Topeka in Legal Crosshairs, Diabetes Help, and Sports Move | Topeka News

Topeka’s city leaders are jumping into a high-stakes federal lawsuit between the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Kansas Lottery, aiming to protect their jurisdiction, revenue, and future planning as reservation boundaries could shift. Meanwhile, locals with diabetes can now join a free monthly support group at Stormont Vail for peer connection and expert advice. Washburn University is also making waves, signing Melvin Laster Jr.—a top defensive recruit from UNLV—to bolster their team closer to home. And in a heartwarming development, Dream Acres FASD Community received a $100K Lowe’s grant to upgrade its greenhouse and aquaponics system, creating a vocational training hub for adults with brain-based disabilities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/adc32b497be11e06