Shawnee County has taken a quiet but important step toward breathing new life into a historic downtown building. Officials recently approved a plan to support upgrades for Hotel Topeka, a project that could reshape part of the city center. The move allows up to $7 million in bonds to be issued, but
Chief Megaron, a 75‑year‑old Kayapo elder, has spent many years fighting for his people’s land and rights in the Amazon. Now he is stepping up to protect the legacy of his uncle, Chief Raoni, who has spent decades speaking out against deforestation. Raoni is 94 and recently returned home after
Shawnee County schools are buzzing with new sports stories this spring. Students have been scoring goals, hitting home runs, and setting personal bests as the season kicks off. Ava Huston from Seaman High made headlines with a hat‑trick in a 7‑0 win over Topeka West. Her three goals helped the Vi
Chief executives today face a maze of challenges that feel heavier than ever. Trade rules from the U. S. administration keep changing, forcing leaders to decide whether and how loudly to respond—especially when those rules touch workers, shoppers and investors. At the same time, artificial intell
Chief Justice John Roberts wrapped up the Supreme Court's 2025 report with a quote from Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U. S. president. Coolidge, known for his quiet demeanor and conservative fiscal policies, spoke these words in 1926. He was celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Indepe
Chief Raoni, a 93-year-old Indigenous leader, is sounding the alarm about Brazil's infrastructure plans. He believes these projects could harm the Amazon rainforest and the people who call it home. Raoni is in Brazil for the U. N. climate summit, COP30. He wants Indigenous peoples to have more say i
Chief Justice John Roberts recently addressed the issue of political figures criticizing judges. He emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary and cautioned against politicians expressing hostility towards judges. Roberts made these remarks at a conference of judges in Charlotte, North Ca
Shawn Simpson was a TV personality. But he did more than just talk about hockey. He was a General Manager, too. He was a big part of the hockey community. He had a lot of knowledge. He was a big personality. He had a lot of knowledge about hockey. And he had a larger-than-life personality.
Shawn Simpson was a figure who was greatly known in the world of hockey. He was a player, a commentator, and later on, a director of hockey operations. He was more than just a hockey player; he was also a radio personality. Unfortunately, his life took a tragic turn. On January 30th, the hockey worl
Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is dealing with a serious legal issue. An anonymous accuser, known as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs raped her when she was 13 years old in the year 2000. The lawsuit is stirring up a lot of questions, especially because
