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Topeka, Kansas is located in Shawnee County. Zip codes in Topeka, KS include 66647, 66604, and 66620. The median home price in Topeka is $115,000. More Topeka information.

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29 min ago | The Capital-Journal

Silver Lake woman killed Sunday in rollover crash on I-70

A 22-year-old Silver Lake woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident late Sunday on Interstate 70 in Wabaunsee County.

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4 hrs ago | WIBW-TV Topeka

Berryton Girl Dies Following Friday UTV Accident

A 12-year-old girl has died following a UTV accident Friday, the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

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5 hrs ago | The Capital-Journal

Police release ID of man, 21, wounded in recent shooting

Topeka police on Monday released the name of the victim of a shooting late Wednesday, and detectives continued to probe the crime as no arrests had been made.

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9 hrs ago | WIBW-TV Topeka

Topeka Man Pleads Guilty In Armed Robbery

Release: TOPEKA, KAN. - A Topeka man has pleaded guilty to taking part in an armed robbery at a Little Caesars Pizza restaurant, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.

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12 hrs ago | KSFO AM 560

Five-year-old girl raises hundreds of dollars for peace by selling pink lemonade outside Westboro Ba

A little girl decided to fight the hatred being spread by the Westboro Baptist Church by setting up a lemonade stand across the street and raising money to promote peace instead.

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16 hrs ago | WIBW-TV Topeka

Kansas Death Penalty Foe To Bike Ride For Repeal

Bill Lucero will attempt to make the ride Tuesday around Topeka and Shawnee County.

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18 hrs ago | The Capital-Journal

Needing a home

Brooks is a laid-back and friendly guy. He can be quite playful, enjoying batting toys around or wrestling with a pal, but often he can be seen just lounging.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Capital-Journal

Free 7-part marriage workshop offered

Couples wanting to strengthen their marriages may find help through a free program being launched by Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas through a grant from the federal government.

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The Capital-Journal

Impact of Menninger's work in Topeka widespread

The Menninger name resonates with Kansans, creating a ripple of impressions that have spread through the state, and ultimately the nation, since the family opened a Topeka clinic in 1925.

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The Capital-Journal

As temps increase, so does number of hit-and-run incidents

One year ago, Daniel "Bear" Pickering was riding his motorized scooter in the Oakland neighborhood when the driver of a minivan struck him, knocking the teen out of his shoes and causing his helmet to fly off.

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The Capital-Journal

Weather doesn't deter Wheatstock's musical harvest

A tent introduced at Wheatstock VIII proved handy Saturday at Wheatstock IX by blocking the sun when it broke through the clouds and keeping things dry when those clouds produced rain.

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The Capital-Journal

Arts council head: After 2 years, return of grants near

Kimberly Scaler, the new administrator of the Junction City Arts Council, is attempting to keep the organization going after an extended period without state funding.

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WIBW-TV Topeka

The Westridge Mall Celebrates A Quarter Century And Is Still Going Strong

West Ridge Mall first welcomed shoppers twenty-five years ago and Chick Fil-A has been there since the beginning.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

The Capital-Journal

Businesses without employees increase in Shawnee County

Carol Roberts operates Integrity Transcription from an office in her Topeka home.

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WIBW-TV Topeka

Professional Truck Driving Attracts Spectators In Topeka

"It's important to be safe on the roadways and I want to make sure I stay eligible and always be safe for other drivers," said Don Logan, Fed Ex driver.

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The Capital-Journal

Drive shaft comes off truck, strikes woman's car on US-24

A 31-year-old woman was injured after a portion of a drive shaft of a passing pickup truck became detached and struck the windshield of the red Pontiac Gran Prix she was driving, causing her to be hit by debris.

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WIBW-TV Topeka

Bank Celebrates Flag Day By Treating Customers

After a tragedy or death, the flag is flown at half staff for 30 days. It's called "half staff" on land ,and "half mast" on a ship.

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WIBW-TV Topeka

Several Early Summer Drownings Point To Importance In Water Safety

TOPEKA, Kan. __Summer is just getting started, but already Kansas has seen more than its share of tragedies at pools and lakes in the past few weeks.

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Sys-Con Media

KIA Back in the Minivan Game with 2014 KIA Sedona in Topeka, KS

Alright, so it's not new in the all-new, fresh-design sense as the 2014 KIA Sedona is relatively the same as the 2006 model, but the Sedona did sit out the 2013 model-year and is now an option again; hence something new and KIA's back in the minivan game.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

The Capital-Journal

Neighbors rescue dogs from house fire in North Topeka

Puppies belonging to the owner of 1021 N.W. Central Ave. rest in a neighbor's yard Friday after their home caught fire.

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