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Powercat is located at 3011 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503.

Fork in the Road: Powercat Sports Bar and Grill offers a wildcat family atmosphere for gameday

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT

By Joseph Robben

Powercat Sports Bar and Grill offers great food and a gameday atmosphere for everyone.

Local

In this week’s Salute Our Heroes we spotlight a Hayden Highschool graduate that has gone above...

Salute Our Heroes: Hayden Graduate goes down in history for receiving prestigious award twice

Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 11:29 PM CDT

By Victoria Cassell

A Hayden Highschool graduate has gone above and beyond the call for community service earning herself two very special awards.

Salute Our Heroes

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

Salute Our Heroes: Volunteers make summer meal programs possible for kids

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT

By Callie Holthaus

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

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Salute Our Heroes: Program coordinator at TCF works to keep families together

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:05 PM CDT

By Alex Carter

Dani Essman is the program coordinator for the Women’s Activity Learning Center (WALC) at the Topeka Correctional Facility.

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Highland Park student sets sights on serving others

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 2:15 PM CDT

By David Oliver

Highland Park student sets sights on serving others

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Top Topeka student aims to be a future educator

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 2:26 PM CDT

By David Oliver

Top Topeka student aims to be a future educator

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Salute Our Heroes: Topeka woman devoted to helping unsheltered population

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 10:25 PM CDT

By Alex Carter

Not only does Misty Bosch-Hastings help people at her job at the Topeka Rescue Mission, she also spends some of her free time volunteering.

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Topeka West student wins ‘Youth of the Year’ from Boys & Girls Club of Topeka

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:29 PM CDT

By David Oliver

Topeka West student wins ‘Youth of the Year’ from Boys & Girls Club of Topeka

Salute Our Heroes

SALUTE OUR HEROES: Fire captain recovering from crash ready to return

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT

By Lane Gillespie

Capt. Ty Forshee has worked at the Topeka Fire Department for 21 years and hopes, even as he recovers from his injuries, to continue for many years.

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Topeka teens make memories with residents at Oakley Place

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:22 PM CDT

By David Oliver

Topeka teens make memories with residents at Oakley Place

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Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child -Treyveon

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 855-236-7857 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Signature Stories

Manhattan High School journalism students honored

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 3:42 PM CST

By David Oliver

Manhattan High School journalism students honored

Fork in the Road

Fork in the Road: Celtic Fox honors tradition while embracing new momentum

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:34 PM CST

By Bryan Grabauskas

You’ll find the Celtic Fox open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., and until midnight on Friday and Saturday, at SW 8th and Jackson St.

Salute Our Heroes

American hero showered with love in final days

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST

By Melissa Brunner

Retired Topeka Police Chief and Marine Corps veteran Jim Freel passed away, days after turning 100 years old.

National

In Selma, Biden says right to vote remains under assault

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 9:23 PM CST

By AAMER MADHANI and KIM CHANDLER Associated Press

He will commemorate the seminal moment in the civil rights movement that led to passage of landmark voting rights legislation nearly 60 years ago.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Quavez

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:21 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 855-236-7857 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Signature Stories

Good Kids - 8th grader wins Black History Month essay contest

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 2:25 PM CST

By David Oliver

Topeka 8th grader wins Black History Month essay contest

Fork in the Road

Fork in the Road: The Old Elevator where history meets culinary in Valley Falls

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:27 AM CST

By Sarah Motter

For a tasty adventure with the perfect mix of history and culinary experiences, Kansans have to look no further than The Old Elevator in Valley Falls.

Signature Stories

Topeka mayor talks housing, defends new Independent Auditor

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:11 PM CST

By David Oliver

Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla joins Eye on Northeast Kansas

Salute Our Heroes

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka icon prepares for retirement after 35 years in education

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:22 PM CST

By Victoria Cassell

This week’s Salute Our Heroes spotlight’s a Topeka icon who paved the way to success for many schoolchildren in the Capital City.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Elijah, Kaedyn, and Peityn

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 10:26 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 855-236-7857 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Signature Stories

Topeka Collegiate 8th graders learn marine biology in Hawaii

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 3:56 PM CST

By David Oliver

Good Kids - Topeka students learn in Hawaii

Fork in the Road

Fork in the Road: Authentic Mexican food at Antojitos Mexicanos El Sol

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:43 PM CST

By Joseph Robben

If you’re in the mood for some great local authentic Mexican food, head on over to Antojitos Mexicanos El Sol in Manhattan.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Kirsten

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:23 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 855-236-7857 or go to adoptkskids.org.

