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Journalist for USA Today/Topeka Capital-Journal
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Kansas 50501 is organizing a "Not My President" protest at the Statehouse on Feb. 16, to voice anger and frustration with the current president. www.cjonline.com/story/news/s...
What Kansas 50501 has planned for Feb. 16 'Not My President' protest
Kansas 50501 is organizing a "Not My President" protest at the Statehouse on Feb. 16, to voice anger and frustration with the current president.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Rep. Abi Boatman, a Kansas transgender legislator, shares her journey of military service, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and work at the Statehouse. www.cjonline.com/story/news/s...
Trans legislator in Kansas talks about decision that changed her life
Rep. Abi Boatman, a Kansas transgender legislator, shares her journey of military service, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and work at the Statehouse.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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A 16-year-old was arrested after Topeka police and the FBI investigated online threats made against Eisenhower Middle School. Here's what we know. www.cjonline.com/story/news/c...
Teen arrested after threats made to Topeka's Eisenhower Middle School
A 16-year-old was arrested after Topeka police and the FBI investigated online threats made against Eisenhower Middle School. Here's what we know.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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The Topeka Police Department and FBI are investigating online social media threats made against Eisenhower Middle School. Here's what we know. www.cjonline.com/story/news/c...
Topeka police, FBI investigate threat against Eisenhower Middle School
The Topeka Police Department and FBI are investigating online social media threats made against Eisenhower Middle School. Here's what we know.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Hope Street Academy teacher Thomas Fulbright received a $5,000 grant to help students engage with Declaration of Independence and local civic history.
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Topeka teacher wins $5,000 grant to bring civics to life for students
Hope Street Academy teacher Thomas Fulbright received a $5,000 grant to help students engage with Declaration of Independence and local civic history.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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Topeka teen Sophia Johnson, 13, started violin at age 4 and almost quit. Now, she's a champion fiddler and plays with a high school orchestra. www.cjonline.com/story/news/l...
Topeka teen almost quit the violin. Now she's a champion fiddler
Topeka teen Sophia Johnson, 13, started violin at age 4 and almost quit. Now, she's a champion fiddler and plays with a high school orchestra.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted operations in the Manhattan, Kansas, area without informing local police. Here's what we know.
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What Kansas governor said after learning ICE is operating in Manhattan
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted operations in the Manhattan, Kansas, area without informing local police. Here's what we know.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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The Topeka Police Department showed two officer-involved shooting footages. Here's what to know. www.cjonline.com/story/news/l...
Reactions to Topeka police videos of officer-involved fatal shootings
The Topeka Police Department showed two officer-involved shooting footages. Here's what to know.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Topeka police chief Chris Vallejo announced the new body camera policies. Here's what to know.
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What to know about new body camera policies for Topeka police
Topeka police chief Chris Vallejo announced the new body camera policies. Here's what to know.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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The Villages Inc. gives a sneak peak of its new maternity shelter. Here's what to know.
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The Villages opens homeless shelter for pregnant women in Topeka
The Villages Inc. gives a sneak peak of its new maternity shelter. Here's what to know.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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As Kansas GOP pushes a bathroom ban bill, transgender legislator Abi Boatman condemns the issue.

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Transgender Kansas leader speaks out against bathroom ban
As Kansas GOP pushes a bathroom ban bill, transgender legislator Abi Boatman condemns the issue.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Kansas is forecasted to get a severe cold front beginning Jan. 23. Here's how you can stay warm and prepare. www.cjonline.com/story/news/l...
How Kansans can prepare for incoming bone-chilling temperatures
Kansas is forecasted to get a severe cold front beginning Jan. 23. Here's how you can stay warm and prepare.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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In Gov. Laura Kelly's State of the State speech, she recognized five Topeka Public Schools teachers and superintendent Tiffany Anderson. www.cjonline.com/story/news/e...
Why these Topeka educators got a shoutout during State of the State
In Gov. Laura Kelly's State of the State speech, she recognized five Topeka Public Schools teachers and superintendent Tiffany Anderson.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Topeka West High School and Washburn University School of Law alum becomes the newest Kansas Supreme Court chief justice. www.cjonline.com/story/news/s...
Topekan Eric Rosen talks 'hurdles to clear and barriers to brave'
Topeka West High School and Washburn Univeristy School of Law alum becomes the newest Kansas Supreme Court chief justice.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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Topeka had its first shooting of the new year and community advocates take action to condemn the violence. www.cjonline.com/story/news/l...
Topekans condemn the city's first shooting of the new year
Topeka had its first shooting of the new year and community advocates take action to condemn the violence.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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About 14% of people in Shawnee County accessed SNAP benefits according to the latest data. They're due to be paused on Nov. 1. www.cjonline.com/story/news/l...
What to know in Topeka with SNAP benefits to be paused Nov. 1
About 14% of people in Shawnee County accessed SNAP benefits according to the latest data. They're due to be paused on Nov. 1.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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The U.S. Department of Education is investigating trans policies at Topeka USD 501, Kansas City USD 500, Olathe USD 233 and Shawnee Mission USD 512.
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Trump administration investigating Topeka schools at Kris Kobach's request
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating trans policies at Topeka USD 501, Kansas City USD 500, Olathe USD 233 and Shawnee Mission USD 512.
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August 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Topeka says it is working to find a replacement after the city attorney turned in her resignation.
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Topeka city attorney Amanda Stanley resigns amid calls for her to step down
Topeka says it is working to find a replacement after city attorney turned in resignation.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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The Trump administration said the US Department of Education will no longer freeze $5 billion in funding. Will Kansas get its $45 million back? www.cjonline.com/story/news/e...
US Department of Education unfreezes $5B in funds. How much will Kansas get back?
The Trump administration said the US Department of Education will no longer freeze $5 billion in funding. Will Kansas get its $45 million back?
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July 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Two-year-old Zabe Mendez was taken in Topeka and an Amber Alert was released. He was found safe in Illinois.

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Boy, 2, abducted in Topeka found safe in Illinois. Two bodies found in home.
Two-year-old Zabe Mendez was taken in Topeka and an Amber Alert was released. He was found safe in Illinois.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Zabe Mendez, 2 years old, was forcibly taken July 22 from his mother in Topeka. Here's what we know.

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Zabe Mendez, 2, forcibly taken from mother in Topeka: Amber Alert
Zabe Mendez, 2 years old, was forcibly taken July 22 from his mother in Topeka. Here's what we know.
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July 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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The Capital-Journal interviewed Topeka mayoral candidate Henry McClure about his controversial X posts. Here's what he had to say.
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'Having white privilege is a joke': Topeka mayoral candidate defends extreme views
The Capital-Journal interviewed Topeka mayoral candidate Henry McClure about his controversial X posts. Here's what he had to say.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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U.S. News & World Report ranked Midwest universities. Here's how Kansas schools faired.

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U.S. News & World Report ranked four Kansas Universities in the Midwest top 100
U.S. News & World Report ranked Midwest universities. Here's how Kansas schools faired.
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July 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Topeka Police Department has spent $109,742 on drones and a new robot dog. Here's what they are used for.

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This robotic canine is delighting Topeka youths and helping keep officers safe
Topeka Police Department has spent $109,742 on drones and a new robot dog. Here's what they are used for.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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The U.S. Department of Education is withholding billions for schools across the country. Here's how Kansas is being affected.

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U.S. Department of Education withholding $45 million in funding for Kansas
The U.S. Department of Education is withholding billions for schools across the country. Here's how Kansas is being affected.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM