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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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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“The Donut Boy” to make stop in Shawnee County
Tyler Carach, an 11-year-old boy from Florida known to many as “The Donut Boy,” will soon be making a stop in Shawnee County. Carach made it his mission in 2016 to visit ...
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Proposed legislation would remove proof of citizenship from Kansas election law
The issue of foreign interference in U.S. politics has been hotly debated since the contentious presidential election of 2016. However, amid numerous investigations into Russian meddling, a Kansas representative has introduced legislation ...
Read More »Kansans for Israel Rally to be held at the State Capitol
Kansans who want to show support for Israel will have an opportunity on Tuesday, March 19. The Kansans for Israel Rally will take place at the Kansas State Capitol. Kansans for Israel ...
Read More »“Choose LIFE” Kansas license plates now available
After a 16-year battle, Kansans can finally pre-order the new “Choose LIFE” Kansas license plates. In 2002, the Kansas legislature approved the Choose Life license plate. However, the governor at the time, ...
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Six new schedules some taxpayers will file with the new Form 1040
There are some new schedules and other changes that taxpayers need to be aware of this year. The 2018 Form 1040 replaces prior year Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. The 2018 Form ...
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