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Becoming police chief was never something Wheeles put much thought into, especia
Bryan Wheeles wanted to do — or even thought he was capable of doing — when he joined the Topeka Police Department in 1994, he recalled Tuesday. “But you grow into these roles,” Wheeles said during a morning ceremony in which city manager Brent Trout named him police chief on a permanent basis. His path to becoming…
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Topeka Police Chief Bryan Wheeles shares challenges and seeks sense of direction from community
Bryan Wheeles wanted to do — or even thought he was capable of doing — when he joined the Topeka Police Department in 1994, he recalled Tuesday. “But you grow into these roles,” Wheeles said during a morning ceremony in which city manager Brent Trout named him police chief on a permanent basis. His path to becoming…
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Netflix Announces New Documentary on Ghost Encounters Set for September 2025 Release
Netflix Announces New Documentary on Ghost Encounters Set for September 2025 Release In an exciting development for fans of the supernatural genre, Netflix has confirmed the release of a highly anticipated documentary titled *Ghost Encounters*, slated to premiere in September 2025. The documentary promises to delve into the world of paranormal activity, exploring chilling real-life…
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Netflix Set To Release A Documentary Focusing On The Life And Career Of The Orbit Culture Honoring Their Timeless Contributions to Music In March 2025
Netflix Set to Release Documentary on Orbit Culture’s Legacy in March 2025 Netflix has announced plans to release a groundbreaking documentary centered on the life and career of the Swedish metal band Orbit Culture, set to debut in March 2025. The documentary will offer a deep dive into the band’s meteoric rise, the challenges they’ve…
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KSNT NEWS: Topeka man identified as latest homicide victim
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department has identified the victim of the city’s 17th homicide victim for the year. the TPD said in a press release that Ricky R. Washington Jr. of Topeka was pronounced dead on scene by medical personnel after officers responded to a shooting situation on Nov. 10. He was 45 years…
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Topeka man was shot 34 times by police. Circumstances of his death make trust difficult.
Our civic institutions depend on public trust. On belief. But sometimes, what police ask us to believe strains credulity, such as officers shooting someone 34 times for holding a wrench. In the aftermath of such shootings, district attorneys rarely hold law enforcement accountable. Consider the lawsuit filed recently on behalf of Taylor Lowery’s estate. What…
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“Record numbers of migrants cross the Channel under Prime Minister Keir Starmer”
The latest stats come after Downing Street said this week that Britain should ‘expect’ more boat crossings this summer. Stopping the small boat arrivals was a key issue in Britain’s general election in July and the PM had promised to ‘smash the gangs’ responsible for the crossings. Sir Keir’s spokesman admitted on Monday, the…
