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Welcome back to Topeka’s Week in Revue, where the streets are flooded, the group chats are racist, and the hockey team is somehow the most functional institution in town. Let’s dive into the civic absurdity, bureaucratic brilliance, and political sewage that made Topeka sparkle this week—mostly with actual sewer water.
Topeka’s Week in Revue: Sewer Water, Nazi Texts, and Hockey Glory
Topeka sewer flood
Residents near the Polk-Quincy Viaduct were treated to an unexpected indoor water feature this week—courtesy of a construction mishap that sent sewer water into their homes. KSNT reported the incident with the usual calm, while residents scrambled for bleach and a refund from reality.
Young Republicans Scandal Deepens
Young Republicans scandal Kansas Topeka Kansas news roundup
The Kansas Young Republicans continue their descent into digital disgrace. Leaked group chats revealed racist jokes, Nazi references, and sexual misconduct banter. The Topeka Capital-Journal covered the fallout, while the rest of us wondered if the GOP’s cybersecurity strategy is just “hope and prayer.”
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal –https://www.cjonline.com/news/
No Kings Protest Returns to the Statehouse
No Kings protest Topeka
Thousands gathered for the second No Kings protest, demanding accountability from the Trump administration and Kansas GOP. Signs like “Text Me When You’re Racist” and “Flush the Telegram” captured the mood. The protest was peaceful, powerful, and a reminder that Topeka’s civic pulse is still beating.
University Heights Apartments Lose Power
Topeka apartment crisis
Residents of University Heights Apartments faced power outages and no hot water this week. WIBW asked “What’s going on?” while tenants asked “Why are we still here?” The city’s response was tepid, and the infrastructure remains as fragile as the GOP’s group chats.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal –https://www.cjonline.com/news/
Topeka Scarecrows: Undefeated and Unbothered
Topeka Scarecrows hockey team
In a rare moment of civic competence, the Topeka Scarecrows are 3-0 and dominating the local hockey scene. Kids skated with the team this week, learning the game and escaping the chaos of their flooded basements and broken thermostats.
Source: KSNT –https://www.ksnt.com/news/
Kansas Redistricting: Sharice Davids in the Crosshairs
Kansas redistricting scandal
Kansas lawmakers approved $400,000 for a special session to redraw the congressional map—specifically to eliminate Rep. Sharice Davids’ seat. Because nothing says “representation” like erasing the only Democrat in the delegation. Democracy, but make it gerrymandered.
Astra Mental Health Unveils New Strategy
Astra Mental Health Topeka
Astra Mental Health & Recovery announced a new plan to help Topekans cope with, well, Topeka. The strategy includes therapy, outreach, and presumably a hotline for anyone who’s read the Young Republicans group chat and needs to scream into a pillow.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal –https://www.cjonline.com/news/
Lions Removed from Topeka Zoo Viewing
Topeka Zoo lions removed
Two lions were quietly removed from public viewing at the Topeka Zoo. No explanation was given, but sources speculate they were either protesting the GOP or applying for asylum at the Kansas City Zoo.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal –https://www.cjonline.com/news/local/
Chili’s Drops Queso: The Real Tragedy
Chili’s queso discontinued Topeka
In a move that rocked the culinary world, Chili’s removed queso from its menu after 30 years. Topekans mourned the loss with candlelight vigils and queso-themed protest signs. RIP, cheesy goodness.
Sources Used (Besides personal lived experience)
- KSNT – https://www.ksnt.com/sitemap/2025/October/
- Topeka Capital-Journal – https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/politics/2025/10/18/kansas-sees-one-of-its-largest-protests-of-the-second-trump-term/86773653007/
- Kansas Public Radio – https://kansaspublicradio.org/daily-headlines/2025-10-16/headlines-for-thursday-october-16-2025
- KSNT – https://www.ksnt.com/news/
- Topeka Capital-Journal – https://www.cjonline.com/news/
- Topeka Capital-Journal – https://www.cjonline.com/news/
- Kansas Public Radio – https://kansaspublicradio.org/daily-headlines/2025-10-14/headlines-for-tuesday-october-14-2025
- Topeka Capital-Journal – https://www.cjonline.com/news/local/
- KSNT – https://www.ksnt.com/sitemap/2025/October/2/
- KSNT – https://www.ksnt.com/sitemap/2025/October/2/
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