Podcasts about shawnee county

Nano Sensors for Agriculture November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension Using Hydroponics   00:01:05 – Nano Sensors for Agriculture: K-State's Raj Kholsa and Suprem Das begin the show today as they explain how the collaboration between themselves and others is contributing to the development of nano sensors. They say where they are in the process and what benefit a final product could bring to producers.   00:12:05 – November Highlights for K-State Agriculture and Extension: Ernie Minton, dean of K-State's College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension, continues today's show with a review of work that has been taking place with K-State researchers and what changes are coming for the dean. November Statewide Link to subscribe to Statewide newsletter   00:23:05 – Using Hydroponics: Ending today's show is Shawnee County horticulture agent, Lane Wiens, as he discusses the benefits of hydroponics and crops that can grow well without soil.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

 In this episode, we're honored to welcome Molly Petrie, Executive Director of CASA, to share the vital role Court Appointed Special Advocates play in the lives of children navigating the court system due to abuse or neglect.As we explore pressing issues like child homelessness and the growing need for volunteers, Molly highlights how CASA's work directly impacts the lives of those walking beside you today—children who need guidance and support. With over 650 children in Shawnee County requiring care, the need for community involvement is more urgent than ever.To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here!To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode of the Topeka Talk podcast, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough talk with two special guests about the funding supports available for small businesses in the Topeka area. Spiker and Yarborough are joined by Stephanie Norwood, GO Topeka's director of entrepreneurship and small business, and Pedro Concepcion, a local small business owner behind favorites like The Wheel Barrel in Topeka's NOTO Arts & Entertainment District and K.I.T. Solutions, which supports many other local establishments. As a past recipient of GO Topeka Small Business Incentives, Concepcion shares his perspective on the program and how incentives open new doors for entrepreneurs. Norwood, meanwhile, gives listeners the inside scoop on how GO Topeka's Small Business Incentives program works. Whether you're a small business owner looking to grow or simply a curious consumer, listen to our latest episode to learn how Topeka helps business owners succeed!

Todd Thornburg, deputy chief counsel for the Kansas Department of Labor, has Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. As a five-time finalist for a judicial seat in Shawnee County, he says he will never give up on his dream of becoming a judge. But as his peers continue to make him a finalist, the governor keeps picking other candidates.

In this episode of the Topeka Talk podcast, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough cover the Topeka Area Sports Commission, a committee formed in 2022 to advance sports offerings in the greater Topeka area. The pair is joined by Jake Farrant, owner and CEO of Mammoth Sports Construction and chair of TASC, and Mike Bell, of Visit Topeka, who serves as TASC director. They dish on the creation of TASC, their focus on both youth and adult sports, how to address local facility needs, and so much more! It's a community conversation you don't want to miss. Listen today for a peek at the sports commission's game plan — and follow TASC on social media to keep up with their progress along the way!

In this episode of the Topeka Talk podcast, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough sit down with Washburn University President Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek and Dr. Alan Bearman, Washburn's vice president for strategic enrollment management. Following an exciting university announcement about new scholarship opportunities for Shawnee County students, they talk through what these scholarships provide, how they seek to address local talent needs, and so much more — including what may be on the horizon for this Topeka institution. Listen today to learn all about Washburn's effort to keep homegrown talent home.

In this episode of the Topeka Talk podcast, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough sit down with Matt McGivern, president of Senne Company, our community's Top City Small Business of the Year! They dive into the company's history, past and future projects, community impact and more. This episode also introduces listeners to the other winners of Topeka and Shawnee County's 2023 Small Business Awards held in early May. Listen today to hear about the amazing work being done by a variety of local small businesses, and visit GoTopeka.com/small-business-awards for more on this annual community event!

Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with the Honorable Penny Moylan, District Judge for Shawnee County, and delve into her journey as the recently appointed TRM Board President. We'll explore how she got her start on the board and hear about her dynamic relationship with La Manda, as they work together to enhance the transformative work of TRM Ministries. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here!To support TRM, Click Here!

