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City of Topeka awarded $4 million to enhance child safety and housing health

The City of Topeka’s Housing Services Division has been awarded a $4 million Lead Hazard Reduction Grant, which will be distributed from November 15, 2024, through November 15, 2028. These funds will be used to expand the division’s rehabilitation programs to address and mitigate lead hazards, with the goal of making an estimated 180 homes …

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City of Topeka provides update on Police Chief search

The City of Topeka has officially closed the application process for the position of police chief. A total of 18 applicants applied for the role. The recruiting firm SGR will now begin the process of narrowing the pool down to four or five finalists. To give residents an opportunity to meet the finalists, the city …

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City of Topeka awarded $1.7m funding for bicycle, pedestrian projects

The City of Topeka has been selected to receive more than $1.72 million in federal funding for pedestrian and bike-friendly improvements, Governor Laura Kelly announced today. The City was selected for Transportation Alternatives (TA) funding that would help advance implementation of the major project priorities contained in the Topeka Bikeways Master Plan’s supplemental plan recently …

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Topeka Police to host cyber fraud awareness training for the public

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) will be hosting three Cyber Fraud Awareness training sessions this October, focusing on common scams, how they operate, and steps to protect yourself. These sessions are the first of their kind, created in response to the rising reports of online scams in our community. TPD’s Financial Crimes Unit will present …

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TSC – Get Digital program offers free computers to qualifying Topeka and Shawnee County residents ages 18-59

The City of Topeka is giving away free computers to qualifying Topeka and Shawnee County residents who are between the ages of 18 and 59 years old. The program is part of the city’s digital equity initiative, TSC – Get Digital, that aims to connect Topeka neighbors. To qualify, residents must reside in the areas …

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City of Topeka Announces Dance Hall Events at Hotel Topeka

The City of Topeka is thrilled to announce a series of dance hall events taking place at Hotel Topeka this fall, starting with a Halloween costume party followed by two country-themed dance halls. The Halloween costume party will feature a DJ, a costume contest, door prizes, and much more. Doors open to anyone 18 and …

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