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The Enchanted Willow set to close after 32 years in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local store in southwest Topeka featuring natural healing supplies and essential oils will be closing its doors later this month. Staff with the Enchanted Willow announced on social media on Nov. 6 that the store will be shutting down later this month. The store has been open for over 32 years. […]
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Downtown parade and more Lawrence events to recognize veterans
A parade in downtown Lawrence will celebrate veterans throughout Douglas County, plus a free breakfast for retired and current military personnel, a colors ceremony and more are planned. Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11 this year, with area events before and after the date. The annual downtown parade, put on...
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Prairie Band’s dispute with Kansas Lottery won’t see trial before 2028
A potential trial on the disputed size of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s reservation won’t happen before 2028, according to federal court records. U.S. Magistrate Judge Angel Mitchell issued a scheduling order Nov. 3 for the Prairie Band’s lawsuit against Kansas Lottery executive director Stephen Durrell. The lawsuit involves lottery sales on land, including portions of west Topeka, the Nation is laying claim to via a 1846 treaty. More: Kansas, Prairie Band differ greatly on land treaty meaning in lawsuit The pretrial conference is set for Jan. 25, 2028, and Mitchell’s order establishes other deadlines before and after the conference. A notable deadline involves motions to intervene, which are due Jan. 8. The City of Topeka has considered joining the lawsuit , and the expectation is that others may want to join as well. “The parties anticipate that municipality and county governments in the affected area — the 30-by-30-mile square that the Nation claims as its reservation — as well as perhaps others with interests in this dispute may seek to intervene in this action,” the scheduling order said. “Plaintiff intends to oppose any motions to intervene.” More: July 27 trial set in $2.25M Potawatomi suit against feds The Prairie
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SHEETS ON DATA CENTER FIGHT
Tuesday, Ottawa voters decided to limit the size of any data centers in the city limits, to 25 megawatts or less. The group Ottawa United wrote the ordinance that was passed and even though the issue is over for now, members spoke up at the Ottawa City Commission meeting last night. Representative Brooke Sheets told commissioners they would like to have open forum to discuss issues, but the flood of pro data center material in the mail before the election woke them up:
Parent Diaries
Tessa Von Fange Went Into Labor While Voting Early in Topeka, and Her Daughter Morgan Arrived at 1:16 a.m. on Election Day
Tessa Von Fange voted early in Topeka with contractions five minutes apart. Her daughter Morgan was born at 1:16 a.m. on Nov. 3, Election Day, weighing 8 lb 1 oz. The post Tessa Von Fange Went Into Labor While Voting Early in Topeka, and Her Daughter Morgan Arrived at 1:16 a.m. on Election Day appeared first on parentdiaries.com .
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Topeka veteran reflects on more than 30 years of military service
TOPEKA (KSNT) – After more than 30 years of military service, one Topeka veteran is reflecting on his experiences, relationships and lessons that shaped his life while in service. Mark Goforth first enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1986 at 18 years old. He served until 1994 as a boiler technician, operating the steam systems […]
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Get help clearing your sidewalks, or volunteer to shovel, when it snows in Lawrence
Lawrence community members can sign up to get help shoveling their sidewalks this winter — or sign up to do the shoveling. The Safe Winter Walkways program, a partnership with the City of Lawrence and the Senior Resource Center, aims to support folks who physically can’t keep their sidewalks clear when it snows.