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Yesterday

KSNT 27 NewsYesterday

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

WIBWYesterday

Cruising for a cause: Topeka car show drives donations for local kids

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J.D. Vance Swears at Hecklers Interrupting His Speech, Then Apologizes: ‘Excuse My Language, for the Kids’

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Friday, November 6

WIBWNov 6

Topeka’s Mark Turgeon secures first win as Kansas City’s head coach

WIBWNov 6

13th annual Sunflower Salute parade honors veterans

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

Richard Menear Jr. Obituary (2026) - Topeka, KS - Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home

WIBWNov 6

Topeka principal held on $1M bond, accused of sex crimes against children

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

Justin Alan Woodward Obituary (2026) - Topeka, KS - Carlson Colonial Funeral Home - El Dorado

WIBWNov 6

Topeka Public School students learn about preserving Indigenous heritage

KAKENov 6

Kansas middle school principal arrested for child sex crimes

WIBWNov 6

Topeka man jailed in connection with aggravated assault, burglary

KSNT 27 NewsNov 6

Topeka school principal placed on leave following arrest

This is TopekaNov 6

Friday Night Comedy Takes Over Cosmos Court Tonight!

This is TopekaNov 6

BREAKING: Jardine Middle School Principal Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Crimes in Topeka

KCTVNov 6

Middle school principal arrested for suspected child sex crimes

Thursday, November 5

AOL.comNov 5

Kansas Lottery Pick 3, 2 By 2 winning numbers for Nov. 5, 2026

WIBWNov 5

Topeka middle school principal arrested for suspected child sex crimes

WIBWNov 5

Still no winner declared in Kansas governor’s race

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 5

Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Nov. 4, 2026

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 5

Shawnee County residents fight to stop data center growth

Parker-Price & DavidsonNov 5

Michael J. Degand, III Obituary Nov 5, 2026 - Parker-Price & Davidson

Wednesday, November 4

KCTVNov 4

Kansas House Democrats have ended the GOP’s supermajority. Here’s what that means

WIBWNov 4

Veterans ride on Topeka Metro buses for free on Veterans Day

WIBWNov 4

After 24 years, Topeka French restaurant closing its doors

Kansas ReflectorNov 4

‘Too close to call’: Kansas secretary of state, attorney general candidates wait for final tallies

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Sandra "Sandy" Crimmins Obituary (2026) - Topeka, KS - Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home

WIBWNov 4

Topeka Symphony takes audience on road trip for next performance

WIBWNov 4

Communities celebrate Veterans Day events across NE Kansas

WIBWNov 4

Law enforcement seeks public help in investigation of Topeka teen’s death

WIBWNov 4

Veterans Day parade set for Saturday morning in downtown Topeka

Iowa Public RadioNov 4

College football in Iowa will start earlier in 2027. Heat will be even more concerning

Tuesday, November 3

WIBWNov 3

Kansas votes in favor of constitutional amendment on voting laws

Monday, November 2

WIBWNov 2

Find 2026 Election Day results here

Sunday, November 1

MaxPrepsNov 1

Topeka Football Schedule

Thursday, October 29

WIBWOct 29

Topeka Kansas Downtown Halloween Celebration

WIBWOct 29

Fairlawn Road Update Topeka

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

WIBWOct 23

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

WIBWOct 23

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

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

KSHB 41 Kansas CityOct 22

Vice President JD Vance returning to Kansas for rally in Topeka

KWCHOct 22

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

KSNT 27 NewsOct 22

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

WIBWOct 22

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

KMBCOct 22

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

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

WIBWOct 22

Vice President Vance returns to Kansas in push for Marshall reelection

Wednesday, October 21

NY Daily RecordOct 21

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

WIBWOct 21

Topeka man held on $150,000 bond after Sunday night arrest

WIBWOct 21

SENT fosters partnerships to bring services to SE Topeka

Tuesday, October 20

WIBWOct 20

Topeka City Manager steps down, interim named

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