Washburn Wins First MIAA Men's Cross Country Title
The Ichabods claimed the conference crown with a 51-48 team-scoring win over Pittsburg State in St. Joseph, Mo.
Topeka News
In Topeka, Kansas's state capital, coverage here follows city government, Shawnee County, local school districts, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.
Politics
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Woman in Labor Votes at Topeka Election Office
A Shawnee County voter cast her ballot while in active labor, assisted by a poll worker with emergency medical training.
Automotive
Texas Motorcyclist Injured in Topeka Crash
A 43-year-old man remains hospitalized after a single-vehicle accident at a highway interchange.
Tech
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Do you trust your local government to be open about major development projects?
Topeka Staff Held Unauthorized Data Center Meeting
Two city employees met with a water district over Compass Datacenters without notifying city leadership, Mayor Spencer Duncan said.
Sports
Washburn Tops Point Loma 85-81 to Open Season
The No. 2 Ichabods opened the 2026-27 campaign with a close road-neutral win over No. 11 Point Loma in Lakeland, Florida.
Entertainment
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Do you think your community does enough to support its veterans?
Topeka Honors Veterans With Sunflower Salute Parade
Local bands, JROTC groups and vintage military vehicles marched through Topeka for the annual Veterans Day tribute.
Reporting here tracks city council decisions, the Shawnee County courts and Topeka USD 501, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 and Seaman USD 345 alongside the state government, healthcare and manufacturing employers that define the regional economy. From Westboro and Potwin Place to College Hill, Collins Park and Oakland, neighborhood coverage extends into Jackson County, Jefferson County and Osage County where stories cross the line. The capital's concentration of state government employment ties the local economy and civic calendar to legislative sessions and agency decisions in ways that distinguish Topeka's coverage from other Kansas cities. Infrastructure investment, school district resources and downtown development are the recurring subjects in city and county reporting.
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