarden, just received a 15-year federal prison sentence—no parole—for possessing and attempting to obtain child pornography…
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Kansas Mail Ballots Face Legal Battle | Topeka News
Kansas is fighting a legal battle to keep its three-day mail-in ballot grace period, as a judge blocked a new law that would have eliminated it — just as the…
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Chiefs Build New Home in Kansas | Topeka News
The Chiefs are building their future in Kansas, tapping Burns & McDonnell to lead the design and construction of their new Olathe headquarters — part of a $3…
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Kansas Mail Ballots in Legal Crosshairs | Topeka News
Kansas election officials are keeping late mail-in ballots in the count for now, after a Douglas County judge blocked a new law that would have ended the grace…
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Division Two Eyes Five-Year Eligibility Rule | Topeka News
Division Two sports could soon adopt a groundbreaking “five for five” eligibility rule, mirroring Division One’s new policy: athletes get five seasons of play…
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Kansas State Lets Fans Drink In-Stadium | Topeka News
Kansas State is revolutionizing game day at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, rolling out alcohol sales—including beer, seltzers, cocktails, and wine—for the first…
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Lost Child in Overland Park | Topeka News
Lost Child in Overland Park | Topeka News
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Child Exposed to Fentanyl by Man in Buckner | Topeka News
A man named Brandon Lee is facing serious charges after an 8-year-old girl tested positive for fentanyl following exposure to him—allegedly while he was openly…
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Minor Crash on SW Wanamaker Road | Topeka News
A minor two-car crash on S.W. Wanamaker Road in Topeka sent first responders rushing to the scene around 12:11 PM—but thankfully, no serious injuries were…
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Man Arrested on Child Abuse Charge | Topeka News
A 29-year-old man, Andrew Joseph Webb, was arrested in Manhattan on a child abuse warrant from Riley County, stemming from a June 2026 report — now finally…
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Cyclosporiasis Surge Hits Kansas | Topeka News
Kansas is in the middle of a major cyclosporiasis outbreak, with 55 cases this year — 8 in Shawnee County alone — and numbers skyrocketing since late June…
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Jayleen Jackson Arrested in Aggieville | Topeka News
Jayleen Jackson Arrested in Aggieville | Topeka News
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Bar Phoebe Brings Midwest Warmth to KC | Topeka News
Kansas City’s newest hotspot, Bar Phoebe, just hit the top floor of the historic Holtman Building with a cozy Midwest vibe and a nod to local legend Phoebe…
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Tractor-Trailer Clogs I-35 South | Topeka News
Major traffic jam on southbound I-35 in Clay County caused by a stalled tractor-trailer near Chouteau Trafficway—drivers are urged to take Vivion Road exit to…
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Tractor-Truck Collision Leaves Injuries | Topeka News
A brutal crash on US-75 in Jackson County left a mother and daughter critically injured after their Nissan Altima collided with a tractor-truck that was…
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St. Joseph Internet Outage Explained | Topeka News
St. Joseph woke up to major internet chaos as Optimum’s fiber network suffered a crippling outage overnight near Southwest Parkway—leaving residents and…
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Head-On Crash Near Bronson Kansas | Topeka News
A wild head-on crash near Bronson, Kansas, sent a Ford Edge spinning into a westbound Chevrolet Trailblazer—thanks to a bizarre chain of events involving a…