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3 hrs ago | The Topeka Capital-Journal

JEDO earmarks more money to attract company

The Joint Economic Development Organization voted today to spend $450,000 in proceeds from a county-wide sales tax to put in utility lines to help attract an international, Fortune 500 company that's ...

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro, Shawnee County, KS, Buhler, KS

9 hrs ago | WIBW-TV Topeka

Sheriff Need Help Locating Person Who Shot At Teen

Topeka, KS a 'Topeka detectives are putting out a call for tips in an attempted murder case in this week's CrimeStoppers.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro, Shawnee County, KS

22 hrs ago | WIBW-TV Topeka

Rollover Accident in Topeka Slows Down Traffic

A rollover accident slowed down traffic Wednesday afternoon at a Topeka intersection.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro

Wed Nov 19, 2008

KMOV-TV Saint Louis

Saint Louis signs fourth recruit

Saint Louis is adding a fourth recruit during the early signing period, signing 6-5 guard Jeff Reid of Topeka, Kan., to a national letter of intent.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro

The Capital-Journal

Former USD 501 employee remains jailed in sex case

A 38-year-old woman who worked as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher in Topeka Unified School District 501 remained in the Shawnee County Jail today in connection with having sex with a student.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Shawnee County, KS

KSNT-TV Topeka

Deputies Release Name Of Drive-by Shooting Victim

An 18-year-old Topeka woman went to the hospital early Tuesday morning after being shot in the back while driving.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Topeka Metro, Shawnee County, KS

Tue Nov 18, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

15 Year Old Charged With Murder

The cousin of the a three year old that was shot and killed has been charged in the murder.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Ex-AG's sex scandal hangs over Kan. abortion case

A sex scandal that forced Attorney General Paul Morrison to resign hung Monday over a criminal case against abortion provider Dr.

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Related Topix: Sex Scandal, Sedgwick County, KS, Topeka Metro, Olathe, KS, Johnson County, KS

Mon Nov 17, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

Crash Kills Man After Passenger Kicks Gearshift

The patrol says 19-year-old passenger Mauritius Meyer of Lansing died at Topeka's Stormont Vail Hospital early Monday.

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Related Topix: Manhattan, KS, Topeka Metro, Overland Park, KS

KAKE-TV Wichita

Former Topeka Mayor Now Student Teacher

Inside the classroom at Highland Park High in Topeka, Doug Wright is rebuilding his life.

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WIBW-TV Topeka

Boyda: Election Shows Power of Negativity

But instead, the defeated Kansas Democrat says her race against Republican Lynn Jenkins showed that the easiest way to win an election is by saying lots of bad things about your opponent -- even if they're not ...

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro

Sun Nov 16, 2008

Hays Daily News

Former mayor now student teacher An AP Member ...

Perhaps the redemption of Doug Wright lies in a first-floor classroom at Highland Park High School where a line of presidents peer down from pictures on the wall.

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Related Topix: Washburn University, Shawnee County, KS

Sat Nov 15, 2008

The Capital-Journal

Man shot while being taken into custody

A 32-year-old man was accidentally shot Thursday morning while being taken into custody by two bail bondsmen at the Traveler's Inn, 3846 S.W. Topeka Blvd., police said.

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Fri Nov 14, 2008

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Person of interest sought in arson

Topeka fire investigators are asking for help identifying a man in connection with a dumpster fire on Nov.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro

Thu Nov 13, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

Topeka Police Seek Help in Convenience Store Robbery

Topeka police need your help identifying a robbery suspect caught on surveillance video.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro

WIBW-TV Topeka

USD 501 Para-professional Arrested on Sex Charges

Topeka Police have arrested a 38-year-old female following an investigation by detectives.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro, Shawnee County, KS

Wed Nov 12, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

Heartland Park Accident Leads to Death

A man injured in a racing accident at Heartland Park Topeka last month has died.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro

The Topeka Capital-Journal

No injuries in train-ATV collision

Topeka police were investigating an early-morning incident in which a train struck an unoccupied all-terrain vehicle in the 2400 block of S.E. Lakewood.

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Related Topix: Topeka Metro

Tue Nov 11, 2008

The Capital-Journal

Police arrest Llamas brother

This time the police officers were on duty and wearing uniforms. And in the end, one person went to jail.

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Related Topix: Shawnee County, KS

Mon Nov 10, 2008

The Capital-Journal

Space heater fire ravages family home

A Topeka family was left with little more than the clothes on their backs Friday afternoon after an accidental fire destroyed their home and possessions in the 500 block of S.E. 35th Terrace.

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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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