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Topeka mayor says staffers had unauthorized meeting about data center
Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan says he learned two staff members participated in an unauthorized meeting to discuss Compass Datacenters , a hyperscale data center company looking to develop just outside city limits. Duncan said interim city manager Michael Webb is addressing the protocol violation. Duncan said two staff members on Oct. 30 met with a legal representative and several board members of Rural Water District 3. He didn't identify the staff members. "The employees attended without notifying the city manager’s office, my office, City legal counsel or members of the City Council," he said in a written statement. "Their participation was not authorized by management or elected officials. Had I been informed of the request, I would have directed these issues be brought to the governing body through our established process and the meeting not be held. "This meeting did not meet the expectations we have established for handling matters involving data centers." Mayor reiterates the existence of a data center moratorium Duncan reiterated the city's moratorium and said discussions related to data centers must be brought before the governing body. "The interim city manager has made clear to all City staff that any matter involving a data center must
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Veterans ride on Topeka Metro buses for free on Veterans Day
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Metro Bus System is offering free rides to veterans on Veterans Day. Veterans must present a valid military ID to the bus operator when they board. Veterans can only receive the no-cost ride on the fixed-route buses on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. This includes current or former service members.
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Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees welcomes state and national representatives during recent monthly meeting
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees had some special guests in attendance for their regular monthly meeting this past week. In attendance for the meeting last Wednesday were several national and state healthcare leaders, including Chief Operations Officer of the National Rural Health Association Brock Slabach and President and CEO of the Kansas Hospital Association Chad Austin. During their time in Emporia, Slabach and Austin spoke on several matters, including readiness translating to a hospital’s value, intentional decision-making for keeping essential services local, the shared responsibility of community health, collaboration and more.
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Portion of Merchant Street starting at Sixth Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday for telecommunications equipment removal at Broadview Towers
A portion of Merchant Street will be closed for up to two days for equipment removal from Broadview Towers. The tower will have telecommunications equipment removed by a crane starting Wednesday, leading to the closure at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Merchant Street to approximately 100 feet to the north. Sixth Avenue itself will remain open to traffic; however, there will be no street parking allowed with the closure.
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Veterans Day Parade route revealed in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – There will be a parade this weekend in celebration of Veterans Day in downtown Topeka. The City of Topeka and the Topeka Police Department announced in a press release on Wednesday that there will be street closures and parking restrictions for the annual parade on Saturday, Nov. 7. The parade will begin […]
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Stormont Vail Health Emporia Campus anticipates January 2028 opening
Stormont Vail Health Emporia Campus is moving right along in their $35 million construction process, located at 1700 Road G, as they make way for the anticipated opening date in January 2028. Marketing and Communications Specialist Taylor Bugg shares that the schedule remains on course and plans to advance the...
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Uptown Treasures takes chance with move to Topeka, impeded by roadwork
Abra Wheeler, owner of Uptown Treasures in Gage Village, moved her home decor and furniture business to Topeka in April 2026 from its previous location in Holton. “I was in Holton for 15 years as Holton Home Decor. I moved to Topeka last September and was driving back and forth. I decided to take the chance,” said Wheeler. Uptown Treasures carries home decor, gifts, antique furniture and clocks, luxury snacks, textiles, kitchenware, candles and wax melts. “Everybody that has come in has been very excited about it,” said Wheeler. “They like having gifting options for birthdays, weddings, and all the things.” She also offers design and decorating services to Uptown Treasures customers. "I do a lot of florals. I get quality florals, and people will bring in a vase or a tray and ask for help filling it with fall or Christmas decor," Wheeler said. "Or they’ll bring in a picture of a wall and say, ‘I want this done.’" Road construction has presented challenge for small businesses While the public response to Uptown Treasures has been overwhelmingly positive, Wheeler said the construction on SW Huntoon Street in Topeka has made it difficult to operate her small business in recent
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‘We see you’: Local veteran makes it her mission to honor fellow service members
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Veterans Day is coming up, and one local veteran has made it her mission to make sure no service member feels unseen or unappreciated. Service means everything to Rikki Blume. “It’s to answer the call. To be there and to answer the call when needed.”