wellness
Screen time and sleep: what the research actually shows
Evening device habits cut into rest for many Topeka adults according to recent studies.
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wellness
Topeka Walkers Transform Daily Walks Into Powerful Mindfulness Practice
Topeka walkers are learning to focus on each step and breath to build steadier attention during routine outings.
property
Topeka Homes Linger 52 Days on Market, Sellers Slash Prices 3.8%
Homes in the capital city are taking longer to sell this summer, with average price cuts rising to 3.8 percent.
Politics
Topeka Budget Decisions Put Utility Rates and Housing Costs in the Spotlight for 2026
A series of city hall policy moves this summer are expected to directly affect what Topeka households pay for water, trash pickup and affordable housing over the next 12 months.
wellness
Topeka Launches Free Community Fitness Events Throughout July
From sunrise yoga in Gage Park to boot camps in Lake Shawnee, Topekans have plenty of no-cost ways to get moving this month.
finance
Topeka commercial developments: Changes residents can expect at key sites
Projects at 30th and Topeka Boulevard along with West Ridge Mall and southeast corridors target everyday shopping and dining patterns.
finance
Topeka Economic Indicators and Investment Flows Explained
Performance incentives, talent funding and infrastructure shortfalls shape current business activity in Shawnee County.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Topeka investors and retirement balances.
wellness
Topekans Improve Sleep Quality With 5 Simple Bedroom Environmental Changes
Topekans can improve nightly rest by checking their bedrooms against a short list of environmental fixes drawn from local wellness programs.
Politics
New State Legislature Bill Tracker to Boost Transparency for Topeka Residents
The new online tool will help Topeka community members monitor state laws impacting local services, schools and infrastructure.
wellness
Breathwork for Stress Relief in Topeka: Quick Techniques
Learn quick breathwork exercises Topeka residents use to manage stress during work and family demands. Find guided 5-minute sessions at local wellness centers.
wellness
Topeka Residents Discover Journaling as Summer Mindfulness Practice
Topeka residents are picking up notebooks this summer to anchor short daily writing sessions that support focus and calm.
Politics
Topeka City Council Approves 2027 Budget Ordinance with Infrastructure Allocations, Affecting Local Property Tax Collections
The measure directs $12 million in new revenue to street repairs in specific Topeka districts, with changes to appear in 2027 property tax statements for homeowners.
wellness
Topeka Families Master Sunday Meal Prep to Balance Work and School
Topeka households are shifting to Sunday batch sessions to keep meals balanced amid work commutes and after-school demands.
wellness
Your Bedroom Is Probably Wrecking Your Sleep, Here's How Temperature, Light and Noise Are to Blame
Three environmental factors are quietly degrading sleep quality for Topekans, and the fixes are cheaper than a new mattress.