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Christ the King students gather food to help the community

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:04 PM CST

By David Oliver

Good Kids - Christ the King Food Drive

Fork in the Road

FORK IN THE ROAD: Froggy’s has been a staple in St. Mary’s for years

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST

By Lane Gillespie

The restaurant is located at 311 E Bertrand Ave., in St. Mary’s.

Salute Our Heroes

SALUTE OUR HEROES: A Purrrfect Pair--Junction City Couple Fosters Kittens

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 12:29 PM CST

By Jared Broyles

Unsheltered kittens and cats find a temporary home in the hearts and house of one Geary County couple.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Elijah

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:26 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 855-236-7857 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Signature Stories

Highland Park Basketball teams honors young fan

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 2:08 PM CST

By David Oliver

Highland Park Basketball teams honors young fan

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FORK IN THE ROAD: Nauling’s BBQ & Soul Food brings home cooking to Topeka

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 3:49 PM CST

By Alex Carter

Rodrick and Kim Nauling started their barbeque restaurant in Junction City back in 2018 before moving it to Topeka at the end of 2021.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Steven

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 855-236-7857 or go to adoptkskids.org.

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Good Kids - Kushal Mamillapalli

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:37 PM CST

By David Oliver

Topeka High senior Kushal Mamillapalli is a candidate for the Presidential Scholars Program through the U.S. Department of Education

Salute Our Heroes

Salute Our Heroes: Nurse loves building connections with her patients

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:03 PM CST

By Joseph Robben

Brenda Waggoner loves taking care of people from infants all the way to elders.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Bradley

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:25 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 877-457-5430 or go to adoptkskids.org.

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Good Kid - Hope Academy Senior Maritza Pulgarin-Arredondo

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST

By David Oliver

Good Kid - Hope Academy Senior Maritza Pulgarin-Arredondo

Fork in the Road

FORK IN THE ROAD: Junction City’s ‘Bella’s Italian Restaurant’ has served made-from-scratch for over a decade

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:24 PM CST

By Tori Whalen

Bella’s Italian Restaurant, a Junction City restaurant, has been serving its made-from-scratch Italian staples to its local community and visiting customers for more than a decade now.

Salute Our Heroes

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka woman raises awareness for invisible disabilities

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST

By Lane Gillespie

Kylie Hawes of Topeka has raised awareness of invisible disabilities while battling her own.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Andrew

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST

By Bryan Grabauskas

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 877-457-5430 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Signature Stories

Good Kids - Topeka High Photography Students

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 1:58 PM CST

By David Oliver

Topeka High students display award-winning digital photos

Fork in the Road

Fork in the Road: North Topeka’s favorite Pad

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:42 PM CST

By Bryan Grabauskas

“People are happy they’re eating, and we do our darnedest to take care of them.”

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Dayson

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 877-457-5430 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Good Kids

Good Kids: Zach Jowers, Seaman High School

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST

By Melissa Brunner

Seaman HS senior Zach Jowers has applied to the Air Force Academy and hopes to study aeronautical engineering.

Local

Fork in the Road: Margaritas, Ivan Tacos a special for this North Topeka eatery

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:48 PM CST

By Sarah Motter

Margaritas and a family dish, Ivan Tacos, are a special for a new eatery in North Topeka.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Kaden

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST

By Bryan Grabauskas

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 877-457-5430 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Signature Stories

Good Kids - Topeka High Senior aims to teach in 501

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 2:42 PM CST

By David Oliver

Good Kids - Topeka High Senior aims to teach in 501

Fork in the Road

Fork in the Road: The Chef offers local, homemade breakfast

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 8:33 PM CST

By Joseph Robben

If you’re hungry for some home local breakfast head on to downtown Manhattan to The Chef. The Chef reopened in 2008 after being closed for a couple of decades as they wanted to make it a friendly spot to come and enjoy some homemade breakfast.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - End of Year Revisit

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 10:29 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 877-457-5430 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Signature Stories

Good Kids - Topeka West Senior Amiya Thurman

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 10:53 PM CST

By David Oliver

Topeka West Senior Amiya Thurman is described as a ‘natural mentor for others’. And a ‘voice for her peers’.

Fork in the Road

FORK IN THE ROAD: Herman’s serves up meats and more

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 6:08 PM CST

By Rick Felsburg

13 NEWS photojournalist Rick Felsburg visited Herman’s Meat and Smokehouse for this week’s Fork in the Road report.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Carson

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:25 PM CST

By Lori Hutchinson

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 877-457-5430 or go to adoptkskids.org.