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QuikTrip’s Emporia convenience store now open
After over 18 months of onsite work and years of planning, QuikTrip has opened in Emporia. The facility at 3535 Crossing Boulevard, just southwest of the Flint Hills Technical College main campus, opened to the public early Thursday morning after a brief employee gathering and a photo opportunity. Division Operations Manager Steven Sparacia was glad to see the store open after a roughly 6-year public process involving design, plan approvals and construction.
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New Avenue Market at Evergy Plaza becomes monthly tradition
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Evergy Plaza held its new monthly tradition of the Avenue Market on Saturday, July 25. The market included different boutiques, crafts and types of vendors. There were plenty of food options and even some baby goats. The Mother’s Day Market sparked the idea for the new...
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Tecumseh Kiwanis Club holds annual ice cream social
Tecumseh, Kan. (WIBW) -The Tecumseh Kiwanis Club held its annual ice cream social Sunday at the Tecumseh United Methodist Church, featuring live music and community fellowship. The event dates to 1961, the same year the club was founded. The Kiwanis Club is a global organization dedicated to improving lives and...
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Where a second Wingstop restaurant will open in Topeka
A second Wingstop is getting ready to open its doors in southeast Topeka. Brett Heimes, vice president of sales with DP Management, confirmed to The Topeka Capital-Journal on July 23 that the Texas-based chicken chain will be opening in the building at 2007 SE 29th St., in the California Crossing Shopping Center. Heimes said his team is excited for the new addition to the area as the restaurant will be taking 1,900 square feet of the building and is actively looking for a tenant to open adjacent to the upcoming Wingstop. When will the second Wingstop location open its doors? Heimes said the restaurant is anticipated to open its doors in the early fall. Wingstop recently topped QSR Magazine's list of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in America based on the number of new locations opened in 2025. According to QSR Magazine, Wingstop had 785 locations when it went public in 2015. By the end of fiscal 2025, the company operated 3,056 restaurants worldwide. The jump is significant because Wingstop ranked fourth on QSR Magazine's 2024 list with 278 openings. That year, Starbucks led the ranking after opening 589 locations. Now, Wingstop sits at the top of the list, suggesting American
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Annual Emporia Farmer’s Market Homegrown Celebration includes 21st annual ESB Watermelon Contest Saturday
The annual Emporia Farmer’s Market Homegrown celebration saw a tremendous turnout of both market customers and watermelon lovers Saturday. The celebration included the 21st annual ESB Financial Watermelon Contest, where kids were able to roll, eat and even spit their way to victory through a series of competitions, with the winners taking home some prizes courtesy of ESB. President Michael Black says they always look forward to the watermelon contest as it is one way the bank can give back to the community that gives to them.
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Steak Lovers Traveling Across The Midwest Have One Non-Negotiable Stop And It Is This Tiny Kansas Steakhouse With An Unmissable Ribeye
Kansas does not need to advertise its steakhouses. The right people already know where to find them. In a small north-central town, a char-broiled ribeye has been quietly keeping Midwest road-trippers rerouting on purpose. Corrugated tin, taxidermy, and a pool table in the corner set the tone before the food even arrives.
The Topeka Capital-Journal
New Avenue Market brings local fun to downtown Topeka
A new tradition is making its way to downtown Topeka. Avenue Market, a marketplace featuring local artisans, boutiques, food trucks, live entertainment and more, will launch July 25 at Evergy Plaza. The Avenue Market series is designed to bring residents and visitors together to shop, eat, explore and experience downtown Topeka while supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, said a Evergy Plaza press release. "This is about creating a place where the community wants to spend their Saturday morning," said Josh Sturm, director of Evergy Plaza. "Avenue Market is meant to be an experience — not just another shopping event." What is included in the Avenue Market include? The inaugural Avenue Market on July 25 will feature more than 40 local vendors, food trucks, live music, fitness activities, family attractions including a water slide and fire truck display and the Evergy Plaza splash pad, said the release. Vendors include Hunter and Laine , Opal Out West , Essential Henna , Simply Twisted T's, Dessert Cottage, Boss Babes Boutique , Red Aspen, H&A Sourdough and many more. When will the other Avenue Markets be and what will be the themes? Each Avenue Market will feature a unique seasonal theme, with activities, entertainment,
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Local business takes precautions amid cyclospora outbreak
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka Mexican restaurant is taking steps to address concerns over recent cyclospora cases, including washing lettuce from its supplier and letting customers decide whether they want the ingredient in their dish. Jorge’s Cantina & Mexican Restaurant, open for four years, has been monitoring the outbreak...
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5 Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurants in Topeka, Kansas that’ll Blow Your Mind
Topeka’s food scene is full of locally owned surprises, from reservation-only dinners and French cafés to Thai kitchens, barbecue-and-soul-food counters, and classic drive-ins. The best hidden gems are not trying to look trendy. They are focused on flavor, comfort, and hometown loyalty. These five off-the-beaten-path Topeka restaurants are...
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Topekans cool off with ice cream as summer heat ramps up
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tuesday was yet another hot day around Northeast Kansas. Ice cream is one way Topekans are staying cool in the 90 degree temperatures. The Ultimate Scoop opened last summer, and even recently opened a food truck to take its products on the road. On Tuesday, four...
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12 Topeka, Kansas Restaurants That Deserve A Spot On Your Trip
A trip through Topeka gets a lot more interesting when good food becomes part of the plan. This Kansas city has the kind of restaurant scene that can turn a quick stop into a reason to linger, with local favorites, casual comforts, and plates that feel like they were made for hungry travelers.
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This Amish-Inspired Kansas Market Turns Homemade Goods Into A Road Trip Treat
Kansas back roads have a way of leading to the most genuinely rewarding stops. This little market in a quiet community is one of the best ones in the entire state. Old-world charm, homemade goods, and hearty deli sandwiches made with the kind of care that chain stores gave up on a long time ago. The relaxed pace here makes every visit feel like a proper break from whatever was happening before the turn off the main road.
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How This Mom-and-Pop Burger Place Won Hearts in Emporia, KS
Open Mon-Fri, 11 AM–8 PM; Sat, 8 AM–4 PM (closed Sunday) Some burger joints keep it simple. Do-B’s in Emporia, Kansas, went bold instead, building a menu of gourmet burgers loaded with unexpected combinations like teriyaki pineapple and smoked Gouda. 🍔. This mom-and-pop Emporia burger restaurant starts...
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Topeka restaurant takes item off menu to help stop spread of cyclosporiasis
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local business in Topeka is taking action as Kansas experiences an increase of reported cases this week for a parasite that causes diarrhea. The parasite, cyclosporiasis, is impacting many states across the country, including Kansas. It’s known to cause diarrhea in people who contract it and it spreads on certain fruits and […]