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Tuesday, Topeka city leaders will vote to adopt the 30th and Topeka TIF district project plan. Approval will lead the way for a potential restaurant and up to two commercial buildings. Last month, city leaders at a public hearing discussed a new tax increment financing district for 30th and Topeka Boulevard. This TIF-zone is currently home to the nearly 70-year-old Meadow Acres Inn. With hopes to spruce up the area, adopting the plan is expected to set up the building's demolition, as well as construction for a quick service restaurant and up to two commercial buildings. Read more: KSNT 27 News

The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) is reopening a local fire station after significant renovations. The TFD is reopening a newly renovated fire station on Friday, Aug. 8 at 2447 Southeast 29th Street. The city made key improvements to the fire station, including raising the roof height to accommodate larger apparatus, upgrading sleeping quarters and modernizing facilities. Read more: KSNT 27 News

The Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) funds will support five downtown revitalization projects for buildings facing likely demolition or collapse. The E-HEAL projects include: Burlington: $37,000 – Restoration of the Flint Hills Plaza Theatre, once a popular local movie theater. The revitalized venue is envisioned to host films, live performances, events, and community meetings. Howard: $100,000 – Stabilization of the historic Howard National Bank building, constructed in 1888. This project preserves a key piece of the community’s architectural and economic heritage. LeRoy: $25,000 – Stabilization of the historic 1908 Brownfield Building will ensure its structural integrity and safety. The restored space [...]

The slow-moving vehicles are becoming street legal in one community after another, but the boom has come with a backlash. Read more: Wall Street Journal

Efforts by the Police and Community Together initiative, which consisted of 10 officers from across all bureaus and specialties of the police department, contributed to a 10% reduction in violent crime from the same time period the previous year. PACT focused on high-crime areas and violent offenders across the city, using a data-driven approach strengthened by daily engagement with residents and real-time responsiveness to community concerns. Source: CJonline

Plaintiff alleges deputy tased her after she refused to exit a patrol vehicle, resulting in injuries. The lawsuit claims head trauma, nerve pain, and PTSD following the incident. Source: Salina Journal

Governor Laura Kelly on Friday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on August 11, 2025, in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming who was killed in the line of duty on July 26, 2025. Source: ks.gov

“Pepe” the robot dog is used in situations where officers would need to get more information and insight into a dangerous area, without putting an officer or a living K9 in danger. The robot dog has cameras, a microphone, and sensors to map out the room in front of it. Officers can speak through the speaker to talk to individuals from a safe distance. Read more: KSNT 27 News

In preparation, local agencies formed a unified command, similar to what was used during the response to COVID-19. The unified command includes the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, eXplore Lawrence, the University of Kansas and other organizations throughout Douglas County. Read more: The Lawrence Times

Installation of payment kiosks at some downtown Wichita parking lots begins Monday. It’s part of a second phase of the city’s rollout for paid parking in the downtown area, the city said in a news release. Read more: Homepage