To kick off Season 2 of Topeka Talk: Community Conversations, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough sit down with Ernestor De La Rosa, the City of Topeka's first Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. Listen now to learn about Ernestor's path to finding Topeka, his plans and hopes for the role, and so much more! To contact the city's DEI Office, visit Topeka.org/dei/. P.S. We've got a great season ahead with lots of meaningful conversations in store, so be sure to stick around!

Question: Where is Malinda McKinney of Wabaunsee, Ks?Anna Wilkins from Shawnee County, Kansas, drops by for some DIY genealogy advice from Kathleen about researching her Great, Great, Grandmother.  Will she find her in Tennessee or perhaps further down the Mississippi? Plus, knowing your ships: immigrant, cargo,  military, mail ships - and slave ships, can be traced. . Oh there are more, but the mail ship with live cargo (as in people and camels) helped unravel Anna's conundrum.  Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/a3genealogy for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

It is election season and Chillin' in the Statehoue wants to ensure you have the tools you need to vote. We sit down with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell to run down how to cast your ballot early, by mail or on Nov. 8 and talk through some of the challenges of election administration. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It is election season and Chillin' in the Statehoue wants to ensure you have the tools you need to vote. We sit down with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell to run down how to cast your ballot early, by mail or on Nov. 8 and talk through some of the challenges of election administration. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It is election season and Chillin' in the Statehoue wants to ensure you have the tools you need to vote. We sit down with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell to run down how to cast your ballot early, by mail or on Nov. 8 and talk through some of the challenges of election administration. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

In this episode of Topeka Talk: Community Conversations, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough are joined by guests Michelle Cuevas-Stubblefield, SVP of strategy for the Greater Topeka Partnership, and Tara Dimick, owner and publisher of TK Business Magazine and a Momentum 2027 tri-chair. The two women helped bring Topeka/Shawnee County's first community strategy, Momentum 2022, to fruition, and as the plan sunsets this year, they'll be helping to implement Momentum 2027, the community's next five-year holistic plan for growth. Listen now to learn about some of Momentum 2022's wins, what Momentum 2027 is all about, and how community members can get involved!

In this episode of Topeka Talk: Community Conversations, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough take their show on the road! This episode was recorded at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library's new Level 2 Tech Center, a community workspace that features two recording studios, a fully equipped digital art studio, meeting rooms, workstations with computer access, and much more. Library CEO Marie Pyko and Emerging Technologies Librarian Todd Smith join Spiker and Yarborough for a conversation about all the center has to offer. No matter one's skill level, this tech center aims to be a resource for all.

In this episode of Topeka Talk: Community Conversations, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough sit down with Rhett Flood, executive director of Forge Young Talent, and Cody Burger, chair of this year's TopCity Interns program. The group chats about Topeka's citywide intern initiative, current talent attraction efforts in the capital city, how young professionals can get involved in the community, and much more. Listen today to learn about some of the innovative programs moving Topeka and Shawnee County forward!

Interview with Morgan Lynn from Vern's Retail Liquor and an update on the status of COVID-19 in our community, and how we can stay safe during the holidays, with Derik Flerlage from the Shawnee County Health Department. Support this podcast

Each week we feature missing people and unsolved crimes. If you know something, say something.Email: kansasmissingandunsolved@yahoo.comInstagram: @kansasmissingandunsolvedhttps://www.patreon.com/kmupodThis is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.http://www.backhomemedia.com

Each week we feature missing people and unsolved crimes. If you know something, say something. Email: kansasmissingandunsolved@yahoo.com Instagram: @kansasmissingandunsolved https://www.patreon.com/kmupod This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. http://www.backhomemedia.com

In this unique podcast episode, Statehouse Reporter Andrew Bahl and Local Government Reporter Blaise Mesa talk with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell about everything you need to know before you cast your ballot in local elections. Avoid common pitfalls and get the latest on how elections officials are coping with new state voting laws. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

