Why the TopCity Half Marathon matters

Where downtown Topeka store hit by fire will reopen this weekend

A downtown Topeka thrift and antique store ravaged by fire last month will reopen May 9 at a different site downtown.

Luxuriate in blooming verse: A case for expanding National Poetry Month into a full season

National Poetry Month has come and gone, and the flowers are still blooming, and the poets are still reading. It came and ...

Sedgwick County leaders push for a law school in Wichita

Commissioners said establishing a law school in Wichita would address the lack of attorneys in central and western Kansas.

Louisburg water treatment plant fully repaired following damage

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Residents in the city of Louisburg, Kansas can return to their normal water usage after an issue with the water treatment plant. The city had been in a water emergency since Monday ...

Motion hearing scheduled to try 14-year-old as adult in Great Bend murder case

A motion filed on Monday in Barton County District Court seeks to try a 14-year-old boy as an adult in the murder case ...

Dyson hair tools are on sale on Amazon — and they arrive before Mother’s Day

Coveted Dyson hair tools are up to 23% off Dyson hair tools occupy a very specific space in the beauty world: Once you try ...

Mold and food debris found in Topeka businesses after inspections

Kansas inspectors found mold, dirty dishes, and other violations at four Topeka establishments that failed April inspections.

Why the TopCity Half Marathon matters | Keating

Five months after the dog bite, my friends and I ran the 2025 TopCity Half Marathon. It was a fantastic day full of laughter, ...

Longtime KCK family-owned Mexican restaurant closing after 61 years

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jalisco Restaurant has been a staple in the Kansas City, Kansas, community since 1965. But after 61 years ...

Flint Hills Festival showcases local vendors, community and family fun

The Flint Hills community gathered together to enjoy a day of fun, culture and activities on Saturday, May 2. The Flint Hills ...

Kansas State QB Avery Johnson shares routine for his signature hair

Kansas State QB Avery Johnson is known for his athleticism on the football field and his long hair. He shares his hair ...

The Aesthetics of Authority: How Power Makes Nations Ugly

Nations are judged not only by what they do, but also by what they make us see, and what they force us to feel. Nations are not merely political or economic constructs. They are aesthetic phenomena ...

Residents speak out in opposition of Gardner data center

Residents in Gardner, Kansas attended Monday’s city council meeting to object a proposed 300-acre data center in the city.

‘A bright future ahead of him:’ Family’s pastor on K-State freshman’s death

For 20 years, Reverend Gar Demo of St. Thomas Episcopal church has served the Fleischaker family.

Overland Park native and Kansas State student dies after fall from window

A 19-year-old Kansas State University student from Overland Park has died after falling from a fraternity house window, ...

Over 300 people pay tribute to K-State student's life during honor walk

The Manhattan Mercury reports Jack Fleischaker fell from the Sigma Chi fraternity house around 3:15 a.m. Saturday. He ...

Gov. Kelly signs bipartisan bill expanding child care tax credits

Governor Laura Kelly announced she signed five bills on Monday, including Senate Bill 82. Senate Bill 82 expands access to ...

Funding main incoming challenge for high school girls flag football in Kansas

How athletic department budgets could shape if a school supports girls flag football or not in Kansas next year.

Kansas opts into voucher-style program, which critics say will help private schools

Kansas and 28 other states have opted to participate in the Trump administration’s school voucher-style program, which ...

Trump team says Topeka 501 violated federal law with transgender policies

The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration found four Kansas school districts violated federal law. The violations concern district policies on transgender students, including ...

Vote for Shawnee County's Athlete of the Week for April 6-11, presented by Envista

Another week of high school sports action is in the books, now is the time to vote for Shawnee County's Athlete of the Week.

Fire destroys Topeka buggy shop

TOPEKA — A major fire devastated a Topeka buggy shop early Tuesday afternoon. The property, located at 9105 W. 600 South, Topeka, is owned by Ora Jr. and Irene Nisley. Topeka Volunteer Fire Department ...

Which Topeka intersections were most dangerous in 2025?

Topeka saw a 5% decrease in vehicle accidents in 2025 compared to the previous year. City officials attribute the overall reduction in crashes to targeted police enforcement and public works ...