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Trump's ‘referendum’ on himself failed in Kansas

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

WIBWNov 4

Topeka ice rink opening delayed by design addition

KCTVNov 4

High turnout, shifting power in Kansas Legislature leave voters hopeful for compromises in Topeka

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

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Dennis Leon Schneider Obituary (1959 - 2026) - Topeka, KS - Atchison Globe

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

Holscher claims victory in Kansas gubernatorial race that’s still too close to call

WIBWNov 4

Traffic diverted after Wednesday crash south of downtown Topeka

WIBWNov 4

Veterans Day parade set for Saturday morning in downtown Topeka

WIBWNov 4

Car fire produces heavy black smoke on I-335 in south Topeka

This is TopekaNov 4

From the Yellow Brick Road to History: Hudson Witnesses a Kansas Political Earthquake

WIBWNov 4

Motorcycle crash reported Wednesday in southeast Topeka

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 4

Bennie R. Besta

WIBWNov 4

Adam Hamilton tops incumbent Roger Marshall to become Kansas’ first Democratic Senator in nearly a century

WIBWNov 4

Hit-and-run crash reported early Wednesday in south Topeka

WIBWNov 4

‘I’m proud’: Democrat Chris Mann declares victory in Kansas Attorney General race

Tuesday, November 3

WIBWNov 3

Kansas votes in favor of constitutional amendment on voting laws

WJARNov 3

Adam Hamilton becomes first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly 100 years

WIBWNov 3

Topeka mayor says city employees held unauthorized meeting over proposed data center

WIBWNov 3

Man injured in Friday shooting dies, TPD begins homicide investigation

Kansas City StarNov 3

She was in ‘active labor,’ but Kansas woman wouldn’t let that stop her from voting

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 3

Priscilla Mills

WIBWNov 3

Two-vehicle crash reported Tuesday morning in southwest Topeka

The Topeka Capital-JournalNov 3

Donald "Don" R. Landoll

WIBWNov 3

Head-on crash Monday near Topeka sends four to hospital

Kevin Brennan Family Funeral HomeNov 3

Wayne Tiller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

KMBCNov 3

November 3, 2026 election results: Kansas state executive races

Monday, November 2

WIBWNov 2

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WIBWNov 2

Topeka Mayor looks to next steps in city manager search, ballot questions

Legacy | ObituaryNov 2

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WJTVNov 2

Voters fear the America they’ve known is slipping away. On that, the left and right agree

Thursday, October 29

WIBWOct 29

Topeka Kansas Downtown Halloween Celebration

The Topeka Capital-JournalOct 29

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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

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

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

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