Lifestyle
Topeka Residents Can File Taxes for Free with VITA Volunteers
Local organization offers no-cost tax filing assistance until April 15th
Topeka Construction Firm Builds 2026 St. Jude Dream Home
Straight Cut Construction Inc. president discusses company's work on annual charity home giveaway.
Topeka Zoo Unveils Ambitious 10-Year Master Plan
The zoo's new vision includes expanded habitats, enhanced visitor experiences, and sustainability initiatives.
Business
Kansas System Adds Two New C-Suite Leaders
Stormont Vail Health names Jay Howard as Chief Legal Officer and Timothy Shultz as VP and Chief Compliance Officer
Topeka Businesses Gear Up for Valentine's Day Rush
Local chocolate shop Hazel Hill Chocolate prepares months in advance for the busy holiday season.
Kansas Pharmacists Fight for Oversight of Pharmacy Middlemen
Proposed legislation aims to increase transparency and stop pharmacies from filling prescriptions at a loss
Sports
Kansas Universities Seek State Funding for Athletics
KU, KSU, and WSU athletic directors lobby for financial assistance amid rising costs in college sports.
Shawnee Heights honors 2017 state title team in Ken Darting's final home game
Players reflect on lessons learned from longtime coach in his retirement season.
No. 17 Bronchos Top Minnesota State
Central Oklahoma defeats Minnesota State 4-2 in Ichabod Invitational
Crime
Online threat prompts heightened security at Topeka middle school
Police and FBI investigating credibility of threat against Eisenhower Middle School
Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Crime Bill
New law increases penalties for buying sex, misusing laser pointers, and vehicle/gift card theft
2 Kansas Men Charged for Threatening to Kill House Lawmaker and ICE Agents
Authorities say the men made threats on social media against a Minnesota congresswoman and federal law enforcement officers.
Politics
Kansas Veteran Recalls Anti-Terrorism Missions in Europe and Middle East
Becki Cage served in the Air Force from 1979 to 1983, specializing in mobile combat communications.
Kansas Enforces Strict Biological Sex Law
New law requires birth certificates and driver's licenses to match biological sex at birth, affecting over 1,500 transgender residents.
Kansas Enacts Sweeping Law Invalidating Transgender IDs and Restricting Bathroom Access
New law retroactively revokes legally obtained driver's licenses and birth certificates with updated gender markers, while banning transgender people from using bathrooms matching their identity.
