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Trained volunteers in Topeka are filing taxes for free this year, helping residents keep more money in their pockets instead of paying preparation fees. The program runs through April 15 at two convenient locations.
Over 50 nonprofits gathered at a volunteer fair in Topeka, Kansas to connect with community members ready to make a difference. The United Way event made it easier than ever for people of all ages and abilities to find meaningful ways to help.
Trained volunteers across Topeka are helping people who can't afford tax preparation services file their returns completely free. With tax season ending next week, the VITA program continues serving families who need support navigating tax season.
A Topeka firefighter walked 30 feet into the Kansas River to rescue a stranded man who was too afraid to move on his own. The calm, patient approach brought the man safely back to shore.
When elderly and disabled Topeka residents couldn't clear storm debris from their yards, four volunteers stepped up to help 30 families in need. They're not asking for payment, just kindness passed forward.
Hundreds are expected to gather Monday night in Topeka for a free community dinner and celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The event brings together diverse voices to explore how his dream continues to inspire action today.
A hockey team's in-stadium emcee turned a new franchise into a welcoming home for an entire city. Gabe Walden's infectious energy became the identity of Topeka's inaugural hockey season.
Topeka is turning a $200,000 climate grant into a win-win project that makes city buildings greener and more accessible for people with disabilities. The city has one year to upgrade facilities like City Hall and fire stations with both energy-saving tech and ADA improvements.
Cancer survivors turned models at Kansas's 22nd annual Couture for Cancer, walking the runway to celebrate their journeys while raising record funds. The empowering night brought together dozens of survivors who found community, courage, and a powerful reason to say yes to life.
Behind kennel doors at Helping Hands Humane Society, volunteers are changing lives with playgroups and training sessions that turn shy shelter dogs into confident companions. Seven-year volunteers David Bitter and Becky Stacy are helping dozens of dogs find their perfect forever homes.
Every state capitol in America raised the Juneteenth flag at the same moment this week, launching a month of community celebrations. Topeka is hosting two weeks of free events that welcome everyone to celebrate freedom together.
After 20 years cycling in and out of jail, Jodi Whitt now works inside the same Topeka facility helping other women break free. A local Rotary club created the program that transformed her life and dozens of others.
Stormont Vail Health in Topeka will start offering Kisunla next week, becoming the fourth Kansas facility to provide the FDA-approved therapy that slows early Alzheimer's progression. The treatment has shown promising results in helping patients preserve their independence longer.
When their converted ambulance ice cream truck broke down on a busy highway, Jessica and Michael Walters watched cars speed past—until one homeless man pulled over to help. Now they're searching for him to say thank you.
A tiny endangered minnow sparked one of Iowa's most successful conservation projects, bringing back hundreds of lost wetlands and cleaning the state's waterways in the process. Now 57 fish species and 81 bird species call these restored habitats home.
A blood test approved last May is helping catch Alzheimer's disease years earlier, giving patients like Janet Chamberlain a chance to try treatments before significant brain damage occurs. The breakthrough is transforming clinical trials and offering hope to millions of families touched by this devastating disease.
Elementary students across Kansas engineered their own wind turbines to compete for a state title and a shot at the world championship. A traveling shark-shaped wind tunnel brought the excitement to schools before the big competition.
Once declared extinct in 1979, black-footed ferrets are thriving again in Kansas thanks to dedicated conservationists working through the night. The latest survey found young ferrets being born in the wild, proving this critically endangered species has a fighting chance.
A dog stranded on a narrow pillar beneath a Dallas bridge was safely rescued by firefighters using a ladder truck. The pup was calm throughout the ordeal and is now safe with animal services.
A youth soccer team from northeast Kansas swept the Presidents Cup National Championship and every major individual award. The Sporting Kaw Valley 13U Girls Elite team dominated on soccer's biggest youth stage.
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