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City of Topeka road-clearing efforts to refocus on residential areas
City of Topeka and contracted road crews continue 24-hour snow-fighting efforts following last weekend’s record 14-inch snowfall and ice, along with additional snowfall on Thursday night. After completing main roads and arterials Friday morning, 21 city trucks and 6 contractor trucks have refocused efforts to treating and plowing residential streets. Crews will continue their efforts …
City of Topeka Shares Winter Storm Plans
The City of Topeka’s Public Works Department is actively monitoring weather forecasts for this weekend, which predict a high likelihood of significant snowfall in the area. While the exact path of the storm remains uncertain, crews are taking proactive steps to ensure the city is prepared for any inclement weather. Street Department crews are manufacturing …
City of Topeka Cleans Up Trash at Multiple Properties
The City of Topeka is actively addressing ongoing concerns regarding overflowing dumpsters and property maintenance violations at multiple properties owned by a local landlord. Despite previous engagement and citations issued by the city’s Property Maintenance Unit, the property owner failed to clean up the affected sites within the allotted timeframe. As of Tuesday, December 31, …
Downtown Topeka’s Monroe St. to Reopen to Traffic
SE Monroe St. will soon be open for traffic as the City of Topeka Utilities Department finishes work on Utilities Relocation Project 6. This is one of six relocation projects the city began in 2024 in preparation for the larger Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Polk-Quincy Viaduct (PQV) Reconstruction Project. On Friday, December 20, the …
City of Topeka Addresses Overflowing Dumpsters at Multiple Properties
The City of Topeka is actively addressing concerns regarding overflowing dumpsters at multiple properties owned by a local landlord. These conditions have raised concerns among nearby residents about public health and neighborhood cleanliness. The city’s Property Maintenance Unit has been in contact with the landlord and has issued the appropriate citations in accordance with city …
Chris Vallejo selected as next Topeka Police Chief
The City of Topeka announced Wednesday that Chris Vallejo will serve as the city’s next police chief for the Topeka Police Department. After a nationwide search and an extensive interview process that included public input sessions, community panel interviews, and a public meet and greet, Topeka City Manager Dr. Robert Perez has selected Chris Vallejo …
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