Capital Gymnastics & Athletics (formerly CAGE) is in the business of growth – growing the dreams and goals of their athletes, growing awareness about the benefits of gymnastics, and growing healthy habits ...
Read More »Lawrence moves forward with sanctuary city plans
The Lawrence, Kansas, City Commission is discussing a proposal that would make the city a sanctuary city and limit how police cooperate with federal immigration agents. During a meeting Tuesday, the commission ...
Read More »Envista Cares Challenge highlights the Jayhawk Theatre
Envista Credit Union has announced that it will highlight the Jayhawk Theatre through the Envista Cares Challenge during the month of February. All month, Envista will provide the Jayhawk Theatre with a ...
Read More »Kansas Constitutional Amendment on abortion fails, for now
For a decade-plus, Kansas lawmakers worked to create increasingly strict regulations on abortion. Pro-life forces pushed many of the rules, saying they were needed to keep clinics, and the women who use ...
Read More »Chiefs come from behind again to win first Super Bowl in 50 years
After a 50-year wait, long-suffering Chiefs fans finally got their wish: The Kansas City Chiefs are once again Super Bowl Champions. On Sunday, Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, a day when it was ...
Read More »‘Valentine Business Matchmaker’ at C5Alive POWER Luncheon
The C5Alive “Business Matchmaker” Luncheon will be held February 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall. The meeting will feature speed networking to help businesses match up with one ...
Read More »Rally at Capitol will celebrate school choice
A variety of education options will come together to celebrate educational freedom and school choice at a rally at the Kansas Statehouse at noon on Thursday, Jan. 30. The rally is the ...
Read More »Rally and March for Life draw hundreds to Kansas Capitol as constitutional amendment is endorsed
Cold and rainy weather didn’t stop hundreds of pro-life advocates from gathering Wednesday, January 22nd, at the Kansas Statehouse for the March for Life to mark the 47th anniversary of the U.S. ...
Read More »‘Bleeding Kansas’ Series returns to Constitution Hall
Dramatic interpretations and talks about the violent territorial and civil war history of Kansas, 1854-1865, will highlight the 2020 annual Bleeding Kansas series, which begins January 26. The programs are held at ...
Read More »Keith the Critic reviews movies for you!
Are there any movies you missed in the past year? Maybe now is a good time to catch up. Keith the Critic gives his reviews, as only he can, on some recent ...
Read More »Annual Rally and March for Life is Jan. 22 in Topeka
Kansans for Life will hold the annual Rally and March for Life in Topeka on January 22. The day will be full of events including educational workshops for teens and adults, an ...
Read More »A new series to begin at Topeka Performing Arts Center
The Topeka Performing Arts Center has announced Local Live! – a new event showcasing local bands and musicians. The inaugural event will take place Saturday, January 18th at 8pm featuring Topeka’s own ...
Read More »TRM Ministries announces new program for community
A new ongoing campaign has been announced by Barry Feaker and the staff at TRM Ministries. Here is the announcement and details on how the program will work: We are pleased ...
Read More »Topeka Zoo begins Christmas Tree recycling program
The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center is now accepting used live Christmas trees for recycling. It is as easy as dropping the tree off at the same location as last year, on ...
Read More »Book by local author explores the ability to find peace in Christ after series of losses
A great loss or series of losses doesn’t have to define your life. Local author Gregor Southard shares a collection of blogs he wrote between 2012 and 2014 in his new memoir “Emerging ...
Read More »Washburn University School of Law praised by College Gazette
In an article published in October called “10 Incredible Law Schools Outside the Ivy League,” College Gazette praised the Washburn University School of Law, located in Topeka. The article noted that there are ...
Read More »Redbud Park dedicated in NOTO Arts District
The NOTO Arts District recently dedicated the newly constructed Redbud Park, located at the southeast corner of N. Kansas Avenue and N.E. Gordon Street. Thomas Underwood, NOTO executive director and project manager, ...
Read More »Celebrate Christmas in Auburn Saturday Dec. 14
Christmas will be celebrated early in Auburn on Saturday, December 14, beginning with the annual Christmas Cookie Sale at the Auburn Community Library. From 9 a.m. to noon, you can purchase a ...
Read More »Blue Christmas Services to be held for those experiencing loss
It may be a “Blue Christmas” for many of those who have experienced loss in their lives or who are needing support during the holidays. Blue Christmas, a service of hope and ...
Read More »Happy Birthday, Kansas! Student Photo Contest now accepting entries
First grader Addison Maxwell of Larned photographed his family’s wheat harvest last year, showing vivid blue skies and golden grains. He received first place in his category in the Happy Birthday, Kansas! ...
Read More »City Christmas Tree delivered to Downtown Topeka; lit to start parade
Downtown Topeka Inc., Evergy Inc. came together in late November to deliver a Christmas tree for the Downtown Topeka holiday season. Dale and Julie Hrenchir and their daughters Adrianna and Kayla donated ...
Read More »C5Alive Christmas Luncheon to celebrate with music, games
The December C5 Christmas Luncheon will be held December 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall. Christmas music, games and fun will be the order of the day, with ...
Read More »“A Big Band Christmas” comes to Jayhawk Theatre
Topeka Swing Dance and the Jayhawk Theatre have partnered to bring “A Big Band Christmas” to the Jayhawk Theatre auditorium on Saturday, December 7, beginning at 7pm. With both concert seating and ...
Read More »Annual Red Kettle Campaign begins
The season of giving is has arrived, and the familiar sound of bell ringing has announced the beginning of The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army kicked off this ...
Read More »What is the ‘mission’ in Rescue Mission? How do we care for our less fortunate neighbors?
If you live in, or anywhere near, Topeka you have probably heard about the financial struggles of the Topeka Rescue Mission over the last few months. TRM announced Aug. 5 it might ...
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