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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!
Lightning, Not Lava, Killed Hiker on Etna | Topeka News
A Wichita programmer, Dylan Standfast, died at 29 after being struck by lightning while hiking Mount Etna — Europe’s most active volcano. His tragic death…
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Compass Datacenters and Topeka's Future | Topeka News
Compass Datacenters is eyeing a massive new facility in Topeka, promising millions in taxes and hundreds of jobs—but local officials and utilities are raising…
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Strip Club Owner’s Cash and Guns Case | Topeka News
Topeka strip club owner Leonard Rrapaj faces mounting legal trouble as his plea hearing is pushed back for the third time—now set for September 16. Authorities…
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Straight-Line Winds Shatter Northern Shawnee County | Topeka News
Wild straight-line winds, not tornadoes, tore through northern Shawnee County and into northeast Jefferson County, ripping roofs, demolishing barns, and…
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Topeka’s Data Center Dilemma | Topeka News
Topeka’s city council remains stuck in a tense standoff over its 2023 moratorium on new data centers, as officials scramble to balance tech-driven growth with…
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Topeka Council Probes Compass Data Center | Topeka News
Topeka’s City Council held a pivotal meeting to grill Compass Data Centers on its Shawnee County plans, with Mayor Spencer Duncan calling it the first real…
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Berryton Elementary Road Work Delay | Topeka News
Road work outside Berryton Elementary is way behind schedule—delayed from a July finish to an already-past August 19th deadline, with no new timeline in sight…
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Young Scholars Back in School | Topeka News
The youngest learners in Topeka Public Schools are back—and it’s a bittersweet start! Preschoolers and kindergarteners kicked off the year with joyful first…
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Piper Neighborhood Hit by Severe Storm | Topeka News
A brutal storm with golf-ball sized hail and howling winds slammed the Piper neighborhood overnight, leaving chaos in its wake—downed fences, shattered roofs…
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Piper Neighborhood Hit by Severe Storm | Topeka News
A brutal storm with golf-ball sized hail and howling winds slammed the Piper neighborhood overnight, leaving chaos in its wake—downed fences, shattered roofs…
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Billion-Dollar Bio Lab Still Offline | Topeka News
A billion-dollar biocontainment lab in Manhattan, Kansas, built to replace Plum Island and handle deadly animal diseases, is still not fully operational three…
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Celebrity Waiters Raise Funds for Child Care | Topeka News
Get ready to laugh, cheer, and maybe even get a little hungry—because Topeka’s got a celebrity-packed charity bash on the horizon! The third annual Celebrity…
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Manhattan’s New Tennis Courts Open | Topeka News
Manhattan’s tennis scene just got a major upgrade with eight brand-new courts opening at CiCo Park—after a decade-long push backed by $2.4 million in funding…
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Wanamaker Road Speeding Crisis | Topeka News
Drivers are racing dangerously on Southwest Wanamaker Road, with speeds hitting 120 mph—shocking officials and residents alike. Sheriff’s deputies are cracking…
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Topeka Food Drive Hits First Friday | Topeka News
Families in Topeka are struggling to put food on the table, but two local heroes—Luthi and Associates and SENT—are teaming up for a month-long food drive…
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Start Small, Secure Your Future | Topeka News
Stop avoiding your finances—stress, shame, and procrastination won’t build your future. Carl Carlson breaks it down: starting early and taking small steps is…
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Kansas City Streetcar Turns Into Oz Express | Topeka News
The Kansas City Streetcar just became the “Oz Express” — a dazzling emerald green ride adorned with Wizard of Oz characters, courtesy of a wild collaboration…
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Emporia Votes on $24M Recreation Center | Topeka News
Emporia’s recreation center expansion is headed to the ballot this November, with voters deciding whether to approve a quarter-percent sales tax hike to fund…
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Quindaro Storm Leaves Widespread Damage | Topeka News
A monstrous early-morning storm tore through Quindaro, Kansas City, Kansas, leaving chaos in its wake—snapped trees, downed power lines, and shattered cars…
