The Capital City Barbershop Chorus will present its annual show, “Places In Our Heart” along with featured quartets Lemon Squeezy, the 2016 BHS International Silver Medalists, and Harmonium, the 2016 CSD champions ...
Read More »MO Attorney General Schmitt, FBI prioritize child trafficking
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says human trafficking is an epidemic. He made the statement at a press conference Monday on Kansas City. Now, the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task ...
Read More »“Kids Ride Free!” all summer on Topeka city busses
Topeka kids can now look forward to a break from school, with summer right around the corner, as well as a free transportation around Topeka on city busses. Since the summer of ...
Read More »Registration ongoing for 2019 Sunflower State Games
Registration is ongoing for the 30th Anniversary of The Sunflower State Games, Kansas’ own Olympic style sports festival. The 2019 Sunflower State Games will take place July 12-28 in Topeka and will ...
Read More »Luncheon to feature business building tips
All business owners want to get the most out of their businesses. At the May C5 Power Luncheon, Carl Fowler and Marshall Madil will demonstrate what can be accomplished with just a ...
Read More »A critique of the Kansas Supreme Court decision finding a “right” to abortion in state Constitution
The verdict the Kansas Supreme Court was going to render was as tardy as it was predictable. (The decision was held for two years, until after the Kansas governorship election.) On a 6-1 ...
Read More »Area National Day of Prayer locations announced
National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 2, and area locations have been announced. Across the nation this solemn event will be attended by hundreds of thousands of Christians. The ...
Read More »National Day of Prayer calls Americans to ‘Love One Another’
A praying church has always been the hope of America. On Thursday, May 2, thousands of prayer gatherings attended by hundreds of thousands of Christians will adorn the landscape of America on ...
Read More »Washburn football player shot hours after being drafted by NFL Giants; roommate killed
Just hours after being selected by the Giants with the No. 180 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, Corey Ballentine, 23, was involved in an altercation, where he was shot. Ballentine’s ...
Read More »KS Supreme Court rules state constitution guarantees abortion
The pro-life movement took a hit this week in Kansas as the Kansas Supreme Court ruled there is a right to abortion in the state constitution. The root of the decision involves ...
Read More »City of Topeka announces emergency month-long closure of 21st Street Bridge over I-470
Beginning on Monday, April 29, the 21st Street bridge over I-470 will be fully closed to vehicular traffic and open only to pedestrians and bike on the north sidewalk. There will be ...
Read More »Kansans cut shopping equal to vetoed tax windfall
Governor Kelly vetoed the tax windfall bill, raising Kansans’ income taxes to the tune of $50 million. Near the same time, the latest state tax report shows Kansans decreasing shopping by $40 ...
Read More »YFC Golf Classic is a Tournament of Champions for teens
Topeka Youth for Christ’s 2019 Annual Golf Classic will be held on Friday, May 10th at the Lake Shawnee Golf Course. The four-person, 18-hole scramble begins with a shotgun start at 12:30 ...
Read More »Free screening of “Being Mortal” to be shown at the Jayhawk Theatre April 16
On Tuesday, April 16, Midland Care will present the film, “Being Mortal,” at the Jayhawk Theatre. April 16 is National Health Care Decisions Day. Midland Care has partnered with local organizations, including ...
Read More »Easter Fest highlights April celebrations in Topeka
April is all about Easter this year. With the annual celebration falling a little later in the spring this year, many are counting on nicer weather for their egg hunts, sunrise services ...
Read More »NOTO director to speak at C5 luncheon
The public is invited to attend the April C5Alive “POWER” Luncheon, when Thomas Underwood, Executive Director of NOTO Arts District, will be the featured speaker. He will have an update of plans ...
Read More »Voting for new Topeka flag ends soon
Topeka will soon have a new flag. Voting is going on now to choose between designs submitted by community members. Last October, the public voted on four designs, and gave feedback on ...
Read More »Capper Foundation returns to original corporate name
The Capper Foundation was founded in 1920 by Arthur Capper and continues building abilities and expanding quality programs, services, support, advocacy and opportunities for people of all ages with a range of ...
Read More »Prayer breakfast speaker advises on how to leave an intentional legacy
This year’s featured speaker at the Kansas Prayer Breakfast, on Wednesday, March 20th, was David McAlvany, and he focused on legacy. McAlvany is CEO of the McAlvany Financial Companies, International Collectors Associates, ...
Read More »Local ministries to host Empowered to Connect Conference
The Empowered to Connect Conference, presented in a simulcast by Show Hope, will take place on April 5th and 6th and features two days of practical teaching in a safe and supportive ...
Read More »Local voting will award a local Topeka restaurant with a $25,000 marketing package in Top Local Choice contest
Does your favorite restaurant need a little TLC? You can nominate your favorite locally-owned Topeka restaurant to receive a huge marketing package for free. It’s part of an initiative, called Top Local ...
Read More »Topeka man helping people see Pilots games through the eyes of players
A Topeka man has come up with new technology that offers a new way to watch hockey. Austin Wright started his company Experience FPV in January, and it offers a new experience. ...
Read More »Boys and Girls Club honors two Kansas Youths of the Year
The Boys and Girls Club of Topeka recognized two of its top teens in the state Wednesday night. The Club held their annual Youth of the Year banquet at the Ramada Convention Center in Topeka. Students ...
Read More »19-year old man booked into jail in connection with Sam’s Club fire; video
Topeka police took a man into custody after he caused a fire at the Topeka’s Sam’s Club Monday evening. Police Department spokeswoman Gretchen Koenen says 19-year old Jacob Orlando Eugene Bosch was ...
Read More »What is Home Care about? Company shares their philosophy
This past Summer, Phoenix Home Care and Hospice cut the ribbon on its new Topeka location at 2945 SW Wanamaker Drive. Phoenix also has locations in Wichita and Lebanon, Kansas, as well ...
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