Topeka: Quick Facts

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Topeka weather shift brings cooler days and peak fall foliage • Nov. 1, 2026, 4:06 AM ET (The Kansas City Star)

Five moments that stood out from JD Vance rally as GOP fights to keep Kansas red • Oct. 27, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (The Kansas City Star)

JD Vance rallies support for Marshall as Republicans strive to hang on to Kansas • Oct. 26, 2026, 8:57 PM ET (The Kansas City Star)

Live Fact Check: Vice President JD Vance stumps for Marshall. What did he get wrong? • Oct. 26, 2026, 6:42 PM ET (The Kansas City Star)

How JD Vance visit – again – highlights Kansas as the crossroads of the 2026 midterms • Oct. 26, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (The Kansas City Star)

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