Exotic snake found hiding in car engine

Congress voted to avert a government shutdown by passing a short-term funding package that dropped assistance for Ukraine in the fight against Russia.

The stopgap measure will fund the government for 45 days as lawmakers on both sides work on a permanent deal.

Doorstep Topeka held its 6th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor walk and 5k Oct. 1 at Lake Shawnee.