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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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Former Cop Loses Certification After Conviction | Topeka News
A former Kansas cop, Amanda Waterman, lost her law enforcement certification after being convicted of serious drug charges — a move that underscores how even…
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Topeka Pauses Data Centers for Infrastructure Review | Topeka News
Topeka’s hitting pause on new data center permits to avoid overloading its power and water systems—taking a six-month (or longer) break to study infrastructure…
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Five Days Without Power in Wyandotte | Topeka News
Wyandotte County’s residents are enduring five straight days without power as crews battle tangled tree limbs blocking lines—too high for most to safely reach…
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Royals’ Streak Turns Season Around | Topeka News
The Royals are on fire, winning their eighth straight game with a 11-7 demolition of the Tigers, capped by John Rave’s monster homer and a fourth-inning…
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IndyCar Rides Through D.C. for Freedom 250 | Topeka News
IndyCar roared into Washington D.C. for the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first time the series raced on the National Mall at speeds up to 190…
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Free Sunflower Seeds at Shively Farms | Topeka News
Shively Farms in Topeka is handing out free sunflower seeds before they’re mowed down—perfect for feeding animals, planting, or crafting—while making room for…
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Stray Bullet Hits Woman in Kansas City | Topeka News
Stray Bullet Hits Woman in Kansas City | Topeka News
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Doughboyz Pizzeria Closes After 6 Years | Topeka News
Doughboyz Pizzeria in Topeka is calling it quits after six years of serving up pies and community vibes — their final day is Sunday, August 23rd. Owners Trevor…
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Undrafted QB Shines in Preseason | Topeka News
Undrafted QB Jalon Daniels is making waves in Tampa Bay’s preseason, leading crucial scoring drives against the Chiefs and going sack-free—proving his grit and…
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Shooting in Kansas City Leaves One Dead | Topeka News
Shooting in Kansas City Leaves One Dead | Topeka News
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Administration Pushes Forward Despite Legal Setbacks | Topeka News
Despite major court setbacks, the administration is doubling down on key policy goals like birthright citizenship and sweeping new tariffs, shifting tactics to…
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Fatal Crash on I-70 Near Prospect Ave | Topeka News
Fatal Crash on I-70 Near Prospect Ave | Topeka News
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Shots Fired in Kansas City Early Sunday | Topeka News
Early Sunday morning in Kansas City, Kansas, police responded to a shots-fired call near Ohio Avenue and Mejak Lane, where an armed individual was encountered…
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Topeka Shooting Leaves One Dead | Topeka News
Tragedy struck Topeka early Sunday morning when a shooting on SE 23rd Street left one dead—police are treating it as a homicide and actively investigating…
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The Trailblazer Who Paved the Way for Women in Congress | Topeka News
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the pioneering first woman from Kansas in the U.S. Senate, passed away at 94, leaving behind a legacy of grit, bipartisanship, and…
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Topeka Street Names Reveal Hidden History | Topeka News
Topeka’s street names are more than just labels—they’re chapters in the city’s history, shaped by founders, landowners, and community voices. From tree-lined…
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Sticker Shock Summer Targets Trump | Topeka News
Sticker Shock Summer is a bold $1 million billboard campaign targeting President Trump, now expanded to 300+ billboards across 16 states — including five in…
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Topeka’s Safe Sleep Shower & Lottery Update | Topeka News
Topeka parents gathered at the library for a baby shower focused on safe sleep, receiving education and essentials like cribs and blankets while confronting…
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Safe Sleep Saves Lives in Shawnee County | Topeka News
Shawnee County is tackling a heartbreaking crisis: alarmingly high infant mortality, especially among Black babies. To combat this, the Topeka Public Library…
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Aloha Vibes, Big Impact for Students | Topeka News
Living the Dream Inc. turned up the Aloha vibes at So Soul Summer, drawing a bigger crowd than last year as they celebrated youth in Topeka with dance, island…
