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KSNT 27 NewsYesterday

What events and deals are happening in northeast Kansas to honor veterans on Wednesday?

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Topeka Fire Department called to Washburn University building

WIBWYesterday

Topeka police arrest man after assault on city’s north side

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Topeka man injured in crash on I-635 in Kansas City, Kansas

The Topeka Capital-JournalYesterday

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WIBWYesterday

Topeka’s J.C. Heim earns MIAA Defensive Player of the Week

Monday, November 9

Lawrence Journal-WorldNov 9

Mark Chernin Obituary (2026) - Topeka, KS

WIBWNov 9

Protect Kansas circulating 3-part petition to ban hyperscale data centers

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 9

Sandra Crimmins

WIBWNov 9

Charges filed against middle school principal accused of child sex crimes

News-Press NOWNov 9

Cheapest gas stations in Topeka

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 9

Edward Denton “Ed” Harmison

WIBWNov 9

A Topeka tradition, Santa returns to Brookwood rooftop

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 9

Kansas Lottery Pick 3, 2 By 2 winning numbers for Nov. 8, 2026

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 9

Topeka mayor pushes for changes to federal affordable housing credits

Sunday, November 8

WIBWNov 8

Pay It Forward: Pet Assistance Network of Topeka (PANT)

Saturday, November 7

WIBWNov 7

Topeka Scarecrows split weekend series with Mid-South Monarchs

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 7

Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Nov. 7, 2026

Legacy | ObituaryNov 7

Dorothy Mae (Bibens) Yeager Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Topeka, KS - Miami County Republic

NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNov 7

Protect Kansas launches petition seeking restrictions on data centers in Topeka area

Thursday, October 29

WIBWOct 29

Topeka Kansas Downtown Halloween Celebration

Wednesday, October 28

WIBWOct 28

Christmas Bureau Topeka Kansas

Monday, October 26

KMBCOct 26

Vice President JD Vance rallies for Roger Marshall in Topeka as Kansas Senate race enters final stretch

Kansas City StarOct 26

JD Vance rallies support for Marshall as Republicans strive to hang on to Kansas

C-SPANOct 26

Vice President Vance Speaks at Midterm Rally in Topeka, KS | Video

Saturday, October 24

WIBWOct 24

Investigation underway after morning shooting leaves 1 dead in Topeka

Friday, October 23

Kansas ReflectorOct 23

U.S. labor secretary praises Kansas manufacturing industry in visit to Topeka business

WIBWOct 23

‘Serious deficiency in Kansas law’: Man sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison for rape

WIBWOct 23

Topeka man sentenced to multiple life sentences for sexual assaults against a child

WIBWOct 23

Records reveal final payment following Topeka City Manager’s resignation

MaxPrepsOct 23

Topeka Basketball Schedule

Thursday, October 22

New York PostOct 22

Historic US city is pleading for new residents — and willing to pay $15K to get them

KWCHOct 22

Vice President JD Vance coming to Topeka today for another midterm rally

KSHB 41 Kansas CityOct 22

Vice President JD Vance returning to Kansas for rally in Topeka

KSNT 27 NewsOct 22

Vice President JD Vance coming to Topeka, here’s when

KCTVOct 22

Vice President Vance returns to Kansas in push for Marshall reelection

KMBCOct 22

Vice President JD Vance returning to Kansas for midterm rally next week

WIBWOct 22

Topeka man sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison for multiple felony offenses

WIBWOct 22

Here’s where you can RSVP to see Vice President Vance Midterm Rally in Topeka

The IndependentOct 22

Kansas city offers newcomers thousands to move there

Wednesday, October 21

NY Daily RecordOct 21

Veteran sues after jumping out of ambulance on highway near Topeka, Kansas

WIBWOct 21

SENT fosters partnerships to bring services to SE Topeka

Tuesday, October 20

Parker-Price & DavidsonOct 20

Ian Jack Lee Obituary Oct 20, 2026 - Parker-Price & Davidson

WIBWOct 20

Topeka City Manager steps down, interim named

WIBWOct 20

TPD investigating death after man found unresponsive

Monday, October 19

WIBWOct 19

Halloween Happenings planned for locations in Topeka area

Kevin Brennan Family Funeral HomeOct 19

Winona Wurtz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sunday, October 18

Dove Cremations & FuneralsOct 18

Chris W. Ross Obituary Oct 18, 2026

Friday, October 16

Kevin Brennan Family Funeral HomeOct 16

Michael "Mike" Hammes - View Obituary & Service Information

Kevin Brennan Family Funeral HomeOct 16

Charles "Chuck" Winsor Simecka - View Obituary & Service Information

WIBWOct 16

Topeka man charged with second-degree murder in fatal April motorcycle crash

Thursday, October 15

Dove Cremations & FuneralsOct 15

Kathryn Jean Mannen Obituary Oct 15, 2026

Wednesday, October 14

WIBWOct 14

KDOT prepares for partial reopening of I-70 in downtown Topeka

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