Bryan Grabauskas
Producer
Topeka, Kan.
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A couple of Topeka businesses held ribbon cuttings Thursday.
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Friends of the K-9 Midwest Vest, with some help from AT&T, were able to outfit three of the Kansas Highway Patrol’s K-9′s with Kevlar vests.
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The hospital pairs some of its newer team members with those more experienced for six months, giving them time to learn and practice the skills they need to grow into their roles.
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They held a public hearing on the 911 Walnut Inc. request for a Community Improvement District at SW 32nd and Topeka Blvd. City administrators further explained the process and the potential outcomes of failure.
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A woman was taken to the hospital after the accident at 33rd and Kansas Ave. Her injuries weren’t serious.
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Barry Feaker received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition.
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The Shawnee County Court during a preliminary hearing Monday found reason to send 33-year-old Eric Perkins to trial.
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Shawnee County Judge William Ossman Friday sentenced Jhanae Tate to 86 months in prison.
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The United States Postal Service issued a response Friday amid protests and general contention over the sudden closure of Topeka’s downtown post office.
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GO Topeka and Forge Young Talent held their annual TopCity Interns Thursday night at the Topeka Zoo.
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Friess is suspected of stealing from ATMs on college campuses across the state between December 2022 and February 2023.
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Riley Co. Police arrested a man accused of two separate stabbings.
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Fred the Emergency Preparedness Dog is staying home after 10 years of service.
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Rayton is charged with first-degree murder and multiple shooting charges for the January 31 murder of Michael Comp.
The Council will hold a public hearing at its June 6 meeting to discuss the proposal.
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Creative Pathways and Means held an event Friday allowing young people to express their own creativity in a comfortable environment.
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Work is officially started on the district’s new middle school as district officials broke ground Thursday evening at 29th and Auburn.
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Squeaky Clean Wheels is ready for customers in their new space at 1016 N Kansas, inside Cortez Transportation.
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Carry the Load is a national relay walking their way down the country as they share the stories of soldiers lost in service.
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Kansas County Association Multiline Pool, or KCAMP, is fully moved into their new location at 835 S Topeka Blvd.
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The law requires the FAA to establish a task force to strengthen the cyber-security of its NOTAM, or Notice to Air Missions, flight alert system.
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Cashmere owner Angie Anderson donated $10 to Capper Foundation for every bag of popcorn sold during April, Autism Awareness Month.
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The Kansas Media Hall of Fame will combine the Kansas Broadcasters, Newspaper, and Photojournalism Halls of Fame.
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The Events Center is hosting three high school graduations, the Topeka Tropic’s last home game of the season, the Evans United Carnival and the Buckskin Horse Show all this weekend.
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Hiawatha City Administrator Becky Berger was arrested for multiple traffic violations last Thursday in Belton, Missouri.
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Indian Hills Elementary’s fitness club ended their school year with a one-mile fun run.
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You can stop by and browse their wares between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. through this Saturday at 5500 SW 23rd St.
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The 2023 Young Artist Awards were held Tuesday night at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.
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Topeka cyclists took the roads Wednesday night to honor cyclists killed while riding on public roads.
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Kansas State assistant basketball coach Ebony Gilliam was recognized for her role in the success of the women’s basketball team.
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The theater held its annual teasers Tuesday night, showcasing productions being put on by TCT and Helen Hocker Theater for the 2023-24 season.
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John Caviness entered a plea Tuesday for one count of felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor battery, and misdemeanor interference with law enforcement.
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Great food and great company make Abigail's a special spot in Topeka.
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Topeka Collegiate broke ground on a new entryway to the school, a way to mark 40 years in operation.
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They were able to deliver over 400 meals to Shawnee County deputies, Topeka Police officers, and Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers on all shifts Tuesday.
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Work will start soon on a new early childhood space with completely new classrooms at Pauline Central Elementary.
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Washburn Tech held its Spring Commencement Thursday night.
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The Greater Topeka Partnership hosted a ‘Lunch and Learn’ workshop to teach local vendors how to communicate with the City of Topeka and how to find opportunities they might not have known existed.
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A broken taillight led to the recovery of a stolen car in Topeka Monday night.
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Topeka City Council members Tuesday night approved a settlement resolving a complaint from a Topeka Fire official.
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The USD 345 School Board honored the district’s teachers retiring this year.
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Shawnee County Counselor James Crowl shared a letter with 13 NEWS rejecting an offer from owner Chris Payne to pay up if the county reduces the owed amount to $877,822.
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A trial has been set for the man charged with killing a man below the Polk-Quincy viaduct.
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The project superintendent told 13 NEWS finances have been sorted out, and an inspection in December cleared the existing work.
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Students at Jeff West High School got a first-hand look at the potential consequences of drunk driving Tuesday.
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13 NEWS visited the area after 3 p.m., shortly before most of the units left the scene. However, more eventually returned and stayed in the area throughout most of the day.
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The Kansas Legislature slowed down on veto overrides Friday, but did send a couple of bills to the governor’s desk.
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A Manhattan man died after being taken into police custody early Friday morning.
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Kansas Senator Mark Steffen has drawn backlash after comments he made to a constituent of a different faith.
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Members of the American Postal Workers Union picketed outside the North Park Post Office on Gage Blvd.
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