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FOOD & DRINK
Best Topeka Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in KS
We highlight three exceptional establishments. These featured restaurants are prime examples of the best Topeka Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants, each providing a memorable culinary adventure. They are known for their quality and charm: The Wheel Barrel, The Burger Stand, and The Pennant. Topeka, KS, boasts a vibrant and diverse food scene, with numerous hidden gems offering unique and authentic dining experiences. They truly are one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Topeka.
West Ridge Mall restaurant pauses service
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local eatery Ta Co. is closing up shop for the time being at Topeka’s West Ridge Mall Monday as it shifts focus to another location in the city. Fans of Ta Co. will no longer be able to get food from the restaurant at West Ridge Mall’s food court as of July […]
Iconic restaurant family gives Fiesta Topeka a special treat
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The nicer temperatures brought out an even bigger crowd for day two of 91st Fiesta Topeka, but the weather wasn’t the only reason for the good turnout. So we decided let’s just bring one of our specials back and everyone was like suicide, suicide! We were like okay we’re gonna do suicides and the Rosa queso. One day, one night of Fiesta that it’s for the week,” says Fiesta Food Chair, Gina Barron-Jaramillo.
Topeka ER & Hospital to give away Jelly Roll tickets, more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka ER & Hospital will be giving people free admission to the Topeka Zoo this weekend along with a special giveaway of two pairs of tickets to the Jelly Roll and Warren Zeiders Concert for its fourth anniversary. Topeka ER & Hospital will be holding the anniversary event at the Topeka […]
Topeka pool closes suddenly amid heat wave
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials announced the sudden closure of a Topeka pool during a spike in summer heat over the weekend. 27 News reached out to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) to learn more about the situation at the Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center located in Gage Park. SCP+R posted to social media on […]
Topeka animal shelter at full capacity, woman fosters dog to make room
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Mackenzie Norton is fostering a pit bull named Jezebel while the dog undergoes treatment for heartworms. Norton has two dogs of her own and says it’s her first time fostering an animal. She says it’s been a rewarding experience. “It’s very enriching,” Norton said. “I love it. Jezebel has been very calm, […]
Topeka author makes NYT ‘The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century’
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka native, known locally for writing the Midwest family drama “The Topeka School”, made the New York Times ‘Best Books of the 21st Century’ list. Ben Lerner took the 62nd spot on the list with his sequel to “The Topeka School”, “10:04”, which was described by the Harvard Review Online as […]
From bucking to barrel racing, North Topeka Saddle Club welcomes horse lovers
It’s been a decade since Natalie McCrary got on a horse to race, but July 9 was the right time to get back on the saddle. “Horse riding has been in my blood for as long as I can remember,” she said. “I’ve always had a horse.”
The Barefoot Dutchman makes his way through Kansas on 3,200 mile journey
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Keep your eyes open while driving on the highway for the next couple of weeks, the Barefoot Dutchman might just be walking right next to you! Anton Nootenboom, Dutch veteran and world record holder, began his journey to beat the Guinness World Record of the longest walk barefooted on Feb. 17. His […]
Topeka Cat Café opening date set, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A unique new local business is set to open its doors to the public in Topeka later this month with plenty of kittens and cats for you to hang out with. April Liang and Toni Fowler have been working hard to get their new business, the Topeka Cat Café, up and running. […]
Topeka Social invites locals to grand opening party
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A freshly renovated event space in Topeka’s downtown area is gearing up for a grand opening party next month to show off what is has to offer locals. Topeka Social, located east of the downtown area next to the Topeka Vendor’s Market, is rolling out the welcome mat to the local market […]
'Jingle Dress' Dancer shares history of Ojibwe tribe at TSCPL
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A special guest shared some of the stories and tradition of her culture in a fun way at Topeka’s library. The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library welcomed Victoria Lafean of the Ojibwe Turtle Clan. Lafean performed the ‘Jingle Dress Dance’ the Ojibwe use to...
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