Riley County police investigate homicide after woman’s body found
NewsLocalRiley County authorities said Saturday they were investigating the death of a woman whose body was found. Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Samantha Foster
View Article2017 voters guide: Janel Clay-Bills bio
NewsLocal2016 ElectionsLocal GovernmentJanel Clay-Bills believes East Topeka is sometimes forgotten about, and she wants to change that. Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Samantha Foster
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2017 voters guide: Sylvia Ortiz bio
NewsLocal2016 ElectionsLocal GovernmentSylvia Ortiz was first elected to the Topeka City Council in 2005 and is running for her fourth term representing District 3. Read more...
View Article$2.4M grant will allow Shawnee County Parks and Rec to extend Deer Creek Trail
NewsLocalA $2.4 million grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation will allow Shawnee County Parks and Recreation to extend the Deer Creek... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Samantha Foster
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Topeka Holiday Gift Mart offers early look at seasonal decor, unique gifts
NewsLocalThe Topeka Holiday Gift Mart kicked off the holiday shopping season in the capital city Saturday at the Kansas Expocentre, where hundreds... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Photos...
View ArticleTopeka motorist taken to hospital after tow truck crosses center line
NewsLocalThe driver of a Jeep was taken to a hospital with injuries after a crash Wednesday involving a flatbed tow truck, Shawnee... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Samantha Foster
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Pets pose for photos with Santa at Fairlawn Plaza Mall
NewsLocalSanta Claus held two small dogs Saturday afternoon — one under each arm — as three young boys sat in a sleigh... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Photos Samantha Foster
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Topeka man convicted of six felony counts of sexual crimes against children
NewsLocalA jury convicted Charles L. Freeman III, 66, on Friday evening of six felony counts of sexual violence against a child, according... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Photos Samantha Foster
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Composite sketch released in hopes of solving Manhattan, Lawrence rape cases
NewsLocalCrime & CourtsRiley County and Lawrence police released a composite sketch Tuesday of a man first described to police during an investigation into an... Read more...
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18-year-old cardiac arrest survivor’s family committed to CPR education
NewsLocalGood NewsWhen Emma Baker went into cardiac arrest during a school spelling bee nearly five years ago, her family had no idea she... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Photos Samantha Foster
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Topeka VA confirms bed bug found in emergency department; eradication underway
NewsLocalStaff at Topeka’s Colmery O’Neil VA Health Center were diverting ambulances from its emergency department Friday after discovery of a single bed... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com...
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Bearded Sinners club delivers stuffed animals to kids at Stormont Vail for...
NewsLocalGood NewsA 6-year-old boy pedaled a toy car quickly through the hallways of Stormont Vail Hospital’s pediatrics unit Saturday as he waited to... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Photos...
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2017 Distinguished Kansans: Famed teacher Pam McComas retires after 40 years...
NewsEDUCATION Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Photos Samantha Foster
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Washburn scholar discusses gender stereotypes in politics
NewsLocalMen tend to benefit from gender stereotypes that influence how voters assess candidates for political office, political communication scholar James Schnoebelen told... Read more...
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Metro announces official launch of south Topeka Ride-to-Work program
NewsLocalThe Topeka Metro officially launched Tuesday a pilot program with partner Capitol City Taxi to offer $5 rides to work for people... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Photos Samantha Foster
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As kids’ mental health issues increase, local school districts boost response
BusinessState of Health Care in KansasNewsLocalSome Seaman Unified School District 345 staff have spent the past few months analyzing strategies for supporting students with serious mental health......
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Pediatric cardiologist in Topeka brings specialty care to medically...
NewsState of Health Care in KansasBusinessChildren and infants born with heart disease and children and adolescents who develop arrhythmia or other heart conditions can receive care sooner... Read more...
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New task force aims to prevent violence in Topeka
NewsLocalA new task force gathered by the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice aims to prevent violence, and the group’s first task... Read more samantha.foster@cjonline.com Photos Samantha Foster
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Shawnee County Parks and Recreation declines to make offer to buy Camp Daisy...
NewsLocalLifeLocal GovernmentShawnee County Parks and Recreation officials said Thursday they had met with the regional Girl Scouts council about potential for purchasing Camp... Read more...
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