City of Topeka Government

06/12/2026

The City of Topeka Public Works and Utilities departments have recently received full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the 6th time. This accreditation formally verifies and recognizes that both departments are in full ompliance with the recommended management practices set forth in APWA’s Public Works Management Practices Manual.

The purpose of accreditation is to promote excellence in the operation and management of a public works agency, its programs and employees. Accreditation is designed to assist the agency in continuous improvement of operations and management, and in providing a valid and objective evaluation of agency programs as a service to the public and the profession. This process provides an important opportunity to evaluate policies, procedures, and operations against nationally recognized best practices.

“Earning APWA accreditation for the sixth time is an outstanding accomplishment and a testament to the dedication of our Public Works and Utilities teams,” said Deputy City Manager Braxton Copley. “I want to commend Public Works Director Jason Tryon and Utilities Director Sylvia Davis for their leadership in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within their
departments. Most importantly, this achievement belongs to the employees who work tirelessly to deliver essential services to all of us who live in Topeka.”

The Public Works and Utilities departments first earned this recognition in 2005. Topeka is one of seven accredited agencies in Kansas. Initial accreditation from APWA is for a four-year period, during which time semi-annual updates will be required to demonstrate continuing compliance. After that time, there is a re-accreditation process which builds on the original accreditation, encouraging continuous improvement and compliance with newly identified practices. APWA accreditation is open to all governmental agencies with responsibilities for public works functions.

06/11/2026

LIVE: Public Health and Safety Meeting Thursday, June 11, 2026

06/09/2026

LIVE: Topeka City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2026

06/09/2026

LIVE: Topeka Development Corporation Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

06/09/2026

It takes a village! We would like to thank everyone for coming together today to help with the cleanup after the storms last night. From first responders, to utility workers, to public works, and everyone else in between. The City of Topeka would like to say THANK YOU for what you do!

06/09/2026

Several traffic signals remain affected by power outages, including signals along 10th Avenue in the Washburn University area. Traffic Operations crews have deployed generators to many intersections to restore signal operation; however, some signals remain dark at this time while Evergy works to restore power.

REMINDER - When a traffic signal is dark:
Drivers should treat the intersection as a four-way stop:
1. Come to a complete stop before entering the intersection.
2. Yield to vehicles that arrived first.
3. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way.
4. Proceed through the intersection only when it is safe to do so.

How to Report Issues:
You can report downed debris, flooding concerns, or traffic signal outages through the See, Click, Fix app (found on the top left of our homepage topeka.gov) or by calling the City Call Center at 785-368-3111.

Thank you for your patience as crews continue storm recovery efforts throughout Topeka.

06/09/2026

Our partners at Shawnee County Emergency Management have asked us to share the following information with residents impacted by last night's storms.

If you experienced storm damage, please consider completing the assessment survey linked below. The information helps local and state emergency management officials better understand the extent of damage across Shawnee County and identify potential recovery resources for those affected.

Thank you for helping our community document storm impacts and recovery needs.

06/09/2026

Important information on how to properly bundle limbs and branches if you have Shawnee County Solid Waste as a refuse provider.

Shawnee County Solid Waste will collect limbs and branches as part of their normal collections provided branches, shrubs, limbs are cut and tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet, and 18 inches in diameter. No more than 15 bundles per customer.

Please do not place branches, limbs, or brush inside your wheelie bin.

06/09/2026

⚠️ STORM RECOVERY UPDATE ⚠️

Last night's strong winds and storms left tree debris and other hazards throughout the community. City of Topeka Public Works crews have mobilized all available staff and are actively working to clear streets and address storm-related issues.

✔️ Public Works managers are driving city streets to identify hazards and prioritize response efforts.
✔️ Traffic Operations crews have deployed generators to power traffic signals at major intersections affected by Evergy power outages.
✔️ Crews will continue working throughout the day to restore safe travel conditions.

Residents are encouraged to report storm-related concerns, including downed tree debris, flooding issues, or traffic signal outages by:
Using the See, Click, Fix button at the top left of https://Topeka.gov
or Calling the City Call Center at 785-368-311.

Residents can dispose of storm-related tree debris through their regular trash service. To assist with collection, Shawnee County Solid Waste requests that tree limbs be bundled and cut into sections no longer than 4 feet in length and no more than 18 inches in diameter. Contact your refuse provider with questions.

Your reports help us identify and respond to issues as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience as crews work to clean up storm damage across the city.