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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!
Kansas Invests $37M in Walkable Futures | Topeka News
Kansas just poured $37 million into 33 transformative projects statewide to make walking, biking, and other car-free travel safer and easier—turning old rail…
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Cider Days Festival Returns This Fall | Topeka News
Get ready for the 45th annual Cider Days Fall Festival—returning September 19-20 at the Stormont Vail Events Center with live music, local vendors, delicious…
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So Soul Summer Luau Dance Party | Topeka News
Living the Dream, Inc. is throwing their second annual So Soul Summer luau bash to close out the season — complete with a custom dance called the So Soul Swag…
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Mice, Not Deer, Drive Lyme Spread | Topeka News
Lyme disease’s real culprit might not be deer after all—new 30-year forest research reveals white-footed mice are far more responsible for spreading ticks that…
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KDOT Survey Begins for U.S. 77 | Topeka News
KDOT kicks off a major pavement survey for U.S. 77 reconstruction in Junction City starting August 17, using specialized gear at the Goldenbelt and Lacy Drive…
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Lane Closures on South Kansas Ave | Topeka News
Lane closures hit South Kansas Avenue in Topeka starting Tuesday, August 18th—don’t miss this update. Evergy’s contractor Lantel is installing new fiber…
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Devonta Bernard Miller Gets Life Sentence | Topeka News
Devonta Bernard Miller, 33, from Topeka, just received a “Hard 50” life sentence with no parole for at least 50 years after pleading guilty to first-degree…
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Emergency Vehicle Collision on I-135 | Topeka News
At 3:27 AM on I-135 in Wichita, an emergency vehicle attempting a U-turn to stop a wrong-way driver collided with a semitrailer, sending the Durango onto the…
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Parental Accountability for Youth Crime | Topeka News
Parents are being held legally accountable for their kids’ crimes in states like Louisiana and New Jersey, facing fines or jail time for offenses like school…
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Kia Stolen from Known Person in Manhattan | Topeka News
A 2019 Kia Optima worth $18K vanished from Marlatt Ave in Manhattan, KS, Saturday night — stolen by a 28-year-old man the owner knew. Police are still…
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Wakarusa Drive Closures Begin August 19 | Topeka News
Drivers in Lawrence, Kansas, brace for major Wakarusa Drive closures starting August 19th as K-10 and South Lawrence Trafficway expansion begins — three phased…
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Teen Hit by Car on Way to School | Topeka News
Teen Hit by Car on Way to School | Topeka News
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K-4 Closure in Morris County | Topeka News
Drivers in Morris County, Kansas, brace for a one-day shutdown of K-4 highway on Tuesday, August 18th, from 6:30 AM to 7 PM—no detour signs posted, so plan…
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Operation 1000 Feet Targets School Safety | Topeka News
Jackson County just wrapped up a massive three-day crackdown called “Operation 1,000 Feet,” targeting registered sex offenders living too close to schools—a…
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I-70 Bridge Closure in Topeka | Topeka News
Drivers in Topeka brace for major I-70 disruptions starting Monday—part of a $239M Polk-Quincy Viaduct project set to finish by late 2027. A key bridge over…
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Six Safe After I-70 Crash | Topeka News
Six Safe After I-70 Crash | Topeka News
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A.M. Extra Your Morning News Fix | Topeka News
Wake up to the nation’s top headlines and local buzz in just 30 minutes—A.M. Extra drops live at 8 AM every weekday, hosted by Jared Broyles and Reina Flores…
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KU Hospital Tops National Rankings | Topeka News
The University of Kansas Hospital just smashed it on the national stage, earning top-tier “High Performing” ratings from U.S. News and World Report—and…
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Fifty-Five Was Just the Beginning | Topeka News
It’s wild how our perception of age shifts—what felt like the end at fifty-five now feels like just the beginning. From a nineteen-year-old who thought…
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City Attorney Faces Charge Amid Leadership Shake-up | Topeka News
A Topeka city attorney faces criminal charges after an alleged incident involving a woman, prompting the appointment of a special prosecutor to ensure…
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Bartley Stays to Lead Defense | Topeka News
