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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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“It spreads like a disease:” Nurse explains violence as public health issue
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Annie Buckland, RN spent years working in an emergency room. The experience has shaped how she views violence through a public health lens. It’s also why Buckland says she moved her nursing skills from treating injuries to preventing them. “I was tired of seeing people...
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Washburn secures first Turnpike Tussle victory since 2019
EMPORIA (KSNT) — A long awaited victory for the Ichabods. Washburn (7-2-1, 6-2 MIAA) defeated Emporia State (8-2, 6-2 MIAA) for their first Turnpike Tussle win since 2019, 20-19. The Hornets would win the toss and elect to defer to the second half. The scoring would start after a Emporia State would record a safety. […]
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The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center’s ‘Play Free’ program lets kids bond with incarcerated moms
Approximately 1 in 28 children in America have a parent who is incarcerated. Since 2018, the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in Topeka has been providing some children and incarcerated mothers a chance to reconnect and bond at the children’s museum. “These are children who are serving a sentence...
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Group gathers for pollinator planting event in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Community partners and students worked together Friday to boost local biodiversity during a pollinator event in southwest Topeka. Staff with the City of Topeka and All Things Great n’ Small alongside students from Topeka Collegiate School teamed up on Nov. 7 for a pollinator planting event at 3450 SW Belle Ave. Students […]
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Maize advances past Washburn Rural in regional round 39-11
MAIZE, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - The Maize Eagles extended their winning streak to six Friday night with a regional round win over Washburn Rural 39-11. The Eagles posted a 21-point third quarter to blow the game open. The Eagles moved to 9-1 with the win. Maize will now host...
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Topeka author helps people be more in tune with their retirement plans
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local financial advisor debuted her financial help book, “The Trust Process”, on Friday which delves into the importance of knowing your retirement plans. Megan Jones and her husband Chris Jones are both financial advisors in Topeka. Together they founded Jones Advisory Group in 2008. Their goal is to educate people on their […]
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Brewster Place brings early holiday cheer with Annual Holiday Bazaar
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Local community members were invited to grab a box and shop around on Nov. 6 at Brewster Place during its Annual Holiday Bazaar. Baked goods, crafts, fine art, and more were offered at the event, all handmade by Brewster residents and their friends. Creative Arts Coordinator...
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Topeka Public School students learn about preserving Indigenous heritage
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Public Schools students got a chance to learn more about the efforts made to preserve Indigenous heritage. Tara Mitchell, Deputy tribal historic preservation officer with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, visited the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC) on Friday to share tribal history and traditions with students and raise awareness.