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Topeka Zoo director announces resignation

Topeka Zoo Director Brendan Wiley announced plans Tuesday to leave for an opportunity at another zoo.

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Report: VA continues to struggle with patient safety at Topeka, Leavenworth hospitals

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Elijah Diaz prepares for a heart transplant he has been waiting on for two years on Sept. 22,...

Two years later, Topeka child pulls through successful heart transplant

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Students from Pre-K to 5th grade were invited to participate.

TPS hosts Indigenous Family Night at KCDC

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Fork in the Road

4th and Elm Bar & Grill is open every day from 10-10, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Fork in the Road: 4th and Elm offers excellent food and sports bar amenities just off main Wamego thoroughfare

Updated: 41 minutes ago

By Bryan Grabauskas

“We’re your typical American sports bar and grill.”

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A report based on the latest data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that...

CDC data-based report finds U.S. drug overdose, fentanyl-related deaths at all-time high

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Tori Whalen

A report based on the latest data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 31 states have seen a significant increase in fentanyl deaths compared to 2022 and 2023. Kansas was ranked in the top 20 based on fentanyl and other synthetic opioid-related deaths.

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Tuesday marked 35 years since Marian Dental Clinic started providing care to underserved...

Marian Dental Clinic celebrates 35 years of care for underserved Topekans

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Callie Holthaus

Community partners shared resources for a range of health-related topics, helping emphasize Marian Dental Clinic's focus on comprehensive patient care.

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The exhibit will be at the Flint Hills Discovery Center until January 7th.

Great Plains: America’s Lingering Wild showcases America’s Prairie at Flint Hills Discovery Center

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Joseph Robben

The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) opened its latest temporary exhibit, Great Plains: America’s Lingering Wild on Saturday.

Forecast

More of the same in the days ahead

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Daniel McDonald

Tracking warm temperatures across NE Kansas

College

Kansas State running back DJ Giddens scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA...

K-State’s DJ Giddens receives national recognition

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Katie Maher

The Junction City product has been named the Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week.

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Sunny and warm for the next several days

Sunny and warm the next several days

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Fork in the Road: 4th and Elm offers excellent food and sports bar amenities just off main Wamego thoroughfare

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The wagons are meant to provide a more glamorous approach to the traditional camping scene.

Topeka covered wagon company competes for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

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Marian Dental Clinic celebrates 35 years of care for underserved Topekans

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Jayhawks, Wildcats release full 2023-24 basketball schedules

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Katie Maher

Both the women's and men's teams now know what the upcoming season will look like.

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An elementary school in northeast Kansas is using its spirit week to help raise awareness about...

Holton Elementary helps raise awareness about bullying during spirit week

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

An elementary school in northeast Kansas is using its spirit week to help raise awareness about bullying.

Crime

McPherson police arrested a man on Tuesday (9/26/23) after an arrow he shot flew onto the...

McPherson man arrested after stray arrow strikes first grader on school playground

Updated: 8 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

The district classified the injury as accidental.

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Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival will serve as the installation’s open house.

Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival to serve as open house

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival will serve as the installation’s open house.

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FBI looking for Topeka bank robbery suspect

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Bryan Grabauskas

Authorities describe the suspect a black female in her early 40s, standing about 5′8″ and weighing around 180 lbs., wearing a red shirt, reading glasses, and a brown wig.

Eye on NE Kansas

Lawrence Bouray and Stan Spice share details on the Topeka Model Railroaders 2nd annual show...

Model railroad show chugs into Great Overland Station

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Melissa Brunner

The Topeka Model Railroaders 2nd Annual Show & Swap Meet is Saturday and Sunday at Great Overland Station, 701 N. Kansas Ave.

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Lisa Cain shares how the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Walk/Run will help meet the growing demand...

Doorstep’s annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor walk comes amid time of high needs

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Melissa Brunner

The Neighbor Helping Neighbor Walk and 5K benefiting Doorstep Topeka is Sunday, Oct. 1 at Lake Shawnee.

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Aimee Copp Hasty with Valeo Behavioral Health talks about their upcoming Fill the Van event to...

Collection drive slated to stock up Valeo’s Hope Team

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Melissa Brunner

A Fill the Van event to support Valeo’s Hope Team will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Topeka HyVee store, 2951 SW Wanamaker Rd.

Crime

Litany of alleged Manhattan child sex crimes leads to arrest of Nebraska man

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

A litany of alleged child sex crimes has led to the arrest of a Nebraska man who was transported to Kansas to face the justice system.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interest involved in a fight.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for person of interest in Topeka area

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interest who may be from the Topeka area.

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The Washburn University Opera Studio announced they will showcase “As One” in October.

Washburn University Opera Studio set to showcase “As One” in October

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

The Washburn University Opera Studio announced they will showcase “As One” in October.

Crime

One injured in late Monday night shooting in Topeka

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Reina Flores

When they arrived, they found one male victim suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital.

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Forecast

Plenty of sun despite some afternoon clouds

Tuesday forecast: A nice day ahead

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Doug Meyers

Mild for a few days, warm again to end the week

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Washburn amps up efforts to educate students on financial responsibility

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Washburn University is continuing to take steps toward fiscal responsibility as it amps up its efforts to educate students on their own financial duties.

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Topeka covered wagon company competes for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Sarah Motter and Madison Bickley

A covered wagon glamping company is going toe to toe with products from around the state in a competition for the title of the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas.

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A new fellow with the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas plans to develop...

New KU Dole Institute of Politics Fellow to develop programming for sustainability

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Shayndel Jones

A new fellow with the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas plans to develop public programming for spring 2024 on topics related to sustainability in Kansas.

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