Tim Hrenchir
@timhrenchir
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As trending news reporter for The Topeka Capital-Journal, I write about things that catch peoples' attention. I also teach part-time at Washburn University.
Topeka, Kansas
Joined June 2009
Topekan Mariann Belair has been convicted of murder after her 2-year-old son shot and killed her 4-year-old daughter. Read all about it at
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Topekan Mariann Belair was convicted Friday in Shawnee County District Court of murder linked to the fatal shooting of her daughter, 4, by her son, 2.
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Today marks the anniversary of the 1955 Udall tornado that killed 80 people and a 1917 Kansas tornado that killed 23 while racing across the plains at 65 mph. Read all about it at
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Forecasters say northeast Kansans should expect large hail and high winds late Saturday, and the potential for a strong tornado can't be ruled out.
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Expect very large hail and high winds today in northeast Kansas, with tornadoes being possible. Read all about it at
cjonline.com
Forecasters say northeast Kansans should expect large hail and high winds late Saturday, and the potential for a strong tornado can't be ruled out.
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Following storms today (Thursday), additional rounds of severe weather will be possible for portions of the area Friday and Saturday. All modes of severe weather could occur with any storms that develop, including large hail and tornadoes. #kswx
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A Shawnee County judge has denied a capital murder defendant’s bid to have all his charges dropped. Read all about it at
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A Shawnee County District Court judge Monday rejected a motion seeking to have all charges dropped against a Shawnee County capital murder defendant.
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Ex-Topeka Capital-Journal editor Pete Stauffer recently said something about journalism that struck a chord with me. “It’s a calling,” he told the Shawnee County Historical Society. “It’s not just another job.” I think that sums up why I’m still a reporter after all these years.
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Here’s a story I wrote about how members of Topeka Neighborhood Improvement Associations band together to improve their communities:
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With little recognition and no pay, Topeka Neighborhood Improvement Association members toil to improve life in the mostly poor areas where they live.
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A federal advisory jury in Topeka has sided with ousted KHP superintendent Mark Bruce in his long-running lawsuit against Gov. Laura Kelly, concluding 6-1 that he was coerced into resigning. #ksleg w/@timhrenchir
https://t.co/m9z3ZbX1Sc
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Former Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Mark Bruce was coerced into resigning against his will, an advisory jury concluded late Friday morning.
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This week, ousted Kansas Highway Patrol superintendent has been in federal court in Topeka for the trial in his lawsuit against Gov. Laura Kelly's administration. #ksleg
@timhrenchir had reporting earlier this week: https://t.co/PNF0qlLqV4
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Former Kansas Highway Patrol superintendent Mark Bruce testified Monday in a suit he's pursuing against Gov. Laura Kelly and the KHP's current head.
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While the typical skinhead of the 1990s may have worn racist tattoos proudly and openly, today's extremists are more likely to operate anonymously, @KUPoliticalSci extremism expert @dhmarkel tells @timhrenchir. Read more from @CJOnline. https://t.co/g0nwn14Ckr
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A Topeka researcher against racism says he was harassed after a socialist group released information from a far-right website he used for research.
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Thank you @timhrenchir for the terrific feature in the @capitaljournal! https://t.co/ibZz5SROnP
@RITPress @RITtigers @ritlibraries
#humor #creativity #topeka #kansas #cartoonist #cartoons #Innovation #newpapers
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Topekan Roger Aeschliman and fomer Topekan Deb Goodrich tell stories in a book published Oct. 13 by Leigh Rubin, creator of the comic strip "Rubes."
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Basketball games are starting to take place around the Topeka-area. I'll be around the area covering games this week. Really looking forward to this season and I hope you will follow along! BOYS: https://t.co/BfYaDgyJFJ Girls: https://t.co/BfYaDgyJFJ
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I’m writing a story to be published Wednesday, Nov. 22, sharing the holiday season wish lists of various Topeka-area non-profits. If you are involved with a non-profit and wish to submit a list to be published, please email it to threnchir@gannett.com by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14.
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The National Weather Service reports the #heatindex in #Topeka just hit 123 degrees, an unofficial record here. The weather service doesn’t keep official heat index records.
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The National Weather Service reports Topeka’s official temperature at 2 p.m. CST was 105 degrees while the heat index was 110.
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Brianna Sylver, who is helping he @cityoftopeka address homelessness, spoke Tuesday evening to the Topeka City Council.
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Topeka City Councilwoman Christina Valdivia-Alcala was among speakers who demanded transparency and accountability at this meeting, held this evening, regarding this community’s efforts to deal with homelessness. This photo shows only a small part of the audience.
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