The USDA cited the Topeka Zoo Wednesday for one violation but took note of several of the improvements made recently at the zoo in animal care and infrastructure.

It was all about beauty and wellness in the Little Apple Wednesday night as members of area businesses flocked to a local salon and spa.

Building updated regulations for fences in Shawnee County was the focus of discussion Wednesday.

It's National Ice Cream Month. Celebrate by earning free Baskin Robbins when you donate blood at the Pint for Pint Blood Drive in Topeka Thursday and Friday.

Ravenwood Lodge in Topeka hosted its 20th Annual Kansas Women's Charity Shoot Saturday morning. The proceeds for the event allow Ravenwood to educate and mentor women's participation in recreational shooting and hunting sports while also benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Officials are reminding parents of students at Manhattan/Ogden schools that free lunches are available to students participating in the summer program.

The Helen Hocker Center for the Performing Arts Bathhouse Players are pleased to announce the second summer musical of 2012, “How To Eat Like A Child”

Members of a national charitable group are making their way across the country to raise awareness for their cause and on Friday, they made a stop in the Little Apple.

A collaboration between Kansas State University and the Manhattan-Ogden School District exposed students to some hands-on, interactive learning.

As Andy Taylor or Matlock, Americans loved the actor and in his original days, a standup comic, who's career of entertaining Americans lasted for nearly sixty years.

A Junction City firefighter who has served the community for more than three decades is marking a milestone in his career.

Curriculum in Geary County schools is getting a major boost thanks to a $2 million federal grant. Officials say the funds will enhance learning in the areas of science, math, engineering and technology.

With the help of 20 agencies from across the Flint Hills region, Fort Riley put its skills to the test Wednesday and Thursday, launching a massive exercise to test the response to disasters on the installation.

With an excessive heat warning in place and more high temps to come this week, alot of people found different ways to take to the shade or cool off in some form.

Readers from Alabama to Australia petition publishers for more access to books they can read on their devices.

The Red Cross says its blood supply has reached emergency levels, leaving about half the readily available blood products on hand today than this time last year.

Topekans and Kansas law enforcement paid tribute to fallen officers with a law enforcement memorial golf tournament at Lake Shawnee Golf Course.

Topeka West was host this morning to the fourth annual Tykes on Bikes event which included bicycle races, carnival games, silent auctions and a school supply drive.

Looking for a blues show this weekend? You won't find one better than the Nick Hern Band concert at Lake Shawnee this Sunday.

A year ago thieves took all the excitement of night time baseball away from the young ball players at dornwood park when they stole the expensive copper wiring that operated the ballfields lights and scoreboard. With the help of the newly formed Shawnee County Parks and rec fitting the fields with aluminum wiring that is able to be funneled underground and more secure.

The public can meet the three finalists for Topeka City Manager, Friday from 6:00 till 7pm at the city's Cyrus Holliday Building, 620 SE Madison.

Kansans can make purple colored baby caps to help educate parents and caregivers about normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking an infant.

Fishing and boating have ramped up with outdoor lovers wanting to cool off and beat the heat, but unknowingly they might be bringing back an invasive species and transferring them from lake to lake.

Their performance will include military marches, patriotic music, big band selections and a salute to veterans and their families. Don't forget your lawn chairs!

A very emotional exhibit, "Remembering Our Fallen," is a powerful reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by more than 70 Kansans killed in the War On Terror while wearing our country's uniform in Afghanistan and Iraq.