Across Topeka, coverage here takes in cultural trends, family dynamics, shifts in housing, personal habits and daily choices. It tracks how these factors define life throughout the city.
A live bobcat lodged in the front of a Topeka driver's car after a morning collision on Highway 24 was freed by wildlife and animal control responders.
Live Poll
Do you take extra care for wildlife on roads during early-morning drives?
Live Poll
Do you support local government spending to upgrade amenities at public parks in your area?
Shawnee County added four new solar-powered lights to extend operating hours for the Topeka skate park.
Live Poll
Do you believe local food pantries are effectively addressing food insecurity in your community?
The Southside Filling Station provides essential food and supplies to hundreds of families in Topeka's Hi-Crest area.
A federal judge set a three-day bench trial for July 27, 2027, in Topeka over the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's claim for underpaid support costs.
The Helping Hands Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for pets aged five months and older through October 31, 2026.
The Kansas Consumer Advisory Council for Adult Mental Health recognized six individuals and groups for their advocacy work.
Day to day, that means community traditions, evolving social habits, residential changes and the everyday routines that define the city. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Trends in household spending and generational shifts in how people use their time often surface in these stories. Economic pressure and housing supply are the primary factors shaping how residents experience their daily lives.
