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
Texas Tech Softball Star Launches First-Ever Player-Edition Cleat
NiJaree Canady's new Adidas cleats mark a historic milestone for college softball.
Cair Paravel boys basketball makes history with first 20-win season
The team's 17th straight win puts them at 20 wins for the season, a first in program history.
Washburn Ichabods Clinch MIAA Title with Dominant Win
No. 3 Washburn men's basketball team defeats Central Oklahoma 82-58 on the road
Crime
Topeka Man Arrested on Warrant for Failure to Appear
Jeremy Richmond faces charges of fleeing, child endangerment, and interfering with police
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
Politics
Kansas Bill Aims to Ban Required DEI Courses at Public Colleges
Professor argues this misunderstands higher education's purpose
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.