Logan Bartley, K-State’s standout freshman with 21 tackles, chose to stay in Manhattan despite coaching changes — and it’s paying off. He’s thriving under the…
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The 1951 Topeka Flood That Changed Everything | Topeka News
In 1951, the Kansas River unleashed a catastrophic flood that reshaped Topeka forever—rising to its highest ever recorded level, drowning neighborhoods…
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Evergy Powers Kansas Data Center Boom | Topeka News
Evergy is gearing up to power Kansas’ digital boom by building a natural gas plant, solar farm, and battery storage facility—directly responding to soaring…
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Kansas Family Tragedy Under Investigation | Topeka News
A chilling case in Winfield, Kansas, has investigators digging into a premeditated family massacre: Ronald Williams Senior and Kelly George allegedly plotted…
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Topeka's 1951 Flood and Community Resilience | Topeka News
In 1951, Topeka, Kansas, faced a catastrophic flood so severe it collapsed bridges, turned streets into rivers, and forced residents to navigate by boat. Amid…
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Floods Through Time: Water, Resilience, and Memory | Topeka News
Floods have shaped this region for decades, with photographers capturing the raw power of water since 1961—showing submerged streets, evacuated towns, and…
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Topeka’s Legal, Financial, and Community Crossroads | Topeka News
Topeka’s facing a legal and financial reckoning—with $3.1 million in lawsuit payouts since 2023 sparking taxpayer concerns—and a looming tribal gaming dispute…
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Topeka Celebrates 100-Year-Old Educator | Topeka News
Topeka honors a centenarian educator, Barbara Ross, whose groundbreaking work teaching Black students during segregation and guiding them through…
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Roofs Vanished in Shawnee County Storm | Topeka News
Severe storms tore through Shawnee County Friday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction: downed trees, power outages, and roofs ripped off homes. Hal…
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Topeka Faces Legal Battle Over Tribal Gaming Rights | Topeka News
Topeka’s city government is bracing for a potential legal showdown over Native American land rights and gaming regulations, as tensions rise over tribal…
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Art as Healing: Astra’s Bold Move | Topeka News
Astra is turning art into a force for mental health change, hosting Vivid: The Art of Healing — a powerful event where over 300 people gathered to celebrate…
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Century-Old Theatre Gets Major Upgrade | Topeka News
The Jayhawk Theatre in Topeka just turned 100, and it’s getting a major makeover—with half a million dollars in state funding fueling a deep restoration of its…
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Kansas Soccer Shatters Records with 7-0 Win | Topeka News
Kansas soccer just obliterated Missouri State 7-0, setting a program record for most goals in a single game and tying their highest-scoring output against a…
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Art Gala Funds Healing at Astra | Topeka News
Astra Mental Health and Recovery kicked off their first-ever art gala, “Vivid: The Art of Healing,” drawing over 300 attendees to Townsite Tower for a dazzling…
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Six PM News Moves for Football | Topeka News
Six PM News Moves for Football | Topeka News
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Missouri Speed Limits Rise to 75 MPH | Topeka News
Missouri’s rural interstates and freeways are set to hit 75 mph starting August 28th, thanks to a new law signed by the governor—already in place in Kansas and…
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Chiefs Preseason Preview: Fields Takes the Field | Topeka News
Chiefs preseason kicks off Saturday without Patrick Mahomes—Justin Fields gets the start, Garrett Nussmeier follows, and Chris Oladokun closes things out as…
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Topeka City Attorney Steps Down | Topeka News
Topeka’s legal leadership is changing as longtime City Attorney Nick Jefferson steps down, with his last day set for September 23, 2026. After over a decade…
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Gregory Transfers to K-State | Topeka News
Wendell Gregory, Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year from Oklahoma State, is transferring to K-State—aiming for a championship over individual accolades…
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Masterson Steps Back to Run for Governor | Topeka News
Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson is taking an unpaid leave from his role at GoCreate to fully focus on his gubernatorial campaign, stepping away starting…
