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Local news for Topeka, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

1 hr ago | KSNT-TV Topeka

City Offers Heat Relief for Third Year

The City of Topeka will be giving away fans this year through its "Project Neighborhood Relief" to those who qualify beginning Sunday morning.

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9 hrs ago | KAKE

Cause of House Fire Blamed on Child's Play

The Topeka Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 700 SE Brookside Drive, shortly after 10:10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008.

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Thu Jul 24, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

TPD: Record It, Report It, Recover It Showing Results

The Topeka Police Department is starting to notice the effects of the Record It, Report It, Recover It initiative that launched in connection with the Safest Capital City Campaign in May.

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Topeka Capital-Journal

Armed robberies may be connected

Police said the gunman who held up a North Topeka convenience store Wednesday night may be the same person wanted in an armed robbery Tuesday night on the city's east side.

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WIBW-TV Topeka

Topeka Police Investigating Thursday Morning Armed Robbery

Topeka police are investigating an early morning armed robbery. It happened at about 3:15a.m. in the 1200 block of SW Polk.

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WIBW-TV Topeka

Topeka Developer's Lawsuit Against the City Could Face Delays

A Topeka developer's lawsuit against the city could face delays. A pretrial hearing was held in the case Wednesday.

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

Topeka's Aerial Fire Trucks Back in Service

The Topeka Fire Department's two primary aerial fire trucks were back in service Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Topeka Metro

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Body found in yard near Billard Airport

Topeka police are trying to determine the circumstances around the discovery of a man's body this morning near Billard Airport south of the Kansas River in East Topeka.

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KSNT-TV Topeka

Topeka Constitution Hall Listed as Historic Place

A building that helped shape Kansas history is now on a register that protects historic places.

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Tue Jul 22, 2008

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Prostitution arrest made at 'Foxy Ladies'

A 59-year-old Topeka woman was arrested in connection with prostitution by Osage County Sheriff's deputies Tuesday while serving a search warrant at a Osage County escort service.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro, Osage County, KS, Carbondale, KS

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Firefighters answer recycling center fire

Topeka firefighters were at the site of an unintentional fire inside Langley Recycling, 503 S.E. Branner, for about two hours Monday night.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Crime Victims' Assistance Unit receives donation

The Topeka Police Department Crime Victims' Assistance Unit has announced it has received a donation from CD Tradepost to better enhance the experience for older child victims, witnesses and children whose ...

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro, Video Games, Nintendo Gamecube

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Speed limit on 29th to change

Motorists on 29th Street soon will be able to travel at a continuous 40 mph, regardless of whether they are in the city limits of Topeka.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro, Shawnee County, KS

Mon Jul 21, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

Topeka Heats Up

With temperatures nudging 100 degrees there is only one place to be for several Topeka residents, the swimming pool.

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The Topeka Capital-Journal

Two arrested after early-morning robbery, battery

Two men were arrested early Sunday morning in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated battery on the city's west side.

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Related Topix: Shawnee County, KS, Topeka Metro

WIBW-TV Topeka

Topeka Mayor Vetoes Elevation Parkway Project

Topeka Mayor Bill Bunten has vetoed a road project that he says the city simply can't afford.

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Sun Jul 20, 2008

KSNT-TV Topeka

Topeka Police Looking For Suspect In Overnight Homicide

Topeka Police are investigating the 8th homicide of the year which occurred at the Whiplash Bar & Grill, 2107 California, early Wednesday morning.

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WIBW-TV Topeka

New Spangles to Open in Topeka

Spangles will be opening a fourth location in Topeka coming this fall. The new location will be located near 29th and Topeka Boulevard.

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Topeka Capital-Journal

Hammer attack recounted

A Topeka couple on Friday showed the scars they suffered Christmas Day 2006 when they were attacked with hammers, robbed and then beaten some more to make sure they were dead.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro, Shawnee County, KS

Sat Jul 19, 2008

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Robbery under investigation

Topeka police are looking for a man who fled a convenience store parking lot after a robbery late Thursday night.

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Topeka, Kansas is located in Shawnee County and is part of the Topeka Metro Area. Zip codes in Topeka, KS include 66634, 66658, and 66638.

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