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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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Students Can Now Pay Tuition via PayPal and Venmo | Topeka News
Students, big news: PayPal and Venmo are now officially powering tuition payments at major universities like Kansas State, Michigan State, and Texas Tech —…
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Family Sues Lenexa Over Fatal Shooting | Topeka News
A family seeks justice after suing Lenexa police and city over the fatal shooting of Jose Enrique Cartagena-Chacon in June 2025, claiming he was asleep in his…
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Sumner Academy Tops State Again | Topeka News
Sumner Academy of Arts and Science in Kansas City, Kansas, has once again claimed the top spot as the best high school in Missouri — its eighth consecutive…
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Topeka House Fire Victim Identified | Topeka News
A heartbreaking house fire in Topeka, Kansas, claimed the life of 75-year-old Stephen E. May nearly three weeks ago—delayed identification adds to the family’s…
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Kansas Man Arrested in Multi-Victim Abuse Case | Topeka News
In a shocking turn of events in Atchison, Kansas, 31-year-old Terry W. Jones was arrested Thursday on multiple serious charges—including child abuse…
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Lacey Stevens Arrested on Aggravated Battery Charges | Topeka News
Lacey Stevens Arrested on Aggravated Battery Charges | Topeka News
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Kansas Rest Stop Shut Down Forever | Topeka News
Kansas Rest Stop Shut Down Forever | Topeka News
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Three-Semi Crash Shuts Down I-70 | Topeka News
A fiery three-truck pile-up on I-70 westbound near the Truman Sports Complex shut down all lanes before 7:30 AM, triggering massive traffic backups and forcing…
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Fatal Head-On Crash on K-156 | Topeka News
A deadly head-on crash on K-156 in central Kansas left a 72-year-old woman dead after her Chevrolet Impala crossed into oncoming traffic, slamming into a Dodge…
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Charter Buys Cox for $34.5B | Topeka News
Charter just dropped $34.5 billion to snap up Cox, making it the nation’s largest cable giant—now covering 45 states. If you’re in Kansas with Cox, expect…
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Open Skies: Music History and Hope in Topeka | Topeka News
Topeka’s gearing up for a free, massive music event called Open Skies on September 26 at Evergy Plaza, featuring Bethel Music and Dove Award-winning artist KB…
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A.M. Extra: Your Daily Morning Brief | Topeka News
A.M. Extra: Your Daily Morning Brief | Topeka News
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Landon Trail Gets $2M Boost | Topeka News
Kansas just got a $2 million federal boost to extend the Landon Trail by two miles, connecting historic rail corridors and creating a family-friendly path…
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City Denies Paying Vegas Lawyer Trip | Topeka News
City of Topeka denies paying for outside lawyer’s Vegas trip to interview expert witness — the lawyer is covering his own costs and even planned the visit to…
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Shawnee County Weather, Law, and Water | Topeka News
Shawnee County’s recent severe wind damage—possibly tornado-related—has triggered a pause on new data center permits as officials reassess infrastructure and…
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Kansas Health, Football, and Dog Shows | Topeka News
Kansas sees a drop in Cyclospora cases tied to recalled lettuce, with health officials urging caution around fresh produce this late summer. Meanwhile, Topeka…
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Data Centers and Farming at Odds | Topeka News
Data centers are sparking heated debate in Pottawatomie County, as residents flood a planning commission meeting to voice urgent concerns about environmental…
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Kansas City Burglaries Target Local Businesses | Topeka News
Three Kansas City businesses—City Barrel Pizza and Patio, Bramble and Stem floral shop, and Eclectics artist co-op—were hit by a brazen early-morning burglar…
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New Mother's Room at Stormont Vail | Topeka News
Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka just unveiled a stunning new Mother’s Room, thoughtfully designed with comfy chairs, a private sink, and even Kansas…
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Gladstone Elementary’s Big School Makeover | Topeka News
Gladstone Elementary is buzzing with fresh energy after a $474 million bond overhaul—parents and students toured revamped spaces like acoustically upgraded…
