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Possible Tinker Air Force base layoffs lead to fear, concern

Tinker Air Force Base is one of the largest employers in Oklahoma, with more than 26,000 military and civilian employees. Though it hasn't happened yet, hundreds of civilian employees could be in line to lose their jobs at Tinker Air Force Base sometime this month.

DOGE cancels Topeka lease for empty USDA office that was 'a huge waste of money'

After DOGE canceled a lease for USDA's Risk Management Agency regional office in Topeka, the building owner called it an example of government waste.

Topeka man arrested after person hospitalized in shooting

Police say a local man was arrested Saturday following an early morning shooting southwest of Topeka. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press release that

Emporia claims split against Topeka

The Emporia Spartans earned a split against visiting Topeka High School in Friday’s Dean Smith game in Emporia.

Emporia High boys win Dean Smith Trophy with rout over Topeka High; Lady Spartans fall to Lady Trojans

Emporia High snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 64-35 victory over the Trojans, winning the Dean Smith Trophy. Topeka High won the girls game, 45-14.

Man arrested following alleged stabbing in Topeka

The Topeka Police Department arrested a man in connection to an alleged stabbing that happened Thursday evening. At 3 p.m. on Feb. 20, police were called to the 3400 Block of

House approves compromise bill to restrain fees for Kansas open record requests

Kansas House adopts compromise bill designed to restrain the cost of public access to government records under the Kansas Open Records Act.

Topeka warming centers to close Friday; TRM updates effort

The Extreme Weather Task Force reopened warming centers, which are now set to close at 11 a.m. Friday. Topeka Rescue Mission CEO LaManda Cunningham and deputy director of supportive services Miriam Krehbiel provided an update on Eye on NE Kansas.

MSU Denver’s new Affordable Housing Institute professionalizes an industry to beef up workforce

The program is intended to equip students with practical skills in affordable housing finance, property management and resident services.

Warmth on the horizon after snow blankets Lawrence again

Springtime may come after all. Following Lawrence's third significant snow of the winter, warmer weather is finally in the forecast.

Kansas basketball, embarrassed, suffers sleep-walks through loss on the road against BYU

This loss will stick with Kansas basketball for some time. The Jayhawks were routed by BYU in Big 12 Conference play and still search for answers.

Firefighters respond to blaze early Wednesday in central Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews responded to a house fire early Wednesday in central Topeka. The blaze was reported around 5:49 a.m. Wednesday at a one-story residence in the 1000 block of S.W. Boswell Avenue. Initial reports indicated light smoke was coming from the attic of the house. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Topeka athletes to watch, schedule for KSHSAA state swimming, diving finals

The KSHSAA swimming and diving state championship begins Thursday. Here's everything you need to know for the three-day event and the best hopes for top finishes from Topeka-area athletes.

These 32 Topeka locations passed food safety inspections last month

Kansas food safety and lodging inspectors visited 41 service establishments in the Topeka area last month, and 32 were in compliance with state law.