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4 days ago | cjonline.com | Keishera Lately

Niche.com ranks Overland Park, Wichita, Kansas City and Topeka as the top four Kansas cities to live in. Rankings consider factors like schools, crime, housing, jobs and amenities. Topeka receives high marks for diversity and cost of living but a lower grade for crime and safety. Overland Park is ranked eighth nationally, while Topeka is 141st. With more than 600 communities to choose from, Kansas offers more than enough space for new and current residents to reside and relocate if they wanted to.

6 days ago | cjonline.com | Keishera Lately

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, a discount retailer, will open in the former Topeka Big Lots location this summer. The new store will be located at 5121 S.W. 29th St. and is currently hiring. Ollie's purchased the location from Big Lots, which closed in February after filing for bankruptcy. The company specializes in closeout merchandise and excess inventory. Ollie's Bargain Outlet, an American discount store chain, will become a new retailer in Topeka.

6 days ago | cjonline.com | Keishera Lately

El Rey Mexican Restaurant opened four months ago in downtown Topeka at the former location of Arturo's Mexican Restaurant. The menu features a variety of Mexican dishes, including soups, appetizers, enchiladas, steaks and seafood. Lunch specials are available, priced between $9.50 and $10.99. The restaurant also offers a full bar menu with beer, wine and cocktails. El Rey Mexican Restaurant is now open at 105 S.E. 10th Ave. in downtown Topeka.

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Keishera Lately

Shanee Eatmon started Function Flatables in 2018 after purchasing a bounce house, later expanding into other party services. Eatmon also owns Carnival Cravings food truck, inspired by a trip to Disney World, offering carnival-style treats. An anniversary bash celebrating her businesses will be April 26 at California Crossing, offering free food and entertainment. Shanee Eatmon has loved planning fun events ever since she can remember.

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Keishera Lately

Easter egg hunt at the Kansas Statehouse 2025 in photosMore than 100 children participate in the annual Easter egg hunt at the Kansas Statehouse on April 12, 2025. Keishera Lately/The Capital-JournalThe First Presbyterian Church of Topeka and Topeka First United Methodist Church host their Easter egg hunt at the Kansas Statehouse on April 12, 2025.