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Taco John’s announces permanent closure of Manhattan location
There will be no more Taco Tuesdays in Manhattan. Taco John’s, which operated at 214 Leavenworth Street since June 2014, officially closed for good on Monday. The restaurant’s franchise owner Kimberly Jager recently decided to sell the business, an employee told The Mercury. The employee said there are plans for a new restaurant to take over the space, though a timeline has not been determined.
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A Topeka baker’s recipe for turning cake into community
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka baker is proving that success doesn’t always come from a storefront — sometimes, it comes straight from the heart. This is the story of a woman whose love for baking started in her mom’s kitchen and grew into a business built on community, creativity, and kindness. Sara Warnow’s story begins […]
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Student Artwork To Be Featured In Youth Art Month Show
In celebration of Youth Art Month, the Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) is sponsoring a student art show at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library from February 24-March 28. The annual event highlights the creativity and talent of young artists from across the state of Kansas. KAEA invited art...
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Freedom Fest 2026 Schedule is Officially Announced
This year’s Freedom Fest JC celebration in Heritage Park, downtown, Junction City, Kansas is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5. It all starts at 5:15 P.M. with Patriotic Sing, where community kids sing 5 Patriotic songs. Then Freedom Sings will honor veterans through song. At 6:30,...
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Topeka Symphony Principal Cellist Eman Chalshotori and Concertmaster Zsolt Eder perform Gliere and Handel in the Kansas Public Radio Live Performance Studio February 19, 2026
Born in Budapest, Hungary, Zsolt has established himself as an international soloist and chamber musician. Zsolt is in his seventh season as Concertmaster of the Topeka Symphony and is currently professor of violin and viola at Washburn University. He is also a faculty member at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory Academy and performs regularly in the Kansas City Symphony. His new concert series "Zsolt Eder and Friends" launched in 2018. Zsolt's interest in different musical cultures and traditions led him to establish folk music group Ensemble Amarcord in 2014. He has a particular passion for educational outreach, having worked for City Music Cleveland and Harmony Project Kansas City. He now works for the Musical Bridges Program at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, providing free one-on-one lessons for inner-city children. Zsolt enjoys collaborating with Kansas City groups like Ensemble Iberica, the Kansas City Baroque Consortium and Spire Chamber Ensemble. He is a graduate of the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest and the Cleveland Institute of Music.
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Kansas florist selected to co-design major exhibit at 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show
Manhattan, KS / Philadelphia, PA — Internationally recognized orchid authority Arthur Chadwick, owner of Chadwick & Son Orchids and author of the acclaimed book First Ladies and Their Orchids, will present a major feature exhibit at the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, running February 28 through March 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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Outdoor boating, fishing and hunting show opens in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Calling all outdoor enthusiasts – a big event in Topeka this weekend will be showing off all sorts of equipment to get you outfitted for your next wild adventure. The Topeka Sportsman’s Outfitter and Marine Boat, Fishing and Hunting show is now open at the Stormont Vail Events Center. Tyler Fritzsche joined […]
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Museum of Art + Light to feature award-winning artist, live jazz
Soothing jazz will flow through the galleries of the Museum of Art + Light on Friday as art, music and community come together in the heart of Manhattan. Headlining it all will be award-winning American artist Dean Mitchell as he discusses his life and most prominent artwork. Rhythm & Hues:...
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Former Johnny Carino’s restaurant building in west Topeka torn down
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A vacant building that once housed an Italian restaurant in west Topeka was demolished earlier this week. It took crews only about an hour on Wednesday afternoon to demolish the building where Johnny Carino’s Italian restaurant was locate, 13 NEWS learned. The restaurant, which was...
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Old Johnny Carino’s restaurant demolished in west Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A former west Topeka Italian restaurant is no more after a demolition crew took it apart on Wednesday. Workers demolished the restaurant the afternoon of Feb. 18 in west Topeka. Now, only rubble remains where the building used to stand at 6130 SW Sixth Ave. near the old Hollywood Theaters that closed in […]
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Benedict Bar and Grill featured on Tuesday’s ‘A.M. Extra’ livestream
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Find out about an exciting new restaurant in St. Marys by tuning in to “A.M. Extra” on Tuesday morning. Special guests for the show are Miguel Garcia and Bobby Santacroce from Benedict Bar and Grill in St. Marys. Find out the story behind the...
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IHOP cuts the Ribbon to Announce being open 24/7 in Junction City
IHOP in Junction City cut the ribbon today to officially announce they are now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7) at their location at 321 East Ash Street. Mohanad Khmous, the owner, was in attendance to cut the ribbon at the ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday at the restaurant. The ribbon-cutting was hosted by the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce.