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City of Topeka Announces Potential Sale of Hotel Topeka

The City of Topeka announced Tuesday the potential sale of Hotel Topeka, located at 1717 SW Topeka Blvd. City Council and City staff understood the importance of finding a buyer that has the resources and vision to revitalize the property, while also recouping the funds that were invested by the City of Topeka. Endeavor Hotel …

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City of Topeka Announces Fire Chief’s retirement

The City of Topeka announced today the retirement notice of Topeka Fire Chief Randy Phillips. Chief Phillips will be closing out his 30 years of dedicated service with the Topeka Fire Department on Dec. 22, 2025. He has worked in many capacities with the Topeka Fire Department, rising through the ranks to Captain, Battalion Chief, …

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City of Topeka Announces Fiesta Topeka Parking Locations

The City of Topeka announces parking restrictions along the route for this year’s Fiesta Parade to help ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Parking will be prohibited on designated streets starting at 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 12. This early restriction will allow city crews and public safety personnel additional time to prepare the …

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Topeka Police Accepting Applications for Fall Citizen’s Academy!

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is now accepting applications for its 52nd Citizens Academy, a popular bi-annual program now in its 29th year. The academy will be held Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m., beginning August 20th, 2025, and concluding November 12th, 2025. Participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges of modern law enforcement and …

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City of Topeka Holliday Building to Close at Noon

Due to an HVAC issue, the Holliday Building, located at 620 SE Madison, will close today, Friday, June 27, at 12:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to residents and visitors. Staff is working with contractors to get this resolved as quickly as possible. If you need to make a payment, the …

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City of Topeka Announces Downtown Parking Changes Following Governing Body Approval

The City of Topeka is announcing upcoming changes to Downtown parking rates and regulations following approval by the Governing Body during its June 10th meeting. These changes are part of a broader effort to create consistency across the parking system, invest in infrastructure, and improve accessibility for those who live, work, and visit Downtown. In …

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