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City Seeks Court Clarity on Battery Storage | Topeka News
Emporia City Commission seeks legal clarity on battery storage bans, filing a court petition to define their obligations under state law—ready to pursue a…
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Couple Convicted in Child Porn Case | Topeka News
A Marine from Haysville, Gavin Onuffer, is facing over ten years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography, with investigators uncovering…
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Tragedy at Rozel School on First Day | Topeka News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Rozel, Kansas, as a student collapsed and died during football practice on the very first day of school. Emergency…
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Teacher Accused of Filming Kids at School | Topeka News
A former Kansas City school support staff member, 29-year-old Dennis Hernandez, just pleaded guilty to 13 counts of producing child pornography, plus…
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Abel Gets 10 Years for Aggravated Battery | Topeka News
A 32-year-old man, Douglas L.R. Abel, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for aggravated battery after a November 2025 shooting in Topeka. Found guilty…
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Pedestrian Hospitalized in Shawnee Crash | Topeka News
Pedestrian Hospitalized in Shawnee Crash | Topeka News
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Gardner Ditches Flock Cameras Over Privacy Concerns | Topeka News
Gardner, Kansas, has voted to scrap its lone Flock camera — a move sparking national debate over privacy vs. public safety as automated license plate readers…
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Clay County Takes Action on Illegal Dumping | Topeka News
Clay County, Missouri, is sending a clear warning: illegal dumping won’t fly. A woman was caught on camera tossing trash—including a faucet and an oar—into…
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Heat, Health, and Heroes at the Fair | Topeka News
Heat waves and crowds collide at the Missouri State Fair as medical teams scramble to treat over 85 people—mostly heat-related. Since 2010, the Missouri…
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Kansas Senate Race Gets Personal | Topeka News
The U.S. Senate race in Kansas is turning personal as Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton dares GOP incumbent Roger Marshall to a debate at the state fair and…
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Two-Car Crash on S.E. Lawrence Street | Topeka News
Two-Car Crash on S.E. Lawrence Street | Topeka News
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Son Charged in Mother’s Fatal House Fire | Topeka News
A chilling family tragedy unfolded in Kansas City when Ryan Willis, 36, allegedly set his own mother Shirley Willis, 59, on fire in their home — leading to her…
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Pet Adjustment Leads to Highway Flip | Topeka News
A 75-year-old woman in Kansas lost control of her Toyota Rav4 after briefly glancing away to adjust her pet’s position—leading to a dramatic rollover off the…
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Wildcats Unveil First Jersey Patch | Topeka News
Kansas State football is breaking new ground this season with the debut of a custom jersey patch featuring local auction giant Purple Wave Auction — and it’s…
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Teen Arrested for Assaulting Officers | Topeka News
Teen Arrested for Assaulting Officers | Topeka News
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Kansas Highway Patrol Arrests Human Smuggling Suspect | Topeka News
Kansas Highway Patrol arrested 47-year-old Diego Lopez on human smuggling charges after a traffic stop on I-70 near Goodland. Five others in his minivan were…
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Cyclosporiasis Surge in Kansas | Topeka News
Cyclosporiasis outbreak surges in Kansas with 807 cases and 35 hospitalizations — mostly linked to contaminated fresh produce, with Shawnee County hit hardest…
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Big Rig Flips in Kansas | Topeka News
Big Rig Flips in Kansas | Topeka News
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Oklahoma Rider Seriously Injured in Kansas Crash | Topeka News
A 67-year-old Oklahoma motorcycle rider is in serious condition after a high-speed crash on I-35 in Kansas, where his bike veered off the road, hit barricades…
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Kansas City Storm Leaves Widespread Damage | Topeka News
A powerful storm tore through the Kansas City metro, leaving shattered windows, blocked roads, and thousands without power. Winds ripped roofs off buildings…
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Teen Driver’s U-Turn Ends in Crash | Topeka News
A teen driver attempting a risky U-turn in Kansas collided head-on with a semi, sending his pickup spinning into a ditch—both teens, unbuckled, were seriously…
