The response to the Snowpeople Village we set up at Westridge Mall in honor of my Mom has been unbelievable. Not just in Topeka, but also nationally and internationally. Here is a radio interview my Dad did with a Canadian Radio Station (my great grandmother was Canadian):

Glad this deal was able to be completed. Exciting news for Shawnee County and Topeka. I look forward to working with them as Mayor. #topeka #topcity #snco #topekaks #topekakansas #racing

GOOD MORNING!....from the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council, of which I am Chair this year. The ICC is a group of local government entities, school districts and organizations who discuss issues in the city and county and work toward solutions. #topeka #topekakansas

Our partners at the Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries and United Way of Kaw Valley have shared the warming centers that will be open this weekend with the anticipation of cold weather. Please help spread the word. Information on the city's snow plans can be found here:

City crews were out prior to the snow pre-treating streets. As the snow slows, crews will be out to plow main roads and other areas of the city. You can track that activity at topeka.gov/seasonal/winte… You can get additional information on the cities' snow removal policies at

DISTRICT 8 VACANCY DEADLINE Monday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to apply for the city council seat vacancy in District 8. You can get more info about the process and apply at topeka.gov/seasonal/counc… Not sure if you are in District 8? Find out at topeka.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvie… #topeka

wibw.com/2026/02/02/top… #topeka #topekaks #topcity

It was an honor today for Barbara and I to join the 190th Air Refueling Wing for their Change of Command Ceremony. Col. Kent Crane did a tremendous job during his Command and I look forward to working with Col. Marjie Durkes as she takes the helm. #topeka #topekaks

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department is warning local businesses of scam calls circulating in the community that imitate law enforcement and make demands of financial or sensitive informati… ksnt.com/news/local-new…

GOOD MORNING!....from a legislative subcommittee discussing sales tax issues in Kansas. An important topic for Kansas and Topeka. #topeka #topekakansas #TopekaKS

Be vigilant. The TPD are not making these calls. If you get one, hang up! #topekakansas #topekaks #topeka

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How Washburn's Lee Arena has become a fortress in NCAA Division II action cjonline.com/story/sports/c…

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Senator Jerry Moran helped secure this funding, which is an important step in flood mitigation for the creek and areas of Topeka. I grew up next to the creek, and know how important it is to our city and the critical nature of ensuring that we continue to work on future flood

GOOD MORNING!...from History Day. Connor is at his first History Day event, the Kansas District Three judging at Washburn University. His project is about the creation and impact of hip-hop music. #topeka #topekaks #topekakansas #historyday

GOOD AFTERNOON!....from Lee Arena for Washburn Men's Basketball final game of the season and senior day. Much appreciation to those seniors for all they have given to Topeka and Washburn. Same goes for the seniors of the women's team, band and dance and spirit squads. THANK