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  • 1 week ago | cjonline.com | Stacey Saldanha-Olson |Jason Alatidd

    Topeka City Council candidate Earl McIntosh is challenging a court ruling that dismissed his lawsuit against the city regarding a property tax petition. A judge dismissed the lawsuit, ruling the petition's demands were administrative, not legislative, and therefore not requiring city action. If the opportunity arises, McIntosh intends to launch a similar petition campaign targeting Shawnee County.

  • 1 week ago | cjonline.com | Stacey Saldanha-Olson

    Washburn Rural takes a trip to Wonderland for 2025 promThe Washburn Rural High School Prom 2025 takes place at Townsite Tower on April 12, 2025. Stacey Saldanha-Olson/The Capital-JournalThe Washburn Rural High School Prom 2025 takes place at Townsite Tower on April 12, 2025. Stacey Saldanha-Olson/The Capital-JournalThe Washburn Rural High School Prom 2025 takes place at Townsite Tower on April 12, 2025.

  • 1 week ago | cjonline.com | Stacey Saldanha-Olson

    Chad Fay, a 39-year-old health care professional and father of five, is running for mayor of Topeka. Fay's priorities include addressing public infrastructure, improving public safety and increasing health care accessibility. He is actively seeking community input on how to best address these issues. Fay is a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters and encourages others to volunteer. Chad Fay, a local health care professional and father of five, is running for mayor.

  • 1 week ago | cjonline.com | Stacey Saldanha-Olson

    Around 1,000 people attended the Nehemiah Action Assembly hosted by Topeka JUMP, where local leaders committed to addressing cost of living, homelessness, and violence. Police chief Vallejo pledged to collaborate with CIVIC to share crime data and reduce violence, assigning Lt. Andrew Beightel as liaison. Attendees voiced concerns about the rising cost of living and housing, sharing stories of individuals struggling to afford basic necessities.

  • 2 weeks ago | cjonline.com | Stacey Saldanha-Olson

    Topeka resident and real estate broker Henry McClure is running for mayor, citing concerns about bureaucracy and lack of citizen input in city government. McClure criticizes the city's handling of a citizen petition regarding property taxes and advocates for greater citizen involvement through commissions. McClure emphasizes his dealmaking experience as a strength and pledges transparency in all city deals. Topeka resident Henry McClure has tossed his hat into the race for mayor.

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Stacey Saldanha-Olson
Stacey Saldanha-Olson @SSaldanhaO
6 Apr 25

The Capital-Journal sat down with Haskell University students to discuss how their education has changed since federal layoffs. https://t.co/YBjUkRddH6

Stacey Saldanha-Olson
Stacey Saldanha-Olson @SSaldanhaO
14 Mar 25

As part of a second wave of federal layoffs, Haskell University may see an even larger reduction of employees. Here's what we know. https://t.co/KOBlvTvdGF

Stacey Saldanha-Olson
Stacey Saldanha-Olson @SSaldanhaO
12 Mar 25

After a federal lawsuit was filed over mass layoffs at two Native American institutions, the agency that oversees them continues to decline comment. https://t.co/hGWgyFdrbv