Topeka’s Locomotive, Mosquito Alert, and Fraud Arrest | Topeka News

Topeka’s historic 1937 locomotive is getting a much-needed restoration thanks to dedicated volunteers—now they’re hunting for a permanent, covered home and asking for donations and help. Meanwhile, the state health department warns of high West Nile virus risk statewide, urging residents to eliminate standing water and protect against mosquito bites. In breaking news, a Wichita contractor wanted for major fraud was arrested in Topeka on a Sedgwick County warrant, accused of bilking homeowners out of big payments for unfinished or shoddy remodeling jobs—his bond set at over $250K, with the case still pending. 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/6a3176c82aed82af