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Stormont Vail Health moves into new headquarters in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Stormont Vail Health is moving closer to changing over to its new headquarters. Earlier this year, the health system purchased Capitol Tower from Hill’s Pet Nutrition. The hospital is now saying it will consolidate into the seven-story building in Topeka’s downtown area. The move is expected to bring in around 400 employees […]
Kansas campaign finance reports show how much cash candidates before Election Day
With Election Day approaching, political candidates have filed new campaign finance reports with the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission. Candidates who receive or spend more than $1,000 must file a report. If they spend or receive less than that, they must file an affidavit instead. The new reports cover Jan. 1 to July 25 and...
Topeka man arrested after motorcycle crash in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was arrested after a motorcycle crash in southwest Topeka, Kan. According to the Topeka Police Department, around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, officers responded to an unknown problem in the area of SW 21st St. and Potomac Dr. Topeka Police Department officials...
The journey from teaching art to children to promoting the NOTO Arts District
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Our July 2024 honoree went from helping young kids appreciate art as an early child care provider, to promoting an arts and entertainment district as NOTO’s Program and Communications Coordinator. Staci Ogle grew up in south Topeka and has lived in the Capital City her entire life. Before graduating from Washburn Rural […]
Family & frustration - a Kansas Congressman decides against re-election run
Eastern Kansas Congressman Jake LaTurner says several factors weighed in his decision not to run for re-election. Though LaTurner, a Republican, says one factor weighed more in the decision than others. “I have four young kids at home. They are 13, 12, nine, and seven. This is a job that...
Kansas Food Bank ‘Filling the Gap’ meals begin this week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Food Bank began “filling the gap” this week, providing meals to students between the end of summer food programs and the beginning of school. There’s about a two-week lull during that period, and some Kansas kids who rely on those meals would...
Topeka Zoo set to host annual Brew at the Zoo event
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo’s ‘Brew at the Zoo’ is returning for another year. Patrons can try over 100 beer samples from local and national breweries while they walk around the zoo. There will be live performances from Late in the Evening and other local artists. Additionally, various food truck vendors will be setting […]
Police find puppy taken in Kansas car theft
SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a car theft with a dog in the vehicle have located the car and also the puppy. The dog was located late Tuesday, according to police, and is safe. Just after 5:30a.m. Tuesday, a black Volkswagon Passat with Kansas tag number 0806ABC, was reportedly...
Topeka budget for 2025 shows increases due to inflation, wage increases
TOPEKA (KSNT) – City leadership is releasing the budget proposal for next year on Tuesday. City of Topeka spokesman Daniel Garrett issued a press release on July 30 regarding the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025. The plan comes courtesy of the city’s Department of Administrative and Financial Services. In total, the city budget […]
Topeka Police Department members to see 17% raises next year, and more to follow
Action from the Topeka City Council will increase salaries in the Topeka Police Department by 17% next year and 5% in each of the two following years. Council members on Tuesday debated the the amount of the increase but appeared swayed by data from the interim police chief showing Topeka has fallen behind its peers in beginning salaries. ...
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