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Starbucks Ends Reorg With 200+ Cuts | Topeka News
Starbucks is wrapping up its reorganization by letting go of over 200 employees—mostly from coffeehouse operations and design teams—who weren’t moved to its…
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Topeka Police Roll Out Bike Patrol | Topeka News
Topeka PD is biking their way to safer streets this summer, swapping patrol cars for bikes to get into tight spots and build trust—with bright yellow uniforms…
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Cox Becomes Spectrum No Immediate Changes | Topeka News
Cox just got a new owner—Charter’s officially bought it, and now you’re part of Spectrum. But don’t panic: your service stays the same for now. No forced…
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Smucker's Adopts Lake Shawnee Dog Park | Topeka News
Smucker’s is stepping in to “adopt” Lake Shawnee’s dog park, pouring in $36K over three years for upgrades — plus naming rights and ads across county parks. In…
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AI Speeds Up City Permits | Topeka News
Cities are racing to deploy AI to slash housing permit delays—automating error checks and slashing review cycles while keeping human reviewers in the loop…
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Night of Praise: Power of Prayer | Topeka News
Get ready to be moved—Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries is hosting their annual Night of Praise on October 11th, themed “The Power of Prayer,” celebrating…
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Lucy Foley Brings Miss Marple to Topeka | Topeka News
Get ready to meet Lucy Foley, the bestselling mystery queen, as she drops by the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library next month—bringing her brand-new…
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Speedy PD Event Supports Parkinson’s | Topeka News
Get ready for Speedy PD — a powerful run and walk at Tuttle Creek State Park on August 29th to support Parkinson’s warriors. The night before, join Empowered…
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Free High School Diploma for Adults | Topeka News
Kansas’ free Orion program is your second chance to earn a high school diploma—online or in-person, 24/7—with real teachers, tutoring, and college planning. No…
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Missouri’s Redistricting Battle | Topeka News
Missouri’s political theater heats up at the State Fair as GOP challenger Rick Brattin and incumbent Democrat Emanuel Cleaver clash over Congressional District…
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Storms Hit Hard But Community Rises | Topeka News
Severe storms left a trail of destruction, sparking calls for federal aid as schools shut down and thousands lost power — but no serious injuries. Community…
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Royals Stadium Deal Approved | Topeka News
Kansas City’s city council just approved a $1.9 billion deal for a new Royals ballpark and entertainment district — with 60% public funding and 40% private…
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Leroy and Trey Lead Kansas Defense | Topeka News
Leroy Harris and Trey Lathan are back for Kansas football, bringing big leadership and defensive firepower after earning honorable mention nods last season…
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Emporia Votes on Data Center Ballot | Topeka News
Emporia’s ballot question on a data center is set for November 26—but it’s all hanging by a thread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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K-State’s Offensive Line Crisis | Topeka News
Kansas State’s football team hits the ground running with major setbacks before their season opener: starting left tackle John Pastore is out for the entire…
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Juggalos Festival Drug Bust Revealed | Topeka News
Camden County deputies hit hard at the Gathering of the Juggalos, seizing over 220 pounds of marijuana, 126 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, and 40 pounds of…
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St. Charles Police Scrap Flock Cameras After Misuse | Topeka News
St. Charles County Police are shutting down their Flock cameras after a civilian employee confessed to misusing them for personal reasons — not law enforcement…
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Robbery Gone Wrong With Tracker | Topeka News
A 28-year-old man got six years in prison after a brazen CVS robbery—complete with a gun and a mask—where pharmacy staff slipped a tracker into his stolen…
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Manhattan Rape Case Involves Acquaintances | Topeka News
A serious rape occurred in Manhattan Wednesday evening involving a 19-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man they knew — no arrests yet, but investigators are…
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Teen Cat Arrested in Manhattan Drug Bust | Topeka News
