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BIDS CLOSED: City claims Hotel Topeka for $7.6 million in online auction

The online auction for Hotel Topeka has ended on its third day with a winning bid of $7.5 million from the City of Topeka.

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FILE - The United Way of Greater Topeka is set to celebrate its Day of Giving on Wednesday,...

Community gears up for United Way Day of Giving 2023

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Third Topeka man arrested for internet child sex crimes in less than 1 week

Topeka Pet Hotel Specializes in Caring for Anxious Pets While Owners are Away

Topeka resident reels in 64-pound fish at Clinton Reservoir

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Four Kansas health care providers are collaborating to serve KanCare Medicaid members.

Kansas Health Care Providers form alliance to help Kansans with IDD

Updated: 34 minutes ago

By Madison Bickley

Four Kansas health care providers are collaborating to serve KanCare Medicaid members.

Eye on NE Kansas

Troy Abel gives details of Heartland Military Day, coming up June 10, 2023 at the Museum of the...

Heartland Military Day rolls in to Museum of the KS National Guard

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Melissa Brunner

Heartland Military Day is Saturday, June 10 at the Museum of the KS National Guard at Forbes Field.

Eye on NE Kansas

Carl Carlson of Carlson Financial talks about the potential impact of earnings season.

Carl Carlson explains how the corporate world’s earnings season can impact your money

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Melissa Brunner

Businesses earnings announcements can impact your finances.

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SOS Kansas, Stop Trafficking Project hold series of presentations in NE Kansas

Updated: 35 minutes ago

By Lane Gillespie

The two organizations teamed up to hold five presentations to help prevent human trafficking.

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The hospital pairs some of its newer team members with those more experienced for six months,...

Stormont Vail celebrates ‘emerging leaders’

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Bryan Grabauskas

The hospital pairs some of its newer team members with those more experienced for six months, giving them time to learn and practice the skills they need to grow into their roles.

Eye on NE Kansas

Angel Romero talks about the impact of United Way of Kaw Valley's Day of Giving.

United Way of Kaw Valley’s Day of Giving maximizes community impact

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Melissa Brunner

Go to UWKVDayOfGiving.org to donate in various community impact areas.

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KDHE offers free COVID-19 tests for Kansas communities

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SOS Kansas, Stop Trafficking Project hold series of presentations in NE Kansas

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Heartland Military Day rolls in to Museum of the KS National Guard

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Carl Carlson explains how the corporate world's earnings season can impact your money

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Washburn University’s Mulvane Art Museum main galleries and the ArtLab are closed to the public...

Mulvane Art Museum galleries closed to the public for renovation

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

Washburn University’s Mulvane Art Museum main galleries and the ArtLab are closed to the public for a major renovation that includes updates to the HVAC system.

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Washburn University announces the School of Law ribbon cutting and dedication.

Washburn University announces School of Law ribbon cutting

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation announces the School of Law ribbon cutting and dedication.

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Attorney General Kris Kobach joins a coalition of 19 states challenging the Environmental...

Attorney General Kobach challenges California truck ban

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

Attorney General Kris Kobach joins a coalition of 19 states challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to allow California to illegally ban trucks.

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The victim of a homicide that occurred on June 3 in Lawrence, Kan., has been identified as...

Lawrence Kansas Police identify weekend homicide victim

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD) identified the victim of a homicide that occurred on June 3.

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Entertainment icon and rapper Snoop Dogg announces High School Reunion Tour with Wiz Khalifa,...

Snoop Dogg to perform in Wichita this summer

Updated: 5 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

Snoop Dogg will bring his Doggystyle tour to Wichita on July 14.

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Officials clear the scene of a crash after 5 teens in a pickup crashed into a tree on June 7,...

Minor reported after pickup occupied by 5 teens hits tree in Shawnee Co.

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

No injuries were immediately reported after a pickup truck driven by five teenagers veered off a Shawnee Co. road and hit a tree.

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Chick-fil-A looks to open second location in proposed South Topeka CID

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

It’s official! Chick-fil-A is looking to open a second location in the Capital City in what has been proposed to become a new Community Improvement District.

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Tropical plants from Africa are being digitized in records by KU Biodiversity Institute...

KU Biodiversity Institute researchers digitize records of African plants in the U.S.

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

Researchers at the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute are digitizing records of African plants in herbaria and museums across the U.S.

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Tattoos for a Cause: ABSOLUTE TATTOO lends helping hand to Helping Hands

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

A local tattoo shop is set to lend a helping hand to the Helping Hands Humane Society with wishlist donations and flash tattoos.

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Services set for man killed in Topeka hit-and-run as driver remains at large

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Services have been set for the man killed in a late-May hit-and-run in Central Topeka as officials continue to search for his killer.

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Two arrested after shots fired investigation leads to two locations in West Topeka

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Sarah Motter and Phil Anderson

A pair has been arrested after mid-afternoon shots fired led officials to investigate two separate locations in West Topeka.

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Second Topeka man arrested on child sex crimes in less than a week

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

A second Topeka man has been arrested for electronic child sex crimes in less than a week in separate cases.

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East Topeka disturbance leads to woman’s arrest after warrants found

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Reports of a domestic disturbance in East Topeka led officials to arrest one woman after it was found she had a warrant out for her arrest.

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The creation of a life-size bison sculpture titled "Vigilance" will be featured in the front of...

Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation shares creation of life-size bison sculpture

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation announced the creation of a life-size bison sculpture that will be featured in the front of the discovery center.

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The Topeka Zoo is set to celebrate World Oceans Day on June 10, 2023.

Community invited to have a splash at Topeka Zoo for World Oceans Day

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

The Community has been invited to celebrate World Oceans Day with the Topeka Zoo to include grilled seafood and crafts for all ages.

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Wednesday forecast: Another hot day with a slight storm chance

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Doug Meyers

Better chance of rain expected for the weekend

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Crews responded to a report of a smoke smell Wednesday morning in a house at 1028 S.W. Western...

Crews respond to report of smoke smell Wednesday in Holliday Park home in central Topeka

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Phil Anderson

Crews responded to a smell of smoke Wednesday morning in a central Topeka residence.

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Dunkin’ is offering a free medium Iced Tea with any purchase for National Iced Tea Day for...

Dunkin’ offers free medium Iced Tea for National Iced Tea Day

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

Dunkin’ is offering Kansas Rewards members a free medium Iced Tea with any purchase for National Iced Tea Day.

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FILE - Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announces that Japan's Panasonic Corp. is planning to build a...

Sunflower State honored with Gold Shovel award for third consecutive year

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

The State of Kansas has been honored with the Gold Shovel Award, which recognizes excellence in attracting private-sector investments, for its third straight year.

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