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Kansas Court Upholds Single Party Ballot Rule | Topeka News
Kansas voters may soon face fewer ballot choices as the state’s top court upholds a law banning fusion voting — letting candidates run under only one party’s…
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Topeka Loses Top Lawyer Again | Topeka News
Topeka’s top city attorney, Nick Jefferson, is stepping down—marking the second leadership exit in under a year. Mayor Spencer Duncan praised Jefferson’s…
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United Kansas Pushes Fusion Voting | Topeka News
United Kansas Party’s push for fusion voting hits a legal roadblock as courts uphold Kansas’ anti-fusion laws, but the party isn’t backing down—planning to…
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Farr’s Convictions Upheld in Fentanyl Cases | Topeka News
Kansas Supreme Court upholds convictions of McKaine Tyson Farr for fentanyl-related deaths of two teens, rejecting his legal challenges over evidence, jury…
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Riley County Arrests Man on Multiple Charges | Topeka News
Riley County police arrested 29-year-old Austin Dean Cater on Thursday for a string of serious charges—including aggravated assault, harassment by phone…
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Man Arrested in Manhattan Domestic Violence Case | Topeka News
At 3:28 AM in Manhattan, Kansas, police responded to a domestic violence call that led to charges of aggravated and simple domestic battery against 22-year-old…
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Masterson Steps Aside for Governor | Topeka News
Senate President Ty Masterson is stepping away from his dual role as director of Wichita State’s GoCreate makerspace to focus full-time on his gubernatorial…
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Fentanyl Left in Topeka Daycare | Topeka News
A 43-year-old man, Courtney McGee Cannon, just admitted to trafficking fentanyl in a jaw-dropping daycare heist—dropping a baggie of the deadly drug in a…
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Big Rig Flipped by Wind on I-70 | Topeka News
A massive Freightliner Cascadia flipped violently on I-70 in Kansas last night, tossed by a sudden gust of wind—thankfully, the lone driver, 32-year-old…
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K-31 Closure Alert Near Waverly | Topeka News
Drivers in Coffey County, listen up—starting Wednesday, August 19th, K-31 east of Waverly is temporarily closed between South Pearson (Trefoil Road) and…
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Big Rig Crash in Crawford County | Topeka News
A massive Peterbilt truck veered off Kansas Highway K-7, flipped, crossed into oncoming traffic, and rolled over a thousand feet before stopping—leaving its…
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Knife Threat at Atchison Drive-Thru | Topeka News
Knife Threat at Atchison Drive-Thru | Topeka News
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Kansas Schools Race to Balance Tech and Wellbeing | Topeka News
Kansas schools are racing against time as the state education board pushes to finalize tech guidelines by November, aiming to outpace potential legislative…
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Two Semis Crash on Kansas Turnpike | Topeka News
Early Friday morning, the Kansas Turnpike ground to a halt after two semis collided head-on, flipped, and burst into flames — triggering a massive hazmat…
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Major Crash Closes I-70 Both Ways | Topeka News
Major crash shuts down I-70 near Bonner Springs Friday morning, forcing traffic reroutes and causing significant delays—details scarce but officials urge…
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Teen Hits Pickup at Stop Sign | Topeka News
A two-car crash in Jefferson County sent both vehicles off the road after an 18-year-old in a 2008 Impala ran a stop sign, slamming into a southbound 2023 Ford…
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Firefighter Faces DUI Re-Arrest | Topeka News
A 20-year-old Soldier Township firefighter, Tristan Berg, was booked into Shawnee County jail Thursday after a DUI arrest tied to charges originally filed in…
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Topeka’s Tribal Gaming Legal Battle | Topeka News
Topeka is on the brink of a high-stakes legal showdown over Native land rights and gaming law, pitting city interests against tribal sovereignty and economic…
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Topeka in Legal Crosshairs, Diabetes Help, and Sports Move | Topeka News
Topeka’s city leaders are jumping into a high-stakes federal lawsuit between the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Kansas Lottery, aiming to protect their…
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A $10 Card Led to a Royals MVP Moment | Topeka News
A fan who bought a rare, one-of-one Randy Dobnak baseball card for just $10 decided to give it to the pitcher himself after Dobnak’s trade to the Royals — and…