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Dept. of Justice report shows efforts to combat elder fraud, abuse
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division released its annual report showing its efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse. The report summarizes the department’s enforcement, victim support, training, and other efforts to promote elder justice throughout the reporting period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
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High candy costs cause Topeka homeowners to adjust Halloween plans
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Halloween may be all about costumes and candy for kids, but for the people buying treats, it can mean planning and budgeting months in advance. College Hill resident Ralynn Schmidt said she expects about 400 trick-or-treaters to visit her home each year, making Halloween one of the family’s bigger seasonal expenses. “I […]
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Topeka city manager Robert Perez gets lump sum after resigning
Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan addressed why former city manager Robert Perez would be getting paid a lump sum of $237,600. The Capital-Journal put in a Kansas Open Records Act request for the separation contract between the city and Perez, which included an agreement to pay out the last nine months of his contract. "I do understand why people are asking questions, especially during a time where they're concerned about taxes and how we spend our money and accountability here in city hall," Duncan said. "Those are very fair legitimate concerns." Duncan said despite people believing there is more to the story, there simply is not. "I recognize that some believe in the questions I've gotten that this is (a) simple question of whether Mr. Perez has resigned or was terminated and the answer alone should determine whether he received compensation and what that separation agreement looked like," Duncan said. "Again for the record, he resigned. Some compensation was owed under existing benefit provisions and other compensation was approved by the governing body through the negotiated separation agreement. "There is a difference of times between what an organization may be legally required to do and what its leadership believes is the
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Topeka mayor 'disappointed' by data center petitions citizens filed
Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan expressed his confusion and disappointment over three new petitions citizens filed for city ballot initiatives. Duncan said while he hadn't fully reviewed the petitions or the legality of them, he was surprised by them. "My first reaction as I saw them was, I was a little disappointed maybe is the best word I can say," Duncan said. "I'm not mad about it but a little disappointed. The four petitioners, I've had lots of communication on this issue constantly back and forth. We've met; we've talked about it." Duncan said open communication has been important and that he'd wished he got a heads up before the petitions were submitted. "Not that they owed me one, but it would have been nice to keep that communication line," Duncan said during an Oct. 28 press conference. More: Topeka and Shawnee County citizens file petitions to stop data centers Citizens submit three ballot petitions advocating against data centers in Topeka Protect Kansas cofounder Aimee Gillette, Topeka activist Danielle Twemlow and local citizens Carol Marple and Rick Tyler presented on Oct. 26 Shawnee County Counselor Richard Eckert three petitions regarding data centers. All three petitions are related to data center development
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‘Even Texas surrendered’: Vance warns a crowd of 3,000 in Weatherford that a Talarico win would hand Texas to Chuck Schumer, telling them ‘we say hell no to that’
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Famous People Born in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, Kansas may be the “Little Apple,” but its most famous natives usually had to leave town before the spotlight found them. That is the fun pattern in this list. Born in a college-and-prairie city shaped by Kansas State University, Fort Riley, agriculture, and the Flint Hills, these names went on to make noise in Hollywood, the NFL, music technology, politics, comedy, and national reform. Manhattan was not always the main stage. For many of them, it was the launchpad.
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‘Almost unstoppable’: Fort Riley soldiers train on Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles
FORT RILEY, Kan. (WIBW) - Fort Riley soldiers engaged in a special kind of training Wednesday at the Digital Multi-Purpose Range Complex. “The M2A3 Bradley is one of the greatest infantry fighting vehicles of all time,” Jacob Kreager, vehicle commander, said. Fort Riley’s First Armored Brigade Combat Team conducted...
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Work to begin next Monday on intersection north of Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Road work is scheduled to begin next week on a busy thoroughfare just north of Topeka. Shawnee County Public Works will begin full-depth base repair and reconstruction at the intersection of N.W. 43rd and Topeka Boulevard begnning Monday, Nov. 2, officials announced Tuesday morning. Work on...
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Topeka settles lawsuit with former city water worker for $34,999
Topeka city code requires a formal public vote of approval from the city's mayor and council to approve a lawsuit settlement only if it totals $35,000 or more. No vote was consequently required when city officials recently decided to pay a settlement of $34,999 to a former city worker. The city legal team on Oct. 1 finalized that settlement with Robby Mendez, former employee of Topeka's water distribution division. Topeka's media team declined to comment. "Due to the terms of the agreement to not discuss this matter, we are unable to provide any comment," said Kimberly Qualls, Topeka senior public relations specialist. Why did Robby Mendez sue the City of Topeka? Mendez filed his suit on July 2, alleging retaliation, interference and denial of procedural due process as it relates to taking federally protected medical leave, according to court documents. The city asked the court to dismiss the case on the claim of qualified immunity saying Mendez failed to state a claim in his lawsuit. The court ruled on Jan. 16 to dismiss the claims of interference and the denial of due process. It did maintain Mendez's claim of retaliation. How much has Topeka paid out in legal settlements in
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Topeka Area Building Association holds ribbon cutting ceremony
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -The Topeka Building Association held a ribbon cutting ceremony today, celebrating the grand opening of their new building here in Topeka. The building will serve as an educational center for those interested in or trying to get involved in construction trade work. Additionally, it will serve as a gathering area for events.