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Kansas City’s Last Fun Before School | Topeka News
Kansas City’s latest community event packed bounce houses, games, and food to help kids unwind before school starts—while spotlighting local small businesses…
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Power Restored as Community Steps Up | Topeka News
Power outages hit over fifty residents at R. Bernard Villas in Wyandotte County after devastating storms, leaving seniors without refrigeration and basic…
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Butker’s Miss Costs Chiefs Preseason Win | Topeka News
Chiefs fall in preseason thriller, 16-15, as Harrison Butker’s missed 43-yard field goal with 4 minutes left dooms them — but he also nailed a 69-yarder and…
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Inmate Michael Moore Dies in Custody | Topeka News
A 35-year-old inmate at Lansing Correctional Facility, Michael Moore, died unexpectedly in his cell last Saturday—despite emergency efforts to save him…
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker's Legacy in Kansas | Topeka News
Kansas honors a political titan: U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker, whose two decades of service were defined by grit, humility, and groundbreaking impact…
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Inmate Death at Lansing Correctional | Topeka News
A 35-year-old inmate at Lansing Correctional Facility, Michael Moore, died unexpectedly in his cell over the weekend—despite emergency efforts, he couldn’t be…
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Kansas City Community Rises After Storm | Topeka News
After devastating storms hit Kansas City, Kansas, volunteers rallied to pack meals and support neighbors in need. Selena Overton-Gant, whose church was…
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NBAF Delayed But On Track | Topeka News
The $1.25 billion National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, is still not fully operational despite being hailed as a cornerstone for U.S…
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Wyandotte County Storm Recovery | Topeka News
Wyandotte County braces for recovery after Governor Laura Kelly declares a state of disaster emergency following毁灭性 storms that tore through the area, leaving…
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Topeka Fire Claims Life of 75-Year-Old | Topeka News
A 75-year-old Topeka man, Stephen E. May, died in a house fire on August 2nd, with no other injuries reported. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and…
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Man Arrested in Kansas Child Sex Crime | Topeka News
A 36-year-old man from Larned, Kansas, was arrested on serious child sex crime charges after a 15-year-old victim came forward with an April 2026 assault…
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker Legacy | Topeka News
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the trailblazing first woman from Kansas to serve in the U.S. Senate, has died at 94, leaving behind a legacy of independence, decency…
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Remembering Nancy Kassebaum Baker | Topeka News
Kansas lost a true political giant as former U.S. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker passed away at 94, leaving behind a legacy of service and resilience. A…
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Kansas News Roundup: Fire, Justice, and Insurance | Topeka News
A 75-year-old Topeka man, Stephen E. May, died in a house fire on SW Burnett Road—no other injuries reported, cause under investigation. The Kansas Supreme…
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Dornwood Park Needs Upgrades | Topeka News
Dornwood Park in Topeka, a beloved baseball and softball hub for generations, is crumbling under the strain of decades of use — with potholed backstops…
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Royals Stadium Funded by City Taxes | Topeka News
The Kansas City Royals’ new downtown stadium is getting a major financial boost through a bold TIF plan that redirects tax growth—not new taxes—to pay off…
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Felons With Guns After Tragedy | Topeka News
A Kansas neighbor, heartbroken after a fatal murder-suicide involving a convicted felon, is demanding tougher gun laws for those with criminal records. Lisa…
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Kansas Jobs Report July 2024 | Topeka News
Kansas’ July job report shows a mixed economic picture: unemployment holds steady at 3.8%, up slightly from last year, while 500 new nonfarm jobs were…
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Free Pets Await at Topeka Shelter | Topeka News
Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka is bursting at the seams with adorable adoptables—yes, even a Peruvian guinea pig named Scottie got his own TV…
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Topeka Business Expo Returns | Topeka News
Get ready, Topeka! The Greater Topeka Partnership is bringing back the wildly popular Topeka Business Expo on November 17th at the Stormont Vail Events Center…
