Men, I’ll be honest. Winning isn’t everything …. Men, it’s the only thing!” (UCLA Bruins football coach Henry Russell ‘Red’ Sanders) That quote seems to summarize much of our culture’s ethos and ...
Read More »Weber seeks ‘common good’ in Capitol
The state capitol is a beehive buzzing with all kinds of special interests. But the Catholic Church is not one of them, says Gerald C. “Chuck” Weber, Jr., the new executive director ...
Read More »Immigrant children being housed in Topeka facility
Two Kansas lawmakers are asking for more clarity on the legal status of and facilities for unaccompanied children being housed in Kansas after attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. Kansas Senate ...
Read More »What’s the Difference Between Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Doctors?
Doctors are in increasingly short supply these days, so it’s not uncommon for patients to spend more time with physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) than their actual MD. This trend ...
Read More »Topeka Community Health Clinic Adds Pediatrician
GraceMed, Topeka’s new nonprofit community healthcare provider, has announced that Dr. Lance Jepson is now seeing pediatric patients at its two Topeka clinics. Dr. Jepson is Board Certified in general pediatrics. He ...
Read More »Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy Available for Limited Time
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)’s Bureau of Health Promotion is encouraging Kansas residents who want to quit using tobacco products to take advantage of the opportunity to ...
Read More »China hopes for implementation of N. Korea-U.S. summit outcome
BEIJING (June 19, 2018) — Chinese President Xi Jinping told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday he hopes Pyongyang and Washington can fully implement the outcome of last week’s nuclear ...
Read More »Is Life Worth Living? HOPE FOR TODAY by Clint Decker
Clay Center, Kansas – The fall of 1993 was one of the most difficult periods of my life. I was a sophomore at a Christian college, studying for a career in ministry. I ...
Read More »‘Dump the Pump’ program lets you ride Topeka Metro Buses Free June 21
TOPEKA, KAN. – On June 21, 2018, American Public Transportation Association (APTA), and public transportation systems across the country will celebrate the 13th Annual National Dump the Pump Day. Sponsored by APTA, the 2018 National ...
Read More »Today is Juneteenth — a holiday many Americans have never heard of, but need to know about
Many black Americans will commemorate an important day in our nation’s history today – a day that many other Americans have never heard of. It’s called Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865 – ...
Read More »GRACE FOR TODAY – Life Lessons from a Little One
I write today after four weeks of many ups and downs with a sick little one. Four weeks that eventually landed us in the hospital for six long days and many sleepless ...
Read More »Miss Kansas 2018 is passionate about awareness and help for mental illness
2018 Miss Kansas winner Hannah Klaassen used tap-dancing to calm her nerves, and in her pursuit of a dream to become a role model for others. “Absolutely shocked and overwhelmed, and excited ...
Read More »‘America is a Christian Nation’ Billboards Removed; Cited as ‘Hateful’ and ‘Divisive’
First Baptist Church of Dallas was forced to take down two billboards advertising his upcoming sermon, “America is a Christian Nation.” Pastor Robert Jeffress says the day after the billboards went up, the Dallas ...
Read More »He’s a major-league pitcher — and a plumber — whose faith helps keep him focused
It’s not hard to stay humble when you’re unclogging a toilet…..or when you’re throwing gopher balls to Miracle League ballplayers swinging for the fences. At least that’s how Detroit Tigers ace Michael ...
Read More »Ted Nugent Coming to Kansas for Kobach
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has enlisted Ted Nugent’s support for his gubernatorial campaign. Kobach’s campaign has confirmed that the musician will appear at the Lenexa Community Center on June 23 for ...
Read More »The Top 10 Reasons to Exercise Regularly
We all know that exercise is important. However, it does more for your health than many people realize. By exercising regularly you’ll support several areas of your overall wellness that your future ...
Read More »A Reflection of History: Brown V. Board Mural Unveiled at Kansas Capitol
Sixty-four years ago, the United States Supreme Court handed down the decision to end legal segregation in the public school system as part of the Brown v. Board of Education case. A ...
Read More »NOTO Arts Center offers summer classes
The NOTO Arts Center in North Topeka offers an array of classes featuring artists from the NOTO district and the community. Classes range from brief, one session workshops to multi-session classes designed ...
Read More »President Trump signs historic agreement with Kim Jong Un in Singapore
In an iconic photo moment, President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un met and shook hands Tuesday morning in Singapore, just before heading into meetings at the much-heralded summit. It happened shortly ...
Read More »Kim Jong Un arrives in Singapore to cheers — and with his own toilet
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un arrived at Changi Airport in Singapore on Monday for the summit with President Trump and was met with celebrity treatment. He also apparently arrived with his ...
Read More »Pilots to hold logo reveal at Capital Plaza Hotel
THE VOTES ARE IN! After a total of 1,577 votes with a 58%/42% split, the Topeka Pilots (formerly the RoadRunners) will reveal their new logo at an event Thursday, June 14th, in ...
Read More »Justify’s Jockey Praises His ‘Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’ After Winning Triple Crown
Mike Smith, the jockey riding Justify in Saturday night’s Belmont Stakes, could have said anything in his first television interview. Instead of thanking the horse’s owner and the trainer, the very first ...
Read More »Christians Who Hate Trump
They are the Christians who hate Trump. Let’s call it for what it is: hate. It is their hate—strange for professed Christians—that dulls their ability to see the inaccuracy of their comments ...
Read More »6 Questions with Stefen Wisniewski
In his childhood, Stefen Wisniewski experienced the power of Jesus Christ through his family and the passion of sports through football. As a Christ-follower, Wisniewski has developed his relationship with God as ...
Read More »How Enrolled Agents Can Help You
Enrolled Agents (EAs) are federally-licensed tax practitioners who may represent taxpayers before the IRS when it comes to collections, audits and appeals. As authorized by the Department of Treasury’s Circular 230 regulations, ...
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