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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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5 Best Restaurants in Topeka, Kansas You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them
Topeka, Kansas — a city where the prairie wind carries stories across the river, where murals bloom on brick walls and the golden dome of the Capitol glimmers above neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope. Here, the streets are lined with Victorian homes and mid-century storefronts, each block humming with the laughter of families, the wisdom of old-timers, and the dreams of newcomers drawn by the promise of possibility.
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Booty's Bar Takes Over Former McCool's Spot in Aggieville
A new bar has opened in Aggieville. Booty's Bar opened last month at 710 N. Manhattan Ave., taking over the space previously occupied by McCool's Bar and Kitchen, and celebrated its grand opening on October 31. The bar occupies the same storefront where McCool's Bar and Kitchen once served Aggieville...
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Amigos Locos Opens in Topeka With Ribeye Tacos and a Local Menu
Amigos Locos and Cantina opened earlier in October at 4745 NW Hunters Ridge Circle in Topeka, bringing a five-taco “top-shelf” lineup that includes gaonera ribeye, al pastor, quesabirria, shrimp and arrachera, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported. The ribeye taco pairs the meat with grilled Oaxaca cheese on corn tortillas and a grilled poblano, according to the newspaper.
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Amigos Locos brings fresh ‘Midwest Mexican’ dining
Michelle Rodriguez got her golden ticket and fulfilled her dream of starting a Mexican restaurant. Huston Hospitality owner Scott Huston brought her into the fold and let her work to bring a new dining experience to her hometown. "A golden ticket like Willy Wonka," Rodriguez said. "It was really surreal, just like seeing it and like seeing people eating the food and like seeing my logo on that really big wall. It was really surreal." Earlier in October, Amigos Locos , located at 4745 NW Hunters Ridge Circle , launched. Rodriguez said working with Huston on the project was amazing. "Creating a Mexican bar and grill has always been my dream," Rodriguez said. "I grew up here in Topeka. So, I just knew that there was a love for Midwest Mexican food; if that's a thing." Amigos Locos brings a Midwest Mexican menu As opposed to Tex-Mex, Rodriguez said the menu at Amigos Locos offers a more Midwestern style to the Americanized Mexican cuisine. "I think Midwest Mexican food is exactly what Tex-Mex is with — I think I would say — a lot more homegrown ingredients," Rodriguez said, "We lean into more — what are they (called) — board
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After 24 years, Topeka French restaurant closing its doors
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A beloved French restaurant in the capital city is saying goodbye to its customers and the public. Chez Yasu announced the closure on its Facebook page, saying it will remain open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but Saturday, Nov. 7, will be its final day of service.
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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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'Chef's Kiss' reopens as a new Topeka catering business
A recently closed Topeka restaurant is rebranding and opening as a catering and events business. Chef’s Kiss Ristorante closed Aug. 30 after only a year in business. The restaurant opened August 2025, serving Italian cuisine, wine and cocktails. The building at 1618 SW Washburn Ave. is now for lease. Head chef Kelli Page said personal health issues prompted her to step away from running a full-time restaurant. Page will reopen next month as a catering and events business operating out of The Woodshed Event Center at 1901 N. Kansas Ave. “Chef’s Kiss (Ristorante) was very demanding of my time,” said Page. “There were times I couldn’t be on my feet, and the restaurant really struggled.” She said running a restaurant required her to work six days a week, which impacted her health. “I had to be there," Page said, "and I neglected my health to the point that I was admitted to the hospital.” Page was searching for a commercial kitchen to fulfill catering orders placed before the restaurant closed when another opportunity presented itself. “It started out as me looking for a ghost kitchen I could do some catering out of," she said. "The Woodshed said that with all