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Salute Our Heroes

Wienck was awarded the Harold Bellman Award, the highest honor presented by the department, at...

Salute Our Heroes: Riley County Firefighter wins award but volunteers for his community

Updated: Feb. 26, 2024 at 12:12 PM CST
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By Joseph Robben
A Riley County gentleman has shown his service to the county since he was little.

Wednesday's Child

Cayden, 9 years old. Armani, 8 years old.

Wednesday’s Child - Cayden and Armani

Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Good Kids - Ewald Sisters

Good Kids - Ewald Sisters

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 at 11:00 PM CST
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By Jerick Tafoya
This week, we’re featuring two good kids on a mission to help others like them.

News

This week we voyage from NOTO to Lakeheim, Norseman Brewing Company’s recent lakeside expansion.

FORK IN THE ROAD: Norseman Brewing Co. embraces the ‘Modern Viking’ at new Lakeheim location

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 at 5:38 PM CST
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By Bryan Grabauskas
This week we voyage from NOTO to Lakeheim, Norseman Brewing Company’s recent lakeside expansion.

Salute Our Heroes

Shawnee County Fire District #4 is honoring three long-time and now-retired members for their...

Salute Our Heroes: Shawnee Co. Fire District #4 Honors three long-time members

Updated: Feb. 19, 2024 at 11:03 PM CST
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By Victoria Cassell
Shawnee County Fire District #4 is honoring three long-time and now retired members for their dedication and service to others.

Wednesday's Child

Daisie, 12 years old

Wednesday’s Child - Daisie

Updated: Feb. 14, 2024 at 10:26 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Topeka students gather food for people in need

Good Kids - Topeka students gather thousands of food items to help people in need

Updated: Feb. 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Students at two Topeka schools helped gather nearly 5000 food items to help feed people in need

Salute Our Heroes

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Salute Our Heroes: Topeka Veteran shares his military aviation insight

Updated: Feb. 12, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Topeka Navy veteran Bruce Couch shares his military aviation insight as a tour guide at Topeka's Combat Air Museum at Forbes Field.

Wednesday's Child

Kyle, 13 years old

Wednesday’s Child - Kyle

Updated: Feb. 7, 2024 at 10:15 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Good Kids - Ava Laird from Seaman High School

Good Kids - Ava Laird from Seaman High School

Updated: Feb. 6, 2024 at 10:45 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Seaman High School senior Ava Laird is an accomplished member of the Viking student body
Severe Weather Risk - Today
Severe Weather Risk - Today

Signature Stories

If you’re looking for a meal that’s larger than life, Over the Top Sandwich has your back.

Fork in the Road: Topeka food truck finds permanent home

Updated: Feb. 6, 2024 at 7:05 PM CST
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By Callie Holthaus
Over the Top Sandwich is a small kitchen offering big portions and even bigger flavor.

Salute Our Heroes

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka organizations band together to keep people out of the cold

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka organizations band together to keep people out of the cold

Updated: Feb. 5, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Madison Bickley
NE Kansas had extremely cold temperatures in Jan., and with many not having a warm place to stay — Topeka organizations took charge.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Jacky

Wednesday’s Child - Jacky

Updated: Jan. 31, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Good Kids - Victoria Hird of Hope Street Academy

Good Kids - Victoria Hird at Hope Street Academy

Updated: Jan. 30, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Hope Street Academy senior Victoria Hird is a standout student among her peers

Wednesday's Child

Fred, 14 years old

Wednesday’s Child - Fred

Updated: Jan. 24, 2024 at 10:15 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Topeka High senior Kayda Villanueva spends a lot of time giving back to the community

Good Kids - Kayda Villanueva from Topeka High School

Updated: Jan. 23, 2024 at 10:24 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Good Kid Kayda Villanueva stays busy giving back to her community

Fork in the Road

Aggieville Brewing Company is located at 612 Pillsbury Dr. in Manhattan.

Fork in the Road: New Brewery has the eyes of many in the Little Apple

Updated: Jan. 23, 2024 at 8:07 PM CST
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By Joseph Robben
There is something new to try in the Little Apple that offers unique options and a place to come and enjoy, Aggieville Brewing Company.

Wednesday's Child

Navaeh

Wednesday’s Child - Navaeh

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Onaga Middle School students are helping share Kansas history through a unique essay project

Good Kids - Onaga students showcase local history

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 10:27 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Onaga students are helping to showcase local history for visitors at the Onaga Historical Society

Salute Our Heroes

Tynon works with 4-H students through different classes and programs in Pottawatomie County.

Salute Our Heroes: Pottawatomie County official makes impact through different programs

Updated: Jan. 15, 2024 at 6:23 PM CST
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By Joseph Robben
A lady has had a major impact on many people in Pottawatomie County over the past years.

Wednesday's Child

Jaynasha, 14 years old

Wednesday’s Child - JJ

Updated: Jan. 10, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Good Kids - Topeka West senior's achievements inspire others

Good Kids - Topeka West senior's achievements inspire others

Updated: Jan. 9, 2024 at 10:28 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Topeka West senior Jaden Patterson is known for being a charismatic kid and a natural student leader

Local

An Auburn-Washburn educator is starting the new year with a special title.

Salute Our Heroes: Auburn-Washburn educator named 2023-2024 counselor of year

Updated: Jan. 8, 2024 at 11:03 PM CST
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By Victoria Cassell
An Auburn-Washburn educator is starting the new year with a special title.

