Marlon Martinez
Multimedia Journalist
Topeka, Kan.
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I was born in the beautiful country of Honduras but raised in Kansas City. I am a first-generation student currently studying my undergraduate at the University of Kansas majoring in News & Info Journalism.
Outside of being a reporter, I am a very family-oriented person, I love to travel, I have an addiction for clothes and shoes and my ideal night is staying in and binge-watching Netflix when I can.
During my journey I hope to be a voice for the community wherever it may be.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:29 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
The newest $8.3-million-dollar zoo expansion opened its doors to the public Friday morning.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 11:32 AM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
A local organization hosted their annual breakfast and silent auction this weekend.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Local high school and college students competed in the annual Washburn University Leadership Challenge Event.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 12:10 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Students from Topeka Public Schools competed in the county’s spelling bee this weekend.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:31 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
One year later, Russia and Ukraine are still in the midst of a war. A local Ukraine refugee looks back from when she left her homeland to her life now.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:50 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Gov. Laura Kelly signed a new proclamation Friday morning designating a week in March as Severe Weather and Flood Safety Preparedness Week.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran stops by the Topeka Law Enforcement Center and Billard Municipal Airport.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 2:21 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Family, friends and the community witnessed a historical moment after the first indigenous bishop was appointed.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
The Topeka Home Show is hosting its 60th annual Home Show at the Stormont Vail Events Center.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Former Kansas City Chiefs play-by-play commentator looks back at his play-calling on the biggest stage in football.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 12:02 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Thomas the Tiger made his much-awaited debut this weekend at the Topeka Zoo.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:47 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Since its inception in 2020, the Choose Topeka Relocation Program has been a success.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 1:22 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Harvesters held a food distribution Saturday morning.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 1:18 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Local and nearby middle school students competed in the Future City Competition this weekend.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:21 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
In partnership with K-State Research and Extension and United Ways of Kaw Valley, the Greater Topeka Partnership hosted a poverty simulation retreat.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 11:14 AM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Stormont Vail Health held their monthly “Walk with a Doc” event this weekend.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a new place to house animals in need of quarantine.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:25 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
After closing for several months, a popular downtown Topeka restaurant will reopen its doors Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:24 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
A local organization provides an all-day service to the community.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:20 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
The owner posted on the door that the establishment would be closing for good after 2 p.m. Friday the 13th
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Just 24 hours after her inauguration, Gov. Laura Kelly signed her first executive order.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:48 AM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
a 62-year-old inmate at the Lansing Correctional Facility died Friday night, reported by a release Saturday morning.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
On January 10, city officials will meet to discuss the new proposed ordinance to crack down on the rising number of catalytic converter thefts.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
As of Tuesday morning, the last public recycling drop-off site had been pulled due to illegal dumping.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 2:27 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Shawnee County Solid Waste held their first-ever cardboard disposal event this weekend.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 2:05 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
As we gear into the new year, a local organization hosted their annual New Year’s Eve celebration for families.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
While gym memberships can cost you a pretty penny, many community members are finding new alternatives to staying active in the new year.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 7:30 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
A family loses everything just two days before Christmas in a house fire in Harveyville, just southeast of Topeka.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 9:39 AM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
A woman from Holton died from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on Wednesday evening.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Many residents have been left with no heat during the freezing temperatures, but a local organization is helping the community stay warm.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Many local shoppers are turning to local businesses for last-minute Christmas gifts.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 11:48 AM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Breakfast is served, with a side of VIP, all for a great cause.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:56 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
After Tuesday’s vote, city commissioners renewed St. Marys Library’s lease for one more year.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Helping Hands Humane Society held their annual Santa Paws fundraiser event this weekend.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Shawnee County Parks and Recreation hosted one of their most popular events Saturday morning.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:34 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Christmas is right around the corner, and students at Washburn Tech put their building skills to use to give back to the community.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
The Super Bowl of retail is back, and many local shoppers lined up hoping to grab the best deals.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 6:59 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Students from the 501 Topeka School District meet college recruiters.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
A student battling a health condition received his most-wanted wish.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 7:20 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
A wrestling event was held at the Marlo Cuevas Balandran Activity Center this weekend.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 3:53 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas hosted a special ceremony on Veterans Day.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Marlon Martinez
Nellie Hogan, 86, has been putting others before herself and not expecting the recognition.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 8:08 PM CDT
|By Marlon Martinez
The ‘Made From the Heart’ craft fair held its 12th annual event. Vendors from Topeka and surrounding areas displayed their homemade gifts and crafts for sale. Julie Hall, a vendor, has been selling her crafts at the fair for years, she said it’s a way to support local businesses.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Marlon Martinez
Community members took over the streets of downtown Topeka as they gathered Saturday morning to honor our local veterans. The parade started at 11 a.m., from the State Capitol to the main stage on 10th and Kansas.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Marlon Martinez
After seeing success in their past low-cost vaccine clinics, Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka hosted another event Friday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Marlon Martinez
The 10th annual Topeka south rotary pumpkin 5k run and walk took place Saturday, Oct. 29th, at Lake Shawnee.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Marlon Martinez
Dozens gathered this weekend to take apart in the last day of the Gage Park mini-train. The line stretched around the ticket office as many kids and families awaited their express ride. Shane McCoy, mini-train engineer, said this weekend is bittersweet for man
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Marlon Martinez
Special Olympics Kansas hosted a 5k run and walk for inclusion in Topeka on Saturday.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Marlon Martinez
An update on the passengers who were in the vehicle crash that took out the power for many residents for several hours.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Marlon Martinez
Seven people were taken to the hospital on Saturday afternoon after an elevator failed in downtown Emporia.
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