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Also on today's calendar: Holy Smokin' Jamboree 5K Run and 5 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Keith H.!
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Woman's death in downtown Topeka under investigation as homicide (ksnt.com) — Police are investigating a woman's recent death in downtown Topeka as a homicide after finding her body Wednesday evening in the 600 block of SW Tyler. Officers haven't released her name yet and are asking anyone with information to contact Topeka police or Shawnee County Crime Stoppers, including through email or anonymous tips.
2. 10 U.S. cities where remote workers are buying homes in 2026 — ranked by value (qz.com) — Topeka tops a national ranking for remote workers by combining some of the country's cheapest home prices with the Choose Topeka cash incentive, which can provide up to $15,000 toward a home purchase. The article explains how local employers and the Greater Topeka Partnership fund the program, outlines typical home values around $190,000, and weighs Topeka's lower costs against its smaller-city lifestyle.
3. High school football fans, players battle heat on opening night (wibw.com) — Fans and players at Topeka West's home football opener against Piper braved intense late-summer heat but still packed the stands to support their teams. Parents described adjusting routines, hydrating constantly, and refusing to miss the game despite the uncomfortable temperatures.
4. Investigation launched into Kansas cyclosporiasis outbreak, cases stand at 840 (ksnt.com) — From Topeka, state health officials report that Kansas' cyclosporiasis outbreak has sharply declined as summer ends, after sickening 840 people and hospitalizing 39. Most cases hit in early July, and KDHE is now wrapping up interviews and analysis, promising a written report while reminding residents that the parasite is typically spread through contaminated fresh produce.
5. KTAG expands compatibility to 19 toll agencies across U.S. (wibw.com) — Based in Topeka, the Kansas Turnpike Authority has expanded KTAG's compatibility to 19 toll agencies nationwide, letting local drivers travel farther using a single transponder. Residents don't need to change anything with their current tags, but are encouraged to confirm their DriveKS account details and can order new KTAGs online to take advantage of the broader network.
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