Tori Whalen

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran has been confirmed as the ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Following the announcement, he also listed his main priorities for the 118th Congress.

The Stormont Vail Events Center is upgrading its services to bring new offerings to Topekans as 2023 begins.

The Capper Foundation received a four-star rating for the tenth year from a non-profit website called Charity Navigator which analyzes organizations’ data to calculate its overall performance rating.

Since sports betting became legal on September 1, 2022, betting on everyone’s favorite games has sky-rocketed, but that also means the chance for consumers to be scammed has also grown, and the Better Business Bureau has some tips for sports fans placing their bets on Super Bowl 57.

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month – a time to raise awareness of the achievements and accomplishments CTE programs bring to Kansas. To recognize Kansas CTE programs, the Kansas Department of Education shared the success the department has seen for its educational programs.

An online Washburn University Psychiatric Mental Health program has been ranked 5th in the nation by a resource website that combed through data from multiple agencies and determined the best nursing programs.

A 28-year-old man is being accused of child sex crimes following an investigation conducted by the Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office. The man is now in Shawnee Co. custody.

Funeral services for the woman who will go down in history for her time as a professional women’s basketball coach, and an inductee of the Washburn University Hall of Fame, will be on Saturday, February 4, in Holton.

Washburn University’s new president, Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, spent her first day in her new role reacquainting herself with the campus.

Over 200 students, who dream of becoming educators one day, competed Wednesday to demonstrate their education knowledge and gain experience in the educational field.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and one Topeka dentist would like to bring attention to children’s dental health with a contest.

The Brown Co. Sheriff’s Office has noticed an increase in stolen traffic signs, and the office is asking for those responsible to return the signs before an accident ensues.

A Topeka Police Department investigation has been launched into an alleged homicide that happened in the area of SE 34th St. and SE Virginia Ave. One man was found dead at the scene.

Topeka High School’s main entryway was celebrated on Monday as the foyer was completely restored to its previous look.

Shawnee Co. is taking steps to improve parking lots at some of its facilities.

The Kansas Neurological Institute will not host another Harvesters food distribution until March due to the weather.

The Riley Co. Police Department’s director issued a letter on Monday, January 30, in response to the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, and the nation’s overwhelming thoughts on the matter.

Volunteer Kansas announced over 700,000 volunteers participated in more than 50 million hours of service while the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has received the 2022 annual report from the Governor’s Council on Education, and the public can also view it as well.

A digital research website analyzed that data conducted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Internet Use Survey and named Kansas the “capital of the U.S. in wearable tech.”

Washburn University’s theatre department has canceled Friday’s performance and weekend performances of its production “Tiny Beautiful Things” due to illness.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced Friday that due to several challenges the company has faced this past year, such as cost pressure fueled by inflation, the plant will be taking some measures to save the plant funds.

A Kansas State University series called “Crash the Class” recognized one Topeka teacher for her excellence in the classroom.

Several area high school students interested in the engineering and technology industry got the opportunity to interact, network, and explore the tech industry as multiple local companies were at Washburn University looking to recruit students.

Topeka Public Schools USD 501 held a mid-year graduation ceremony for all three of the area high schools: Highland Park High School, Topeka High School, and Topeka West High School on Thursday to celebrate the students that have fully, completed their education.

Envista Credit Union announced Wednesday, January 25, that more than $930,000 in rewards was paid out to Envista’s Kasasa rewards checking account holders in 2022.

From January 22 to January 28, it is National School Choice Week. In honor of the national week, many young students and parents rallied at the statehouse Wednesday morning to fight for the option to choose the school they wish to attend.

A Johnson Co. woman has been sentenced for Medicaid fraud and has been ordered to pay $31,000 in restitution to the Kansas Medicaid program.

About $1.8 million in funding has been allocated among 10 Kansas communities to build Family Resource Centers in their respective locations.

The Brown Co. Sheriff’s Office has offered some information and tips for its residents, and other Kansans, to reduce the number of fentanyl overdoses in the county and bring awareness.

A lawsuit has been filed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach against the Biden administration over a new program that altered the immigration visa rules, according to Kobach’s office.

Bella’s Italian Restaurant, a Junction City restaurant, has been serving its made-from-scratch Italian staples to its local community and visiting customers for more than a decade now.

The man accused of a burglary at Santa Fe Trail High School and a woman have both been arrested by the Topeka Police Department after a separate burglary at a local church.

A boil water advisory has been issued for the City of Ozawkie as of Monday, January 23, after a water line break caused a loss in system pressure.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly meet with constituents Monday to promote her plan to “Axing Your Taxes,” which includes tax cuts on groceries, diapers, feminine hygiene products, as well as changing the threshold on social security income taxes.

The first Hispanic Kansan has been confirmed to the Kansas Court of Appeals, Judge Rachel L. Pickering.

According to a preliminary estimate report from the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the unemployment rate remained firm at 2.9% in December.

A Louisiana man is behind bars in Coffey Co. after the man allegedly stole a car from a dealership in Wichita Thursday morning, which was later found in Burlington.

A fatal crash that happened Thursday night is now being investigated by the Topeka Police Department after officers allegedly pursued the car twice.

Thursday, January 19, is National Popcorn Day, and Topeka’s Cashmere Popcorn handed out some free popcorn. The free offer is over, but the shop announced that there will be some new flavors.

One man’s creative outlet, created through difficult times, has raised nearly $2,000 to benefit Veteran’s.

The Topeka Police Department has opened the application process for its 47th Citizens Academy, so the public can learn what it takes to be a police officer.

The State of Kansas has officially joined a 21-state coalition to challenge the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices of two voting proxy advisory companies.

The Manhattan Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon that caused damage estimated to be $10,000.

A 5th-grade student has died in a fatal rollover accident in Jewell Co., east of Mankato, Kansas, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

The firefighter that was hospitalized in a crash Thursday morning, January 12, has been identified.

A City of Topeka spokesperson confirms that just before 8 a.m. Wednesday, Topeka police officers responded to an incident at the “Most Pure Heart of Mary School” located on SW 17 St.

An announcement has come out Friday saying that the Stormont Vail Events Center will expand its services to include food and beverage catering.

The last day for the Topeka Farm Show at the Stormont Vail Events Center also means the last day for one man’s free horse training clinic.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has released the fiscal year 2024 budget plan with the intention of providing tax relief to families, funding schools, and more.