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New Hope for Alzheimer's Treatment | Topeka News
Alzheimer’s treatment just got a major breakthrough: LEQEMBI, a new infusion therapy, is slowing disease progression by clearing amyloid plaques—no cure, but…
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Topeka’s New Urban Mix | Topeka News
Topeka’s I-470 corridor is heating up with big new plans: EHI Development and Russ Briggs are launching a mixed-use project featuring 120–150 affordable…
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Trump’s Beef Plan Sparks Farm Backlash | Topeka News
Trump’s plan to slash beef prices by importing more foreign meat is sparking fierce backlash from American farmers, including Kansas Farm Bureau president…
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Former Anchor Pleads Guilty to Mother's Murder | Topeka News
Former news anchor Angelynn Mock has pleaded guilty to murdering her 80-year-old mother, Anita Avers, during last Halloween in Wichita, Kansas. Diagnosed with…
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Storm Scammers Targeting Recovery | Topeka News
Power’s out, trees are down, and storm damage is piling up—but help is on the way in Wyandotte County. A command center’s been running for three days, handing…
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Supreme Court Lets Trump Ballroom Project Proceed | Topeka News
The Supreme Court just gave President Trump a temporary green light to keep building his White House ballroom, overturning a lower court’s halt on above-ground…
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Inmate Death at Jefferson County Jail | Topeka News
A tragic inmate death in Jefferson County, Kansas has sparked an urgent investigation. Found injured inside the jail on August 18, the individual died the next…
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Honoring Joel Fager Through Golf and Scholarship | Topeka News
Golfers took to the course Friday morning at Wabaunsee Pines for the first annual Joel Fager Memorial Tournament — a heartfelt tribute to the late EMS…
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Harley Marolt Convicted in Statutory Rape Case | Topeka News
A 28-year-old man, Harley Marolt, was convicted of statutory rape after a four-day trial in Platte County, Missouri. The incident occurred at a New Year’s Eve…
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Beef Prices Drop But Ranchers Protest | Topeka News
The White House is rolling out a bold plan to slash beef prices by importing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef over 90 days—aiming for a 25% drop in…
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Prairie Band Lawsuit Dismissed | Topeka News
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s lawsuit against Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse has been dismissed after both sides agreed to settle outside court…
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When Safety Meets Dismissal | Topeka News
A Kansas constituent, shaken by a nearby mass shooting, urgently urged Rep. Rick Wilborn to support stronger gun laws—calling for universal background checks…
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Deputy Fired After Underage Party | Topeka News
A Kansas deputy who owned the property where an underage drinking party took place was fired after authorities arrived to find teens consuming alcohol — and…
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HAB Alert: Lakes with Algae Risk | Topeka News
Blue-green algae warnings are active for several Kansas lakes — including Lake Charles and Frazier Lake — with a “Warning” status meaning harmful blooms are…
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North Lawn Apartments Evacuation Crisis | Topeka News
North Lawn Apartments residents were abruptly evacuated after weeks of neglect, as the city stepped in for emergency repairs — but with no warning and a…
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McEntee Named to Johnson County Judgeship | Topeka News
Governor Laura Kelly has tapped John McEntee Junior to fill a vacant judgeship in Johnson County’s 10th Judicial District, a role he’ll now hold after serving…
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Topeka Road Work Alert This Friday | Topeka News
Drivers heading through downtown Topeka this Friday should brace for slower traffic—South Kansas Avenue between 17th Street and nearby areas will be narrowed…
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Trader Joe's Arrives in Merriam | Topeka News
Trader Joe’s is set to make its grand debut in Merriam, Kansas, opening Wednesday, September 2nd at 9 AM, taking over the former Johnson County Library site in…
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Shelter Arrest Sparks Multiple Charges | Topeka News
A 35-year-old man, Nicolus Allen Weiss, was arrested at a Manhattan emergency shelter after a violent incident that erupted around 6:09 PM, leading to multiple…
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87-Year-Old Driver Cited in Kimball Avenue Crash | Topeka News
87-Year-Old Driver Cited in Kimball Avenue Crash | Topeka News