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Two inmates from Topeka Correctional Facility taken to hospital

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two inmates at the Topeka Correctional Facility were transported to a local hospital by ambulance on Wednesday morning, officials said. Paramedics were called to the facility, located at 815 S.E. Rice Road, around 8:54 a.m. Wednesday. Kansas Department of Corrections spokesman David Thompson confirmed the women...

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Manhattan community honors veterans at annual parade

Children chanted “U-S-A” and brass bands played Wednesday morning as Manhattan residents gathered to honor veterans at the annual Veterans Day parade. Flint Hills Veterans Coalition organized the parade, which began at 9:30 a.m. at Manhattan Town Center and trailed down Poyntz Avenue. The parade featured Kansas State...

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Free expungement, driver’s license clinic coming to Topeka

A non-profit law firm is set to hold an expungement and driver's license clinic in Topeka later this week to help locals clear their records.

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KSNT News

State awards nurse $100,000 after she claims the Kansas Board of Nursing made her ‘unemployable’

One Kansas nurse is receiving a big reward from the state after she claims the Kansas Board of Nursing (KSBN) made it impossible for her to find a job during a 21-month period.

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Topeka Doula Project opens first permanent location in East Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Doula Project now has a permanent location, opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 12. Even with a permanent building, the plan is still to be out in the community helping families. The opening of the Topeka Doula Project’s new building is a full-circle...

Topeka, KS · 1d

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Possible project to utilize the former City Middle School building gains more attention

An idea to provide a new location and more space for the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library is gaining traction in Junction City. John York discussed the matter with the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Thursday.. The idea would target the west end of the now vacant former city middle school...

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KVOE

Lyon County certifies results of 2026 general election Thursday

Lyon County’s vote canvass for 2026 is now complete. The Lyon County Board of Canvassers approved the results of the election during the official canvass Thursday afternoon. According to Lyon County Election Officer Amie Jones, the election saw a voter turnout of just over 55 percent with more than 11,600 ballots cast.

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Shawnee Co. Commission approves commercial zoning change, allows multi-family dwelling development

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County Commission approved a change in the NW Hunters Ridge area of North Topeka, converting commercial land to housing for a multi-family dwelling development. A developer wants to build four separate buildings, each with five connected units, on two parcels of land near the...

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Topeka group launches coffee meetups for post-9/11 veterans

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -A Topeka organization is starting “Battle Buddy Link-Up,” a program that gives post-9/11 veterans a space to come together over coffee. The first event is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at World Cup Coffee, at 21st and Washburn. James Seipel, a chairman of the American...

Topeka, KS · 1d

KVOE

Veterans Legacy Fund finalizes contract to bring mobile 9/11 exhibit to Emporia next September

Last month, it was announced that a contract was in hand and ready to be finalized to bring a major memorial to Emporia next year. That announcement was made by the Emporia Veterans Legacy Fund and the memorial was the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit, an 83-foot-high tractor-trailer that transforms into a 1,100-square-foot traveling museum that honors the victims of September 11 and the brave men and women who gave their lives both during and after the events of 9/11. Thursday morning, representatives of the Veterans Legacy Fund, Clay Childs and Richelle Birk, joined KVOE’s Newsmaker segment to announce that the deal is now finalized and the exhibit will be arriving in Emporia the week of 9/11 next year.

Emporia, KS · 1d

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Manhattan commissioners weigh dissolving joint urban planning board, replace with city-only board

Manhattan city commissioners appear poised to dissolve the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board and replacing it with a city-appointed planning board that could also serve as the city’s board of zoning appeals. The proposal, presented by Manhattan planning and development director Stephanie Peterson and Riley County planning director Amanda...

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KSNT News

Kansas Board of Education replacing five of its members after November general election

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Four new Republicans and one new Democrat will be joining the Kansas Board of Education in 2027, and they’re sharing more about their goals for K-12 Monday. Kansas voters cast their ballots during the 2026 general election on Nov. 3. On the ballot were races such as the governor’s seat, an open […]

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Crews respond to house fire early Wednesday in East Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews were on the scene of a house fire early Wednesday in East Topeka. The blaze was reported around 6:32 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 700 block of S.E. Chandler. First-responders reported flames and smoke at the house. Several cats were reported to be...

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Veteran Salute: Nearly 20 years later, Kansas veteran continues serving

TOPEKA (KSNT) – After nearly 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, Josh Peters continues to serve his country while also working in law enforcement in northeast Kansas. Peters first joined the Army Reserve in 2006 while attending high school in Holton. He said serving in the military was something he had wanted to do […]

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SLI Festival of Trees starts soon in Topeka, here’s what it includes

A Topeka holiday tradition is coming back later this month at the Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center.

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Hy-Vee hosts 27th annual Veterans Day breakfast in Topeka

Veterans Day celebrations kicked off bright and early Wednesday morning, as veterans and their families were treated to a free breakfast at a local grocery store.

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Veterans honored at Mt. Calvary cemetery in Topeka

Veterans and others attended a Veterans Day ceremony at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in west Topeka Wednesday.

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Kansas GOP legislative leaders accuse governor of misconduct in Walk of Honor selections

TOPEKA — The Republican House speaker and Senate majority leader Friday accused Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly of breaking Kansas law by personally selecting a group of people honored with bronze plaques at the Capitol. Kelly, who completes her second term as governor in January, celebrated Oct. 29 the addition...

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