From rotting seaweed washing ashore to used coffee grounds, innovators turn trash into car fuel. Check out the science behind ...

A sewage overflow occurred at the Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant in Topeka on December 6. City officials stated the spill was caused by a "perfect storm" of mechanical and biological issues.

Residents have complained about a "putrid" smell come from the Oakland wastewater plant and a recent sewage spill. Here's ...

The city council, Monday night, approved paying a settlement with the State of Iowa in the amount of $300,000. In 2022, the ...

Kansas health officials say around 30,000 gallons of sewage was released into Topeka’s Oakland neighborhood near the start of ...

Wastewater treatment plants in the U.S. clean trillions of gallons of water each year. Whatever water gets drained down sinks or flushed down toilets goes through these plants to be rendered clean ...

So, ditch the antibacterial products altogether and fight cold and flu season the old-fashioned way: with plain soap and water. You’ll fare just as well and leave your long-term health and that of the ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas health officials say around 30,000 gallons of sewage was released into Topeka’s Oakland neighborhood near the start of December from a local water treatment plant. The Kansas ...

Months from having to choose a new city manager, City Council has scheduled a get-to-know-you meeting with the five candidates for the job. The current office holder, Jim Mavromatis, plans to retire ...

Months from having to choose a new city manager, City Council has scheduled a get-to-know-you meeting with the five candidates for the job. The current office holder, Jim Mavromatis, plans to retire ...

After years of complaints, MSD is taking steps to mitigate odors emitted from the combined sewer system running beneath much of Louisville.

Residents in Topeka’s Oakland neighborhood have voiced concerns about persistent odors following the spill. Kim Marack, who ...