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No. 8 Ichabod Men's Track and Field Team Sees Records Fall on Day One of Washburn Open

TOPEKA, Kan. – The No. 8-ranked Washburn Ichabod men's track and field team opened the first day of the Washburn Open at the Sneed Indoor Athletic Facility with a full slate of action across the sprints, distance events, field events and the opening half of the heptathlon, highlighted by record-breaking performances and multiple athletes advancing through championship rounds.See the Story

No. 8 Ichabod Men's Track and Field Team Sees Records Fall on Day One of Washburn Open

Secretary of state supports citizenship designation on driver’s licenses

Secretary of State Scott Schwab is backing a bill that would require Kansas driver's licenses to show citizenship status during a hearing that boiled over in a tart disagreement about committee decorum. Speaking on behalf of the secretary of state's office, general counsel Clay Barker expressed support for the bill introduced by the chair of the House elections committee. "This would provide an extra layer of protection to ensure that noncitizen…Topeka · Topeka Read Article

Kansas lawmakers revisit plan to issue $60 fine for cellphone use in school and work zones

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TOPEKA — More than a decade after a texting-and-driving accident in a construction zone left her hospitalized for a month, Lawrence resident Nicole Allensworth regularly appears at the Statehouse to advocate for stricter distracted driving penalties — including a proposed…Topeka · Topeka See the Story

Appeals court affirms Kansas Highway Patrol traffic stops violate motorists’ constitutional rights

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The 10th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals published an opinion affirming a Kansas judge's conclusion the Kansas Highway Patrol engaged in unconstitutional traffic stops by targeting out-of-state motorists, but reversing a majority of sanctions imposed on the law enforcement agency for its controversial "Kansas Two-Step" approach to extending traffic stops to justify vehicle searches. (Photo by Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)TOPEKA — The 10th…Topeka · Topeka Read Article

Ichabods head to Kearney to face Lopers in MIAA Game of the Week on Saturday

TOPEKA, Kan. -- A three-game road swing for the Ichabods continues on Saturday at 2 p.m. as they face Nebraska Kearney inside the Health & Sports Center for the MIAA Game of the Week on 38 The Spot.Topeka · Topeka Read Article

No. 1 Washburn continues 3-game road trip at UNK on Saturday

TOPEKA, Kan. -- The No. 1-ranked Washburn Ichabods men's basketball squad continues its three-game road trip at Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday at 3 p.m.Topeka · Topeka Read Article

YA Friday: SJPL Mock Printz 2026

The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named after a Topeka, Kansas, school librarian who was a long-time active Young Adult Library Services Association member. The Youth Media Awards took place this past Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8 a.m. PST and announced the official Printz Award winner: Legendary Frybread Drive-in edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith. However, for…Topeka · Topeka Read Article

Kansas Senate passes resolution establishing ‘Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day’

The Kansas Senate passed a resolution Wednesday designating Oct. 14 as "Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day," a symbolic measure honoring the late conservative activist.Senate · Topeka Read Article

Swimmer Somers qualifies for state

The Great Bend Panthers turned in a strong performance at their home invitational Thursday, highlighted by an exciting state-qualifying swim from senior Eli Somers. Somers punched his ticket to the state meet in the 200-yard freestyle, clocking a time of 1:57.31, an automatic state-qualifying mark. "Eli's performance was one of the top swims of the day for the Panthers and showcased his continued improvement this season," said Great Bend coach …Topeka · Topeka Read Article

Kansas bathroom, driver's license bill could change access for transgender people

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A Kansas bill that would change how transgender people use bathrooms in public government buildings and identify themselves on their driver's licenses is on its way to Gov. Laura Kelly.Topeka · Topeka Read Article

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No. 8 Ichabod Men's Track and Field Team Sees Records Fall on Day One of Washburn Open

No. 8 Ichabod Men's Track and Field Team Sees Records Fall on Day One of Washburn Open

Secretary of state supports citizenship designation on driver’s licenses

Kansas lawmakers revisit plan to issue $60 fine for cellphone use in school and work zones

Appeals court affirms Kansas Highway Patrol traffic stops violate motorists’ constitutional rights

Ichabods head to Kearney to face Lopers in MIAA Game of the Week on Saturday

No. 1 Washburn continues 3-game road trip at UNK on Saturday

YA Friday: SJPL Mock Printz 2026

Kansas Senate passes resolution establishing ‘Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day’

Swimmer Somers qualifies for state

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No. 8 Ichabod Men's Track and Field Team Sees Records Fall on Day One of Washburn Open

Secretary of state supports citizenship designation on driver’s licenses

Kansas lawmakers revisit plan to issue $60 fine for cellphone use in school and work zones

Appeals court affirms Kansas Highway Patrol traffic stops violate motorists’ constitutional rights

Ichabods head to Kearney to face Lopers in MIAA Game of the Week on Saturday

No. 1 Washburn continues 3-game road trip at UNK on Saturday

YA Friday: SJPL Mock Printz 2026

Kansas Senate passes resolution establishing ‘Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day’

Swimmer Somers qualifies for state

Kansas bathroom, driver's license bill could change access for transgender people

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