In this unique podcast episode, Statehouse Reporter Andrew Bahl and Local Government Reporter Blaise Mesa talk with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell about everything you need to know before you cast your ballot in local elections. Avoid common pitfalls and get the latest on how elections officials are coping with new state voting laws. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our special interview with Shawnee County Health Officer Dr. Erin Locke covering all kinds of ground from vaccines to masks to a "return to normalcy", and her hometown of WaKeeney, KS! Support this podcast

This month’s guest is Russell Spurlin. Russell is a Senior at Clay Center Community High School. He is a member of Kansas Youth Connect and is also one of the KYC Ambassadors. He works with DCCCA staff and WSU staff to strategize and help plan the KYC3 conference. Visit The KYC3 website for more information. https://www.dccca.org/2021-virtual-kyc3/ Prevention in Media This month’s prevention in media is “WandaVision”! WandaVision is a TV show on Disney+ and it is based on the Marvel Comics characters Scarlet Witch and Vision. It is a show that addresses some very real feelings and emotions in the behavioral health realm. Coalition Spotlight This month’s Coalition Spotlight is Shawnee County Substance Abuse Task Force. The Mission: Shawnee County Substance Abuse Task Force is committed to making a reduction in substance use a priority throughout Shawnee County. The Goals: To educate the public about the incidence and impact of early substance use by youth. To energize the public to address substance use within their families, schools and multiple sectors throughout the county. To engage key leaders and policymakers about the impact of substance use on the health and well-being of the county related to the impact of substance use. For more information visit https://kansaspreventioncollaborative.org/coalition-spotlights/

How are the parks in Shawnee County? Director of the parks and recreation department stops by "Our City" to discuss.

In today's episode, we visit with Penny Moylan, District Judge for Shawnee County and Vice President of the TRM Board of Directors, about her journey to becoming a District Judge and how her faith defines her work and her desire to help people.To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here!To support TRM, Click Here!

*NOTE* This podcast was recorded Friday before the J&J vaccine was cleared for use. 50% of Shawnee County has been vaccinated. Our City talks with Erin Locke about that and more.

It was another busy week in local politics. Join Ballots & Brews host Angel Romero for a recap, a look at The Pennant's new pop-up bar plus interview with Shawnee County Commissioner Aaron Mays and the who, when, where, how of COVID vaccine shots in Shawnee County.  It's all on this week's episode of Ballots + Brews, KSEF digital radio Topeka.  Learn more at 785Live.com  Follow Ballots & Brews on Facebook to stay-up-to-date CHEERS! Support this podcast

Our City sits down with Dr. Erin Locke to discuss vaccinations in Shawnee County.

The local government news you have been looking for is now airing weekly. Tune in every Monday to listen to "Our City," with host Blaise Mesa from the Topeka Capital-Journal. From Topeka City Council to the Shawnee County commission, we have your local government news right here.

Gianfranco Pezzino served as Shawnee County's health officer for 13 years before stepping down abruptly from the position in December. In the middle of the battle against COVID-19, Pezzino found politics overruling science. On this episode of the Kansas Reflector podcast, senior reporter Tim Carpenter sits down with Pezzino to discuss what he learned during the pandemic, why he stepped away, and Kansas response to the health crisis.

Millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be distributed soon, but how many people are willing to take the vaccine and is politics hindering the response? William Brangham spoke with Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino, who recently resigned as the health officer in Shawnee County, Kansas, and Dr. Eva Galvez, of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center in Oregon, to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino sits down with the Topeka Capital-Journal's Blaise Mesa and Rafael Garcia for this weeks live Q&A podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino sits down with the Topeka Capital-Journal's Blaise Mesa and Rafael Garcia for this weeks live Q&A podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual abuse and trauma related to human trafficking that may be triggering for some individuals. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you may call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit hotline.rainn.org/online to receive confidential support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual abuse and trauma related to human trafficking that may be triggering for some individuals. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you may call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit hotline.rainn.org/online to receive confidential support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First off, APOLOGIES for the distortion at the beginning and end of this episode. We are still audio/podcast newbies and figuring it all out. Luckily, the large middle chunk of this episode is pulled from a previous conversation with our resident cat expert, Carrigan, and the audio is very pleasing to the ears. The main discussion is an expansion on the conversation about feral/community cats versus stray/owned cats who have found themselves lost in the big, wide world. Carrigan also advocates for microchipping your felines! Even if you have an outdoor cat who's typically great at staying close to home, it can be oh so helpful in case they do wander off or a well-meaning citizen takes them to the local humane society. We also give an office kitty update and tell you a bit about Bone Appétit, our annual gala and largest fundraiser of the year! It will be held virtually on Saturday, October 17th from 7-8pm. Visit boneappetit2020.givesmart.com to check out party packs (if you live in Shawnee County, Kansas) and register for *free* to view our online auction (we will ship within the continental U.S.!). The livestreamed show will air on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, and website.