Teen Cat Arrested in Manhattan Drug Bust | Topeka News
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Kansas City Power Outage Hits Hard | Topeka News
Widespread power outages hit Kansas City, Kansas, leaving thousands in the dark for days—fallen trees and damaged lines caused the chaos, with officials…
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Baniewicz Banned from Minors Work | Topeka News
Phil Baniewicz, former president of Bishop Miege High School, has been permanently banned from any role involving minors or vulnerable adults in the…
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Felon With Guns Gets 11 Years | Topeka News
A 34-year-old convicted felon in Topeka, Brandon Paul McFall, faces over 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of firearm possession — a move…
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WIBW TV Tower Maintenance Update | Topeka News
TV signal choppy this morning? WIBW-TV’s broadcast tower is undergoing essential FCC-mandated maintenance, temporarily cutting power to ensure crew safety…
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Aggravated Battery in Aggieville | Topeka News
Aggravated Battery in Aggieville | Topeka News
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US-75 Work Zone Alert in Coffey County | Topeka News
Drivers on US-75 north of Burlington in Coffey County, Kansas, brace for road work—concrete patching is underway now with flaggers and pilot cars, setting the…
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Shape North Kansas City's Future | Topeka News
North Kansas City is finalizing its 20-year Master Plan—and you’re invited to help shape the future. From land use and transit to housing and parks, this plan…
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Salad Sales Plunge Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Topeka News
A nationwide salad sales crash hit as cyclosporiasis, a parasite causing intestinal illness, rattled food chains — with over 26 million U.S. households…
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Three Waldo Businesses Hit in Overnight Break-Ins | Topeka News
Three local Waldo-area businesses—Bramble & Stem, City Barrel Pizza and Patio, and Eclectics Gift Gallery—suffered simultaneous break-ins Tuesday night, with…
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Chiefs Camp Wrap & Tampa Test | Topeka News
Chiefs training camp wrapped up with Military Appreciation Day, setting the stage for a big showdown in Tampa on August 22nd. Rookie linebacker Delane is…
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Fee or Felony Justice Flip | Topeka News
A Kansas Supreme Court ruling overturned Terrance Sims’ convictions for failing to pay a $20 registration fee three times — totaling $60 — sparking a…
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Cox to Spectrum in Topeka | Topeka News
Cox Communications in Topeka is getting a major makeover—by mid-September, Spectrum branding, pricing, and packages will roll out across all former Cox markets…
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A.M. Extra: Your Morning News Fix | Topeka News
Wake up to the essentials with A.M. Extra, your daily 30-minute morning broadcast airing weekdays at 8 AM on wibw.com and Roku. Hosted by Jared Broyles and…
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Justice Dept Challenges State Tuition Policies | Topeka News
The Trump-era Justice Department is launching a sweeping federal crackdown on state tuition policies that grant in-state rates to undocumented students, filing…
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Substitute Teacher Sentenced for Child Abuse | Topeka News
A former substitute teacher in Topeka, James Lee Hankensiefken, has been sentenced to 5 years and 6 months for a felony sex crime involving a minor aged 14-15…
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Early Morning Crash in South Topeka | Topeka News
Early Morning Crash in South Topeka | Topeka News
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E-Bike Rider Dies in Highway Crash | Topeka News
A tragic early morning collision on US-166 near Coffeyville, Kansas, claimed the life of 59-year-old e-bike rider Kevin Hooper when his bike was struck from…
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Man Run Over at Car Wash | Topeka News
A car wash worker in Missouri was tragically struck and dragged by a pickup truck while inspecting storm drains—caught on camera. The driver claimed he didn’t…
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Frankfort Water Crisis After Lightning Strike | Topeka News
Frankfort’s water tower took a direct lightning hit, leaving the town without running water—officials are urging residents to conserve while emergency crews…
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Truck Driver’s Family Seeks Justice | Topeka News
A settlement is nearing finalization in the tragic lawsuit following Carl Myles’ death when his concrete mixer truck was struck by a Union Pacific train at a…