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The Topeka Capital-Journal is a daily publication based in Topeka, Kansas, and is owned by Morris Communications.

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Kansas basketball receives commitment from St. Bonaventure transfer Melvin Council Jr.

6 days ago | cjonline.com | Jordan Guskey

LAWRENCE — The Kansas basketball fan base received some good news on Wednesday, as St. Bonaventure transfer guard Melvin Council Jr. revealed during a livestream on Instagram that he has committed to play for the Jayhawks. Council, listed as a 6-foot-4 and 180-pound senior this past season, spent just one season at St. Bonaventure. He spent the previous year at Wagner and also has experience at the junior college level.
AJ Storr announces commitment to Ole Miss Rebels, will transfer from Kansas basketball

6 days ago | cjonline.com | Jordan Guskey

LAWRENCE — If it wasn’t clear before that AJ Storr wasn’t returning to Kansas basketball, it is now. Storr announced Tuesday on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that he has committed to Ole Miss. The move means he’ll have only spent one season at KU, after previous stints at Wisconsin and St. John’s. This next change will take him from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference.
'I am fighting for citizens': Petitioner to challenge Topeka tax lawsuit dismissal

6 days 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.
Laura Kelly's cat Frances has died, leaving 'big paw print as First Cat of Kansas'

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

Frances, the First Cat of Kansas, residing at the governor's mansion, has passed away. Governor Laura Kelly announced Frances's death on social media, highlighting the cat's impact. The calico cat served as the First Cat since Governor Kelly's inauguration in 2019. Frances, the First Cat of Kansas, who spent the last six years of her life greeting visitors to the governor's mansion in Topeka, has died. Gov. Laura Kelly announced the death of her calico cat April 15.
We turned ourselves into action figures using AI. Here’s how it went.

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Greta Cross

Social media users are once again using artificial intelligence to turn themselves into cartoon characters − this time, action figures and Barbie-like dolls. As part of the so-called "Barbie Box Challenge," folks are sharing photos of themselves, alongside a specifically-worded prompt, to OpenAI's ChatGPT in hopes of receiving a custom digital doll that looks just like them, with their favorite accessories, all sealed in plastic.
What Kansas governor wrote trying to coax education secretary to return funding

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly requested the U.S. Department of Education reinstate $22.6 million in COVID-era funding. The funding, intended to address pandemic learning loss, was rescinded by U.S. education secretary Linda McMahon. McMahon stated that Kansas had sufficient time to utilize the funds and extending the deadline wasn't consistent with department priorities. Kansas officials maintain they acted in good faith and the funding was crucial for student and educator support.
Which Topeka restaurants passed food safety inspections in March 2025?

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

The Kansas Department of Agriculture regulates food safety and lodging establishments in Shawnee County. Most Shawnee County service establishments passed their March 2025 inspections. A list of establishments that passed inspections is available. The vast majority of Shawnee County service establishments inspected last month passed their food safety and lodging inspections.
Kansas drops out of USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jordan Guskey

LAWRENCE — Kansas is in the midst of its most significant losing streak of the season, and as a result the Jayhawks have dropped out of the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll. After entering the poll last week at No. 22, Kansas (27-10, 9-6 in Big 12) lost the next four games it played. The Jayhawks were just swept on the road in Big 12 Conference play by TCU, which is now ranked No. 23.
Zach Clemence decides to transfer from Kansas basketball to Texas A&M

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jordan Guskey

LAWRENCE — Another player who’s elected to transfer away from Kansas basketball has found a new home, as Texas A&M announced Sunday that Zach Clemence has signed to play for the Aggies. Clemence spent the past four seasons with the Jayhawks. Although he never progressed to the point where he had more than a limited role and was hindered by injury this past season, he was a part of the national championship team under coach Bill Self in 2022 as a freshman.
Inside Bangally Kamara’s vision for his college football career, gratefulness for Kansas

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jordan Guskey

LAWRENCE — Bangally Kamara won’t deny that he isn’t necessarily thrilled to be in his sixth year of college. Kamara, who joined Kansas football as a transfer ahead of the spring, envisioned — as he feels every kid would — spending three years at this level and then turning pro. Instead, after a lengthy stint at Pittsburgh and a short stop at South Carolina, the latter of which he spent the 2024 season at with limited production, that jump hasn’t come yet.