Good morning, Topeka.

The Chef’s Kiss restaurant off SW 17th and Washburn will close Sunday, Aug.

30 due to the owner’s ongoing health issues. The owner thanked customers on social media for their support over the years.

The Topeka Fire Department is displaying two framed American flags (at 324 SE Jefferson) that list the names of 9/11 victims and first responders until business hours Friday, Sept.

11. Local business owner Eric Hamm purchased the flags to honor those lost in the attacks.

The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission approved fee increases for State Park permits and revised hunting regulations at a Pittsburg meeting held Aug.

27. Changes take effect Nov. 1, 2026 and include earlier nonresident waterfowl hunting curfews and a reestablished fall turkey season for residents (one male permit only).

Drivers on Northeast 46th Street reported cracked windshields from loose rocks after a chip-and-seal project.

County Counselor Rich Eckert says affected drivers can file a claim on the county website for repair coverage on roads east of U.S. 75 - north of Highway 24.

Senator Roger Marshall met with Stormont Vail Health leaders in Topeka on Friday, Aug.

28 to discuss improving rural healthcare—an effort to expand affordable care with $220 million in funds being distributed this year.

Butternut Bites, a new food cart, now serves sweet freshly made treats to local residents and visitors.

The vendor aims to offer a convenient option for anyone seeking a quick indulgence + a taste of fresh desserts.

K-State signed coach Travis Geopfert to a six-year contract extension through the 2031-32 season after a record-setting outdoor campaign, and he aims to take the Wildcats to more conference titles + national success in coming years.

Washburn volleyball swept two Friday matches & improved its undefeated season at the Washburn Invitational by winning 3 to 0 over Arkansas Tech and 3 to 1 against William Jewell at Lee Arena.

The team will face Westminster on Saturday.

Kansas volleyball lost 3-1 to No-4 Pittsburgh Friday night and will face No-5 Stanford Sunday at 1:30 p.m. CT at Petersen Events Center.

Coach Matt Ulmer, in his second season, aims to build on last season's NCAA Sweet 16 run.