Kevin Cook, the incumbent for the 2nd district seat for the Shawnee County commission, sat down with the Topeka Capital-Journal's Blaise Mesa for this special 2020 election podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Cook, the incumbent for the 2nd district seat for the Shawnee County commission, sat down with the Topeka Capital-Journal's Blaise Mesa for this special 2020 election podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kabus is looking to take on incumbent Kevin Cook for the 2nd district seat for the Shawnee County commission. Kabus sat down with the Topeka Capital-Journal's Blaise Mesa for this special 2020 election podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kabus is looking to take on incumbent Kevin Cook for the 2nd district seat for the Shawnee County commission. Kabus sat down with the Topeka Capital-Journal's Blaise Mesa for this special 2020 election podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents, grandparent, and siblings are now part of the educational and instructional landscape! Join this webinar to hear from parents, grandparents, and experts in the field here about their successes, challenges, and tips for all! This episode features former teacher and school counselor after 43 years in education Paula Henderson. Retired and now living in Lawrence, Kansas. Loved my 43 years in education. Taught many classes, from Art to Psychology, preschool through college, in Kansas and Texas. My last 23 years, in education, I was a School Counselor. Also Public Relations Specialist Matt Lara. Matt is a public relations professional at a regional health system, sharing stories of the patients they serve. Matt spends most nights and weekends on the soccer fields with is five active boys. When not on the soccer fields, him and his family enjoy spending time with their five dogs and finding new adventures to go on! And Ruben Lara, Behavioral Health Service Coordinator. Ruben Lara is currently a Licensed Master of Social Work in the State of Kansas. Ruben is originally from Topeka, KS. Ruben attended Baker University for his undergraduate degree and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. Ruben then attended graduate school in Azusa, CA where he obtained his Masters in Social Work in 2013. After obtaining his Masters in Social Work, he then went back to Baker University and graduated with a Masters in Healthcare Administration with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration. Ruben currently works for Aetna Better Health of Kansas as a Behavioral Health Service Coordinator as well as doing part time crisis for Family Service and Guidance Center where he works with children that are having a mental health crisis. Ruben also serves as an adjunct professor for Washburn University in the Master of Social Work program. When not working Ruben also currently services on the board of directors for CASA of Shawnee County as well as assisting with the Foster Parent Advisory Board with KVC. Ruben and his husband, Matt Lara are currently parents to five children. And finally Folake Oshodi MD. I am an adult and child psychiatrist. I received my undergraduate degree from University of Pennsylvania and my medical degree from the University of Wisconsin. I did my residency and fellowship at Albert Einstein/Montefiore College of Medicine. I have been practicing psychiatry in NYC for 10 years and now in the Central Coast of California. I am a distinguished fellow with the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists.

