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We the People's Veto Day
Every month since February, the political action group 50501 has organized a series of demonstrations in opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. The name 50501 stands for “50 protests,
Victoria Mae “Vickie” Aulani Vaughn
EMPORIA - Victoria Mae “Vickie” Aulani Vaughn, age 81, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Lawrence UPS hub set to close this year
The UPS hub in Lawrence is one of two Kansas sites set to close in a few months, raising concerns and questions about the future for several dozen local employees.
Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal
A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.
Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?
Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?
Bill aims at eminent domain reform
A bill has targeted eminent domain laws in Kansas as a Barton County landowner awaits a decision on a taking affecting construction of Grain Belt Express's electric transmission line. Senate Bill 262,
Kansas senator seeks higher rent for Statehouse reporters who write ‘inaccurate’ stories
Sen. Virgil Peck wants to punish Statehouse reporters for writing "inaccurate" things about lawmakers by raising their rent.
Larry Deval Williams
Larry Deval Williams, 61, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois.
'He’s fired shots at police': Muskogee PD shares chase video of murder suspect
Body camera video shows the chase Muskogee police say a double murder suspect led them on before shooting at them. 2 News’ Naomi Keitt has a look at the video.
Kelly cuts ribbon at new Kansas Health and Environment Laboratories
Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Janet Stanek, state and local leaders, and community members Wednesd
Kansas House endorses plan to elect Supreme Court justices, placing question on August 2026 ballot
Kansas voters will decide next year whether to rewrite the state's constitution to turn the Kansas Supreme Court into an elected position.
Who Tells Our Story
So, who tells our story? The answer is brutally simple: either we do, or others will. Either we proudly teach our children what it means to be Jewish—in all its particularity, with all its complexity—or we surrender that responsibility to others whose interests are not ours.
Weather-related power outages expected in Topeka; KDOT reports west I-70 blizzard closure
Blizzard conditions forced Interstate 70 to close early Wednesday in western Kansas while forecasters warned the Topeka area could see power outages.
Kansas Senate adds to potential makeover of state elections with passage of two more bills
Senate President Ty Masterson celebrated passage Monday of two more bills that would reshape Kansas elections.
Topeka man sentenced to nearly 11 years for reckless murder of Lawrence teen
Family members told a Topeka man who was sentenced to nearly 11 years Tuesday for recklessly murdering their loved one that their lives were forever changed.
Plan to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices scrutinized by critics, including court’s former chief
Changing the way Kansas Supreme Court justices get on the bench is a way of “giving power back to the people,” according to Senate President Ty Masterson.
Trump says he’s ending Secret Service protection for Biden’s adult children
President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Democrat Joe Biden's adult
Kansas GOP activist, Democrat legislator find common ground in opposition to campaign finance bills
A former Kansas Republican Party executive director and a Kansas House Democrat join forces to oppose removal of limits on donations to party committees.
Johnson's 4-point play helps vault Dragons men into D-II Central Region title game
Johnson converted a 4-point play with a shade less than four minutes remaining to help fuel the Dragons to a 70-59 victory against Winona State in the NCAA Division II Central Region men's basketball semifinals before 1,636 fans.
Kansas sees red flag warning issued Monday and winter storm watch for Wednesday
A red flag warning regarding potential extreme fire danger was issued for Monday for northeast, north-central and east-central Kansas.
McFeely: Jennisson, Dragons forced to get physical for region win
With freshman star Carson Johnson and other guards struggling, MSUM turns to 7-footer to overcome Fort Hays State
Jennissen's 20-20 effort helps Dragons rally past Fort Hays at D-II Central Region tournament
Jennissen scored 22 points and grabbed 21 rebounds to help the Dragons rally past Fort Hays State in the NCAA Division II Central Region men's basketball quarterfinals before 1,576 fans. “He’s an absolute animal down there," said Dragons head coach Tim Bergstraser.
Ford Carr Update: Now it’s Appears to be Carr Against the Republican House
Ford Carr, an outspoken member of the Kansas Legislature, has drawn the fury of Kansas Republications. A complaint has been filed against him..
DOGE's cuts of USAID means millions in lost funding for K-State ag research
Kansas State University has been issued stop-work orders on USAID-funded agricultural research at two innovation labs, valued at up to $137 million.
High wind warnings issued for Friday for northeast and east-central Kansas
The National Weather Service early Friday morning issued high wind warnings lasting from noon to 7 p.m. Friday for an area that included Topeka.
Kansas Senate Democrat breaks from party to add tax credit to fetal child support bill
Republican legislation to establish child support payments for pregnancy-related costs — and, in turn, establish “fetal personhood” — revealed tension among legislators as one Democratic senator inserted a bipartisan tax credit provision.
2 of 5 Superior council races contested
Councilors Jack Sweeney in the 4th District, Mike Herrick in the 8th and Lindsey Graskey in the 10th are running unopposed. Voters in the 2nd and 6th districts will choose from two candidates who want to represent them for the next two years.
Victim identified, suspect in custody in connection to Muskogee County shooting
The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in a shooting at a recycling center on March 8.
Topeka trainwreck topic March 18
The Topeka Area Historical Society will explore the numerous derailments and fatal train wrecks on the Wabash Railroad in and around Topeka on Tuesday, March 18.
2 Muskogee Police officers on administrative leave after officer involved shooting
Muskogee Police said two officers have been put on administrative leave after two deadly shootings involving the same suspect led to a high-speed chase and an officer-involved shooting on Saturday.
Men’s basketball: Concordia-St. Paul earns first NCAA tournament bid
Concordia-St. Paul’s men’s basketball team earned its first NCAA Division II tournament bid on Sunday. The fifth-seeded Golden Bears (21-8) will face fourth-seeded Minot State (26-9) in Central Region quarterfinal Saturday in Topeka,
Kansas ‘back to work act’ would force state employees to return to offices
Thousands of state employees who once worked in office buildings in Kansas’ capital and frequented downtown businesses for lunch and happy hour now work from home all or part of the time. They could be called back to the office under proposed legislation.
Accessing local journalism is even easier with The Capital-Journal app
TOPEKA — The free Topeka Capital-Journal app, available in stores via Apple and Google Play, brings you local news more conveniently than ever before. From sports to government to business, including push-alerts for breaking news, our app is your key to fast and accurate local journalism.
Federal cuts cost a coach his job. His team is still dancing in March: ‘We really have nothing to lose’
Adam Strom is leading Haskell University's women's basketball team in the NAIA tourney — despite having lost his paid status weeks earlier.
Manhattan High girls throttle Maize into submission in sub-state opener
A first-round sub-state game was light fare for the Manhattan High girls' compared to the heaping serving that the Indians will see forked up in a 6A sub-state championship later