Wednesday's Child

Autumn, 14 years old

Wednesday’s Child - Autumn

Updated: Jan. 3, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Topeka High senior Adam Krohe is a standout student at school and in the community

Good Kids - Topeka High Senior Standout

Updated: Jan. 2, 2024 at 10:26 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Topeka High senior Adam Krohe stays busy being involved at school and in the community

Salute Our Heroes

Topeka stage and screen star gives back to his hometown

Salute our Heroes: Topeka stage & screen star gives back to his hometown

Updated: Jan. 1, 2024 at 10:32 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Broadway star and Topeka native Jeff Kready wants to give back to the community that supported his dreams

Wednesday's Child

Ariyah, 10 years old

Wednesday’s Child - Year in Review

Updated: Dec. 27, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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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.

Fork in the Road

Fork in the Road: Do-B’s provides something different and the Reaper Challenge

Fork in the Road: Do-B’s provides something different & the Reaper Challenge

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM CST
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By Jerick Tafoya and Eric Ives
This edition’s Fork in the Road spotlights Do-B’s.

Salute Our Heroes

Salute our Heroes: Rock Steady Boxing empowers people with Parkinson’s Disease

Salute our Heroes: Rock Steady Boxing empowers people with Parkinson’s Disease

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 10:00 PM CST
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By Callie Holthaus
Schroeder has been hosting Rock Steady Boxing classes for six years.

Wednesday's Child

Ariyah, 10 years old

Wednesday’s Child - Ariyah

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Good Kids - Brothers spread holiday cheer as Santa & his elf

Good Kids - Brothers spread holiday cheer as Santa & his elf

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Washington County brothers dress as Santa and his elf to spread holiday cheer and help a local family with a loved one in the hospital.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Breanna

Wednesday’s Child - Breanna

Updated: Dec. 13, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Lori Hutchinson
Every week for 22 years, we’ve been featuring kids who need to be adopted. We call them our Wednesday’s Children. Tonight, we meet 16-year-old Breanna.

Good Kids

Good Kids - Holton elementary students raise money for specialized swing

Good Kids - Holton students raise money for specialized swing

Updated: Dec. 12, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Fifth grade students in Holton are raising money to buy a specialized swing for students with physical challenges

Fork in the Road

A Holton coffee shop and bistro has provided its community with their daily dose of energy for...

Fork in the Road: Holton Bistro serves up variety of sandwiches, paninis with cup of joe

Updated: Dec. 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
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By Rick Felsburg and Tori Whalen
A Holton coffee shop and bistro has provided its community with their daily dose of energy for years, but the coffee shop also has a long list of sandwiches, paninis, and wraps to satisfy anyone’s appetite. Fork in the Road: Holton Bistro serves up variety of sandwiches, paninis with cup of joe

Wednesday's Child

Andrew, 14 years old

Wednesday’s Child - Andrew

Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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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.

Good Kids

Good Kids - Hank "The Too Tall for the Shelf" Elf

Good Kids - Hank the “Too Tall for the Shelf” Elf

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 10:32 PM CST
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By David Oliver
Topeka High senior Hank Stamper is becoming known for his good deeds as the "Too Tall for the Shelf" Elf.

Salute Our Heroes

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka woman changes the future for those with FASD

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka woman changes the future for those with FASD

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Madison Bickley
A few years ago, Dream Acres was precisely what the name says it is — a dream, sitting on 45 acres of land in East Topeka.

Local

In this week’s Salute Our Heroes we’re paying tribute to a Native Topekan familiar with the...

Salute Our Heroes: Familiar-faced Topeka native is recognized for her own community achievements

Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 10:43 PM CST
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By Victoria Cassell
In this week’s Salute Our Heroes we’re paying tribute to a Native Topekan familiar with the spotlight, though not always for her own achievements.

Signature Stories

This restaurant has made a name for itself serving up some of America’s favorites-- most...

Fork in the Road: Southwest Topeka BBQ restaurant to add breakfast buffet soon

Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By Callie Holthaus
The Buffalo Grille, located at 5900 SE Topeka Boulevard, serves ribs, burgers, and soon, breakfast.

Fork in the Road

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

Signature Stories

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

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

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:05 PM CDT
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By Alex Carter
Dani Essman is the program coordinator for the Women’s Activity Learning Center (WALC) at the Topeka Correctional Facility.

Signature Stories

Highland Park student sets sights on serving others

Highland Park student sets sights on serving others

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 2:15 PM CDT
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By David Oliver
Highland Park student sets sights on serving others

Signature Stories

Top Topeka student aims to be a future educator

Top Topeka student aims to be a future educator

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 2:26 PM CDT
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By David Oliver
Top Topeka student aims to be a future educator

Signature Stories

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka woman devoted to helping unsheltered population

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka woman devoted to helping unsheltered population

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

Signature Stories

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

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

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:29 PM CDT
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By David Oliver
Topeka West student wins ‘Youth of the Year’ from Boys & Girls Club of Topeka

Salute Our Heroes

Cpt. Ty Forche

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

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

Signature Stories

Topeka teens make memories with residents at Oakley Place

Topeka teens make memories with residents at Oakley Place

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:22 PM CDT
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By David Oliver
Topeka teens make memories with residents at Oakley Place

Wednesday's Child

Treyveon, 10 years old

Wednesday’s Child -Treyveon

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