Gianfranco Pezzino, Shawnee County health officer, joins The Capital-Journal's Tim Hrenchir and Evert Nelson for a questions and answer podcast over COVID-19 updates in the county. Questions were asked prior and live through the Capital-Journal's Facebook page.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Gianfranco Pezzino, Shawnee County health officer, joins The Capital-Journal's Tim Hrenchir and Evert Nelson for a questions and answer podcast over COVID-19 updates in the county. Questions were asked prior and live through the Capital-Journal's Facebook page.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Gianfranco Pezzino, Shawnee County health officer, joins The Capital-Journal's Tim Hrenchir and Evert Nelson for a questions and answer podcast over COVID-19 updates in the county. Questions were asked prior and live through the Capital-Journal's Facebook page.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Gianfranco Pezzino, Shawnee County health officer, joins The Capital-Journal's Tim Hrenchir and Evert Nelson for a questions and answer podcast over COVID-19 updates in the county. Questions were asked prior and live through the Capital-Journal's Facebook page.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This episode is fueled by Judee's Coffee connected to God's Storehouse (thrift store) in Topeka. Yum! Gremi interviews Margaret Price who has worked at HHHS for 20 years and is the Manager of Admissions (and so much more...behavior, rescue, foster, training, you name it, she can do it!). She covers what it's like to bring a stray or surrendered animal to our shelter as well as the process those animals go through as they come under our care and move through the humane society. If you have lost a pet or find a stray animal in Shawnee County, KS, please get in touch with us right away at 785-233-7325. Also be sure to check the lost & found pet Facebook groups out there for our area--they are very active and effective! Our office kitties are ever-changing as they get adopted and new ones need our help. We give you the latest update and tell you a story about one of Emi's very first days working at HHHS back in 2012. Please get in touch if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas for future episodes! New episodes air on Thursdays at 10am (CT). Next week we'll be interviewing our Behavior Specialist, Lindsay.

Continuing our live question and answer podcasts, Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino sits down with The Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir and producer Evert Nelson to answer questions regarding COVID-19 on August 11, 2020.  The podcast is live-streamed on Facebook with questions both prepared and answered live at the end. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our live question and answer podcasts, Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino sits down with The Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir and producer Evert Nelson to answer questions regarding COVID-19 on August 11, 2020.  The podcast is live-streamed on Facebook with questions both prepared and answered live at the end. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Meet your Pawfee Podcats hosts - Grace Clinton, Director of Business Development and Special Events (likes dogs), and Emi Griess, Communications Coordinator, both of Helping Hands Humane Society, an open admission private shelter with a municipal contract located in Topeka, Kansas serving Shawnee County and Northeast Kansas. We talk about our hopes for this podcast, our wonderful office felines, and mythbust a euthanasia rumor about our shelter.

Continuing our live question and answer podcasts, Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino sits down with The Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir and producer Evert Nelson to answer questions regarding COVID-19.  The podcast is livestreamed on Facebook with questions both prepared and answered live at the end. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our live question and answer podcasts, Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino sits down with The Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir and producer Evert Nelson to answer questions regarding COVID-19.  The podcast is livestreamed on Facebook with questions both prepared and answered live at the end. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir sits down with current Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook at the Capital-Journal podcast studio to talk about his reelection campaign.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir met with John Kabus to discuss his run for Shawnee County Commissioner.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir sits down with current Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook at the Capital-Journal podcast studio to talk about his reelection campaign.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir met with John Kabus to discuss his run for Shawnee County Commissioner.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir interviews Tony Weingartner, the assistant director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation since 2008, as he runs for Shawnee County Sheriff in the 2020 elections.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir interviews Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill at his office as he is the incumbent candidate in the 2020 elections.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir interviews Tony Weingartner, the assistant director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation since 2008, as he runs for Shawnee County Sheriff in the 2020 elections.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir interviews Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill at his office as he is the incumbent candidate in the 2020 elections.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino joins Tim Hrenchir with The Topeka Capital-Journal in this question and answer podcast on Tuesday June 16, 2020. Questions were submitted via Facebook prior and during the podcast which was recorded at the Capital-Journal newsroom. 

Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino joins Tim Hrenchir with The Topeka Capital-Journal in this question and answer podcast on Tuesday June 16, 2020. Questions were submitted via Facebook prior and during the podcast which was recorded at the Capital-Journal newsroom. 

Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino sits down with The Topeka Capital-Journal's Tim Hrenchir to discuss updates to the COVID-19 pandemic in this live question and answer podcast. 

Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino sits down with The Topeka Capital-Journal's Tim Hrenchir to discuss updates to the COVID-19 pandemic in this live question and answer podcast. 

Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino joins reporter Tim Hrenchir for a questions and answer podcast on May 5, 2020 to give the latest updates on the COVID-19 outbreak in Shawnee County. 

Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino joins reporter Tim Hrenchir for a questions and answer podcast on May 5, 2020 to give the latest updates on the COVID-19 outbreak in Shawnee County. 

Sitting down for a live podcast, Gianfranco Pezzino, Shawnee County health officer, gives updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and it's effects on the county. Pezzino was interviewed by The Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir and answered questions that were brought in live via Facebook during the live-stream. 

Sitting down for a live podcast, Gianfranco Pezzino, Shawnee County health officer, gives updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and it's effects on the county. Pezzino was interviewed by The Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Tim Hrenchir and answered questions that were brought in live via Facebook during the live-stream. 

Gianfranco Pezzino, Shawnee County health officer, answers questions from Tim Hrenchir, reporter with The Capital-Journal, as well as live questions from email and Facebook during this podcast recorded on Tuesday April 21, 2020 inside the Capital-Journal studio. 

Luke Thompson, Doug Barrington talking about Sunflower Association of Realtors and the real estate market in Shawnee County

Since 2003, owners of land in the 3-mile jurisdiction just outside Topeka city limits in unincorporated Shawnee County have had no representation when the city’s governing body considered planning and zoning moves affecting that area. But County Commissioner Kevin Cook said Tuesday he was working with county counselor Jim Crowl to craft a proposed home rule resolution that would arrange for the city and county to form a board to address those matters consisting of representatives from both the city and unincorporated Shawnee County.

We have a dummy in the museum! Not your run-of-the-mill department store mannequin, this figure was a silent partner in training hospital staff and emergency workers during the 1960s.

Samuel Reader joined the Kansas State Militia in Shawnee County when the war broke out between the North and South, but they didn't see action until "Price's Raid" in the late fall of 1864. Samuel wrote this eye-witness account of the Battle of the Big Blue in 1898, based on his 1864 diary entries. The Militia helped delay the advance of the Confederate troops, even though they were inexperienced and outnumbered 6-to-1. They suffered heavy losses and Samuel was among the men taken prisoner by the Rebels. He soon escaped and witnessed Price's defeat at the Battle of Mine Creek in Linn County three days later.

A powerful icon of the Cold War, this telephone with a red receiver (Warning!) rode out the threat of nuclear disaster two floors below ground at Topeka's Shawnee County Courthouse.

Since long before Euro-American settlement, strong winds have been a constant feature of the central plains region and the area now known as Kansas. The name Kansas was borrowed from the Kanza Indians who called themselves "the people of the south wind." This podcast features three stories about Kansas tornadoes recorded by visitors to the Forces of Nature exhibit at the Kansas Museum of History. These stories are also available on the Historical Society's website for primary sources, Kansas Memory, at http://www.kansasmemory.org.

Martha Farnsworth was a prolific diary writer, recording her daily experiences from 1882 through 1922 with only minor gaps. This podcast features entries from Martha's diary that describe her courtship and first marriage to John W. Shaw, a post man in Topeka, Kansas. In these entries, Martha is in her early twenties and describes her involvement with several boyfriends, including breaking off an engagement with one of them. She is very candid about her feelings and many of her diary entries are very emotional. At this point in time, it is difficult to determine if these accounts are her actual feelings, the highs and lows of young women, or if she is being flirtatious and melodramatic, which might have been part of the expected standards of courtship and marriage in the late Victorian era.

Martha Farnsworth was a prolific diary writer, recording her daily experiences from 1882 through 1922 with only minor gaps. Martha , with some assistance from her second husband Fred taught a Sunday School class of boys at the first Christian Church in Topeka. Martha taught the same boys year in and year out and these boys became their family. Martha recorded the impact of World War I on her life and on these young men, a number of whom served in WWI. This podcast will feature entries from Martha's diaries for 1917 and 1918 that record the activities of her "boys" serving in the military "over there", activities on the home front, and Martha's emotions about the this war.