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Young Talent Showcased At Blues Concert

Young talent was showcased at the first concert of the Blues Summertime Series at Gage Park Wednesday night.

Injuries, Fatalities Reported In Texas Tornado

Police reported a tornado hit the Rancho Brazos subdivision and adjoining areas along Lake Granbury in the North Texas town of Granbury Wednesday night.

Two-Vehicle Collision Injures 2

Two people in a car were hurt when the vehicle collided with a truck Wednesday night.

Couple Charged In 2010 Arson

Shawnee District Court records show Brett Hedrick and Jammie Hedrick each face five counts, including arson and insurance fraud.

Topeka's Hope Street Academy Honors Grads

The 2013 class at Hope Street Academy received their diplomas in front of a packed house.

Shawnee County Parks And Recreation Cuts The Ribbon For A New Computer Lab

The Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Department has a new computer center.

Chamber Honors Outstanding Small Businesses

The Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce handed out its annual small business awards during a luncheon at Washburn University.

An Armenian Delegation Visits Topeka For Their 10th Year

A five-person delegation from the Republic of Armenia is visiting the Sunflower State.

Acting IRS Commissioner Steps Down, Obama Announces

President Obama on Wednesday announced that acting IRS commissioner Steve Miller is stepping down amid investigations into political discrimination carried out by the IRS against conservative groups.

Federal Furloughs To Hit Kansas National Guard

Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, who heads the Kansas National Guard, says approximately 1100 Kansas National Guard employees will feel the pinch of federal budget cuts.

Driver OK After Hitting Tree In North Topeka

The man was checked out by AMR officials at the scene and released.

Remembering Fred White

The longtime Royals Baseball broadcaster and former WIBW Sportscaster died Wednesday. Fans immediately took to Twitter to share their memories

Texting While Driving...It Can Wait

Almost three and a half years ago, Julie Brietenstein got a phone call that every parent dreads.

KC Couple Charged With Locking Girl In Basement

A Kansas City couple has been charged with keeping a 9-year-old girl in a filthy basement and allowing her to go to the bathroom only outdoors.

Kansas, Armenia Tout Continued Ties

The Kansas adjutant general and top officials with the Armenian Ministry of Defense say a 10-year relationship between the state and the former Soviet republic has yielded benefits for both groups.

Some Businesses Evacuated After Crews Break Gas Line

Some businesses near 17th and Washburn were evacuated Wednesday after construction crews hit a gas line in the area.

Kids Ride Metro Free This Summer

Topeka Metro announced the "Kids Ride Free" program for the summer, to get kids involved in activities around Topeka.

After weeks of rolling without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has once again ballooned in time for its Wednesday night drawing, which will have an estimated $360 million jackpot -- considered the third largest Powerball jackpot and seventh largest jackpot of any kind in history.