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Four-Vehicle Pile-Up in Cherokee County | Topeka News
A deadly four-vehicle pile-up erupted Tuesday afternoon in Cherokee County, Kansas, when a speeding Ford F-150 slammed into a stopped Nissan Pathfinder…
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Storms Leave Thousands in the Dark | Topeka News
Early Wednesday morning, over 17,000 customers in Wyandotte County—home to Kansas City, Kansas—woke up to blackouts, hitting nearly 42% of the area. Storms…
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Kansas Abortion Funding Backfires | Topeka News
Kansas just poured $3 million into its anti-abortion Pregnancy Compassion Awareness Program — but the results are puzzling: fewer clients, slashed case…
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Woke Pastor or Centrist? The Hamilton-Marshall Debate | Topeka News
Senator Roger Marshall is painting his Democratic rival, Adam Hamilton, as a “woke pastor” too liberal for Kansas, citing edited sermon clips and controversial…
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Shawnee County Pauses Data Center Approvals | Topeka News
Shawnee County has paused all new data center applications to develop clearer guidelines before approving any more of these energy-hungry giants, ensuring…
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PlayStation Controllers in Storm Drains | Topeka News
Topeka’s storm sewers are getting a high-tech makeover—thanks to remote-controlled rovers guided by PlayStation 4 controllers. These wheeled cameras navigate…
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Kroger Closes 60 Stores This Year | Topeka News
Kroger is on track to shutter sixty stores by year’s end, including brands like Harris Teeter and Pick ‘n Save across states like Texas, Virginia, and…
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Topeka’s New Leaders and Urgent Cases | Topeka News
Topeka’s airport welcomes a new era as Curtis Sneden steps in as president and CEO, succeeding Eric Johnson after nearly 20 years. Meanwhile, a grieving mother…
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Reading Builds Calmer Minds from Childhood | Topeka News
New research from Cambridge reveals that reading for fun between ages two and nine boosts teen mental health—reducing stress, depression, and behavioral…
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Mother Demands Justice for Son | Topeka News
A grieving mother demands justice for her son Thomas Brown, killed three months ago near Highland Park apartments, as no charges have been filed despite…
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81 Dogs Rescued from Horrific KC Home | Topeka News
Eighty-one dogs rescued in Kansas City, Kansas after police broke into a home filled with horrific conditions—six inches of feces, unbearable stench, and…
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K-State Football Gets New Field Branding | Topeka News
K-State football is getting a major makeover this season, with Progressive Insurance’s logo taking center stage on the field — one of 13 schools in this bold…
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Crime Drops Sharply in 2025 | Topeka News
Crime’s on a steep decline nationwide—violent offenses down 9.3% year-over-year, murders plummeting 18.1% to levels last seen in the mid-50s. Property crime…
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Church Turns Space into Women’s Health Clinic | Topeka News
Topeka Bible Church is set to open a 35,000-square-foot medical clinic focused on women’s pre- and post-natal care, with pricing tied to Medicaid to ensure…
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From Darkness to Advocacy | Topeka News
Penny Kryfka’s journey from childhood depression and teen drug use to becoming a mental health advocate is a raw, powerful story of resilience. After quitting…
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Missing Woman With Dementia On The Move | Topeka News
Missing Woman With Dementia On The Move | Topeka News
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Two-Vehicle Crash Closes US-56 | Topeka News
A two-car crash on US-56 near South Adams Road sent two adults to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a third declined care. The accident…
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Two-Vehicle Crash Closes US-56 | Topeka News
A two-car crash on US-56 near South Adams Road sent two adults to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a third declined care. The accident…
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Detention Center Under Fire | Topeka News
Jackson County’s detention center is under fire over plumbing failures, restricted recreation, and drug concerns — plus two recent inmate deaths now under…
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Topeka Dog Show: Free Admission & 1400 Pups | Topeka News
Get ready for the biggest dog event in Topeka this weekend—the Capital City Cluster Dog Show, featuring 1,400 pups from 200 breeds competing in conformation…