Callie Holthaus

The Hotel Topeka was appraised at $3 million and sold for $7.6 million.

In the early morning of 2 May 2023, Members of In God’s House Church arrived at 1616 NE Seward Ave to hold a prayer service. Melanie Odum, wife to Pastor Curtis Odum noticed something odd about their new bus but determined it be nothing of concern. Shortly after, they would learn that they had become the targets of overnight vandals.

Soldiers in the Kansas Army National Guard returned home after 10 months away Tuesday afternoon. They spent around two months training in Salina then Fort Bliss before being deployed to Kuwait. There, they provided support for Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield.

Volunteers make summer lunch programs possible by taking actionable steps toward combating child hunger.

Topeka Germanfest lasted two days and featured live music, German-inspired food, and cold pints.

Shawnee County pools are open and fully staffed this year after last years national lifeguard shortage.

The Kansas Department of Transportation’s most recent crash data from 2021 shows that 11,507 accidents occurred involving drivers between the ages of 15-19. Of those, 40 involved fatalities and 2,878 resulted in injury.

Customers and staff of the downtown Topeka post office were met with unwelcome surprise over the weekend when a notice appeared posted on the buildings door.

The ceremony began at 11:00 a.m. inside the chapel at Mt. Hope Cemetery and Funeral Home.

Stories from the Grave shed light on some of Topeka's lesser-known historical stories.

Cellist Andrew Anderson, a senior-to-be at Topeka High School, performs Thursday night with the Kansas City Symphony in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo.

The Topeka West JROTC team competed against about 60 other schools in this years Rocky Mountain All Service Drill Nationals.

El Ranchito offers delicious Mexican-style food options, friendly service, and a fun environment to its customers.

Crews have been working on the Docking building for three months. A majority of materials will be repurposed for use in the new building.

Topeka Police and the Topeka fire department competed to collect the most blood donations during their annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.

Students became graduates during today's commencement ceremonies. Shawnee Heights and Seaman high schools conferred degrees to the class of 2023.

Kansans gathered for a 5k walk promoting mental illness awareness and the end of stigma surrounding it.

The Kansas Museum of history has served as a collective memory for Kansans since its establishment nearly 40 years ago, touting the Sunflower State’s rich, unique history.

911 Walnut, a Missouri-based developer, plans to demolish Wild Horse Saloon to make room for retail and dining venues. Wild Horse will reopen for a time before the building is leveled.

Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation that officially designates May as 'Kansas Beef Month.'

Community organizers, alongside the Shawnee County sheriff, hosted an anti-violence rally Monday.

Students got a peek into the skills they'll need to succeed as adults and the responsibilities they can expect to have in the future.

Over 500 students and dozens of exhibitors attended Build My Future interactive trade show Wednesday.

The giraffe barn at the Topeka Zoo will remain open so visitors can view the newest addition to Giraffe and Friends, Daisy.

The nurse navigator program, introduced by Shawnee County and AMR, aims to provide better care to residents while wasting fewer resources. They say the two year pilot program will pre-screen patient symptoms to ensure they get the most appropriate type of care.

The Osage County Sheriff’s Office hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new law enforcement center Monday afternoon

The Topeka Tenderheart Project aims to uplift spirits around the community through small acts of kindness.

Washburn University celebrated its first generation family of the year Wednesday.