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New playground opens at Boswell Square Park in College Hill
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A dedication was held in the College Hill neighborhood at Boswell Square Park Monday evening, as a ribbon was cut on the historic park’s new playground. The new playground includes swings, a jungle gym, and slides. “I know we’re happy, I think they’re happy, and...
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Topeka film festival welcomes spooky season early with sci-fi, horror screenings
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A film festival in Topeka gave locals an early look at sci-fi and horror movies ahead of the fall season. The Slash and Bash Film Fest has been showing films at Cosmos Court in downtown Topeka for over 20 years. The fest features seven movies, a...
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Pop-Up Oktoberfest Celebration At The Blind Tiger Brewery
The Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant is bringing a taste of Bavaria to Topeka with a 10-day Oktoberfest celebration, running Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at 37th Street and Kansas Avenue. The celebration will feature German-style beers brewed on-site, traditional German food specials, festive decorations, German music...
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Folk music brings lively ambience to Manhattan Farmer’s Market
When strolling through the vendors at Manhattan’s weekly farmer’s market, shoppers may hear the sound of acoustic instruments and singing voices. The sweet sounds come from behind George LeRoux’s table, where a group of instrumentalists sits, enjoying themselves while playing folk music. LeRoux, owner of Flint Hill’s...
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Topeka Zoo now home to one of the world’s rarest big cats
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Zoo is bringing home a critically endangered big cat as part of a coordinated breeding recommendation for the species. According to the Topeka Zoo, it is welcoming Antin, a 4.5-year-old male Amur leopard, from the Toledo Zoo. Officials said Amur leopards are among the world’s rarest big cats and are classified as critically endangered. The species is native to the Russian Far East and northeastern China, and it has faced significant threats from habitat loss, poaching, and declining prey populations.
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Globe Indian Cuisine closes in downtown Topeka
A long-standing restaurant in downtown Topeka has closed its doors. Globe Indian Cuisine at 117 SE 10th Ave. announced on its business Facebook page that it was officially closed for business Sept. 11. Although the restaurant didn't provide a reason for closing, it thanked the customers who have "supported the Globe throughout the years." Restaurant transitioned management several years ago In March of 2019, Globe Indian transitioned into new management and a facelift after 16 years of its original management, The Capital-Journal previously reported. Sunil Gotru became its new owner following former owner Amarpreet “Latti” Singh, who opened it in November 2002. The Capital-Journal reached out to Globe Indian Cuisine for further comment about the restaurant closure but didn't immediately receive a response. On Sept. 15, the business building was empty and its doors were locked. There was no signage or notice of closure posted on the main door. This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Globe Indian Cuisine closes in downtown Topeka
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Little Louie would love a home - and your support for Bone Appetit
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A loveable kitten named Louie showed his purr-fect personality to potential future families. Louie, nine-weeks old, joined Emi Griess and Britt Zweygardt from Helping Hands Humane Society in a visit to Eye on NE Kansas. They said Louie came to the shelter as a stray, after...
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Bandidas Coffee Co. review | Come for coffee, stay for bagels
Bandidas Coffee Co. has a fun, cozy atmosphere right when you walk in. The owners clearly put in the work to make it an inviting place, as its warm lighting and curated decorations feel intentional. The shop was buzzing when I got there. It felt like a great place for...
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Beyond the Backyard | DeVader's Pools & Spas
A few years ago, a customer walked into DeVader’s Pools & Spas searching for a swim spa for his wife, who was facing terminal cancer. Manufacturers were urging dealers to keep display models on the showroom floor amid a nationwide inventory shortage. DeVader’s sold him one anyway. “She...
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Fall Apple Day at Fort Riley is September 26
Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival returns Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival, which is free and open to the public, is the largest annual event at Fort Riley and serves as the military installation’s open house. . Community members can get an up-close...
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A Space to Heal | Studio 1108
The calming vibe of Studio 1108 begins as soon as you exit the Townsite Tower elevator. The soothing scent used during the day’s sound bath therapy fills the hallway on the way to a cozy waiting area, complete with a comfy couch, a vibrant orange refrigerator filled with drinks and treats, and eclectic artwork. Quotes from Japanese Emperor Meiji, set against a backdrop of rotating nature images, help clients prepare for what could be a life-changing therapeutic experience.