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1. Kansas's first 3D-printed house still a work in progress (wibw.com) — Kansas's first 3D-printed house is taking shape in Topeka's Oakland neighborhood, with exterior work largely done but interior systems like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing still being figured out. Builder Chris Stemler says lessons from this prototype are speeding up newer projects, though he expects much of his future 3D-printing work to move outside Topeka due to limited lots and infrastructure.
2. Man with autism finds help in job search from Topeka group (ksnt.com) — A Topeka-based group called LifeWorx helped an autistic job seeker finally land work after months of rejections, highlighting local support available during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The organization partners with Vocational Rehabilitation to match people with disabilities to jobs, build confidence, and encourage employers to look beyond diagnoses to the skills and potential of Topekans.
3. Veteran Salute: Topeka veteran Glenn Matthews reflects on 23 years of military service (ksnt.com) — Topeka resident and veteran Glenn Matthews is highlighted for serving more than 23 years across four U.S. military branches, including deployments to the Persian Gulf. He reflects on memorable helicopter missions, overcoming a fear of heights in Air Assault School, and how his service shaped his appreciation for life while he now enjoys traveling from his home in Topeka.
4. Kansas organizations step in to help victims of domestic violence (ksnt.com) — Reporting from Topeka organizations are using Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight rising needs for shelter, long-term support, and advocacy for survivors across the state. The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and The Sonrisa Foundation stress how abuse often stays hidden, explain power and control dynamics, and share hotlines and local connections so victims and their friends know where to turn.
5. Kansas advocacy group debates 2027 legislative priorities among the 60-and-older community (wibw.com) — In Topeka, the Kansas Silver-Haired Legislature is meeting to narrow more than 100 senior issues down to five key priorities for the 2027 legislative session. Their debates focus on concerns like voting access, rural health care, and transportation, aiming to better represent Kansans aged 60 and older when they return to the Capitol to lobby lawmakers next year.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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