This is all drawn from reputable local outlets like the Topeka Capital-Journal, Kansas Reflector, KSNT, and WIBW, based on public records and official statements.

Yes, here's what is publicly known based on news reports and open records from 2023.

The City of Topeka officially stated that Stephen (Steve) Wade was terminated "for cause" due to an "inappropriate relationship with a subordinate" that violated city personnel policy and his employment contract.

Hannah Uhlrig Connection

Public reporting strongly links this to Hannah Uhlrig (sometimes spelled Uhlrig; the user’s "Ulrig" appears to be a close variant). She was previously the deputy public works director and was promoted by Wade in late 2022/early 2023 to director of special projects and innovation, a new role with a $125,000 salary.

• Open records details: Teams messages, calendars, and other communications obtained via Kansas open records requests (KORA) showed Wade frequently turning to Uhlrig for personal/emotional support during his stressful final weeks. They included meetings for meals and drinks, late-night chats, and mutual encouragement. He thanked her for her company.
• A city employee reportedly filed a complaint alleging an inappropriate relationship with Uhlrig, noting she was receiving special treatment.
• Uhlrig left her city position shortly after Wade’s termination in July 2023.

The full investigative report (by an outside law firm) into employee complaints was not released publicly, as it involved personnel matters. No detailed public discovery documents (e.g., from a full lawsuit) exist in readily available records, as this primarily stayed at the notice-of-claim stage.

Limits on Public Details

• No public evidence or reports describe explicit sexual acts or graphic details — coverage sticks to the city’s characterization of it as an "inappropriate relationship" (a common term for romantic/sexual involvement between a supervisor and subordinate, which often violates HR policies regardless of consent).
• Wade’s side (via his $100M claim) framed his firing as disability discrimination related to mental health, not addressing the relationship allegations directly in public statements.

This is all drawn from reputable local outlets like the Topeka Capital-Journal, Kansas Reflector, KSNT, and WIBW, based on public records and official statements. No sealed or internal non-public files were accessed. If more court filings have emerged since 2024–2025, they might add detail, but nothing prominent shows up in current searches. Let me know if you want links to specific articles or further angles.