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Saturday, November 7

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Friday, November 6

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13th annual Sunflower Salute parade honors veterans

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

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Topeka man jailed in connection with aggravated assault, burglary

Thursday, November 5

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Topeka middle school principal arrested for suspected child sex crimes

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Tuesday, November 3

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Kansas votes in favor of constitutional amendment on voting laws

Wednesday, October 28

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Monday, October 26

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

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

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Saturday, October 24

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Investigation underway after morning shooting leaves 1 dead in Topeka

Friday, October 23

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

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

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Records reveal final payment following Topeka City Manager’s resignation

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Thursday, October 22

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

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

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Kansas city offers newcomers thousands to move there

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Vice President Vance returns to Kansas in push for Marshall reelection

Wednesday, October 21

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

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

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SENT fosters partnerships to bring services to SE Topeka

Tuesday, October 20

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Topeka City Manager steps down, interim named

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TPD investigating death after man found unresponsive

Monday, October 19

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Halloween Happenings planned for locations in Topeka area

Sunday, October 18

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Chris W. Ross Obituary Oct 18, 2026

Friday, October 16

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

Wednesday, October 14

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

Monday, October 12

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Topeka police identify suspect arrested after shooting at Sam’s Club

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