City of Topeka officials have asked water customers to start flushing their water supply systems while the city remains under a Boil Water Advisory. Customers are advised to run indoor faucets for 10-15 minutes to ensure fresh water reaches every customer, with additional flushing recommended for larger water heaters. The advisory will remain in place until the city meets testing requirements set by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, with the earliest potential lift date being Friday, Jan. 19.
Topeka, Kansas has been ranked as the top emerging housing market in the US, according to the WSJ/Realtor.com Fall 2023 Emerging Housing Markets Index. The city offers lower-cost living, strong employment opportunities, and convenient commutes. Despite being relatively affordable, home prices in Topeka have risen due to high demand, with a typical home listed at $250,000 in September. The top 20 emerging markets on the list are expected to fare better in the slow housing market, with 15 of them having lower prices than the national median.
Topeka, Kansas has been ranked as the No. 1 emerging real estate market in the U.S., according to the WSJ/Realtor.com Fall 2023 Emerging Housing Markets Index. The city's affordable housing and low cost of living make it an attractive option for homebuyers, with the typical home price in Topeka being 42% less than the national median. The Midwest region, including cities like Elkhart-Goshen, Oshkosh-Neenah, Fort Wayne, and Lafayette-West Lafayette, also made the top five. Prateek Ghatage, an infectious-disease physician, recently purchased his first home in Topeka and praised the city's easy pace of life and lower cost of living.
The city of Topeka, Kansas, is offering economic incentives through the Choose Topeka program to attract new residents and workers, including Latino and immigrant families. Participants can receive up to $15,000 if they rent or buy homes in the city and are employed by local businesses partnering with the program. The incentives are not available for undocumented immigrants. The program, funded by the city and participating businesses, aims to support employers, promote economic development, and has brought almost 100 individuals and families to Topeka. It has recently been expanded to support veterans, recent graduates, and former residents returning to the city.
The Topeka Police Department has arrested Mickel Cherry, 25, in connection with the city's 26th homicide investigation, which involves the death of a 5-year-old child. The child was found with life-threatening injuries and later died in the hospital. Cherry, who knows the child, has been charged with first-degree murder and rape. This incident marks the 26th homicide investigation in Topeka.
A two-vehicle crash occurred at an intersection in west Topeka, resulting in a black Chevrolet Malibu being propelled into a nearby pond. The pregnant driver of the Chevrolet was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Passersby came to her aid before a wrecker pulled the car out of the pond. No injuries were reported for the occupants of the red Dodge pickup truck involved in the collision.
An investigation has been opened into the death of a person who was fatally stabbed in Topeka. Emergency crews responded to the scene but were unable to save the victim, who had life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Former Topeka mayor Doug Wright has passed away at the age of 75 from natural causes. Wright, who served as mayor from 1983 to 1989, followed in the footsteps of his father, Chuck Wright, who also held the position. The City of Topeka expressed their condolences to Wright's loved ones.
Three people were shot in two different locations in Topeka, Kansas, with one victim in critical condition. The police have identified a suspect who is currently in custody and being treated at a local hospital. Two of the victims have non-life-threatening injuries, and the third has life-threatening injuries. The shootings appear to be related.
Topeka Police responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the 1300 BLK of Western Ave and found one person with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. This is the second shooting in the area within a short period of time.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for four children from Topeka who were taken by their mother, Dontresha Shabree Thomas, and are believed to be in imminent danger. The children are Au’Vae Riley, 12; Da’avian Riley Jr., 10; Ty’rell Riley, 7; and Aunila Riley, 5. Thomas was last seen driving a silver 2009 GMC Acadia with Kansas temporary license plate C953627. Anyone with information should call 911 or the Topeka Police Department.
Four children from Topeka were found safe and their mother is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The children's mother, Dontresha Shabree Thomas, took them from their home and made comments to the father that lead authorities to believe the children were in danger. The children were found a few hours later, and the suspect was taken into custody.
An Amber Alert has been issued for four missing children in Topeka, Kansas, who were taken by their mother, Dontresha Shabree Thomas. The Topeka Police Department says the children are in imminent danger. The suspect is traveling in a silver 2009 GMC Acadia with a Kansas temporary license plate number C953627. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or the TPD at 785-368-9200.
Four missing Topeka children have been found following an Amber Alert after their mother, Dontresha Shabree Thomas, allegedly took them and made statements indicating they were in imminent danger. Thomas is now in custody.
