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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Topeka city officials are taking action against a landlord, Eucalyptus LLC, for failing to clean up overflowing dumpsters at several apartment complexes, involving criminal affidavits and city-coordinated cleanups.  KSNT
  • ➤ Topeka Metro buses and on-demand services will suspend operations on New Year's Day, with regular activities resuming Thursday.  WIBW

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Four individuals were arrested in Topeka for various drug-related offenses following a police search warrant execution.  WIBW
  • ➤ Early morning shooting in northeast Topeka involves juveniles, with non-life-threatening injuries reported.  WIBW

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Kansas receives a $2.69 million federal grant to enhance traffic accident reporting, aiming to improve data accuracy and reduce crashes.  WIBW
  • ➤ Governor Laura Kelly announced over $1.5 million in grants to 20 organizations to prevent family violence and support survivors.  WIBW

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ Kansas is experiencing one of the highest influenza rates in the nation, with a University of Kansas Health System doctor emphasizing the role of colder weather on respiratory immunity and the importance of healthy habits.  WIBW

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • Topeka Area Gorilla Gathering Networking Event

    This event offers alumni and friends in the Topeka area an opportunity for dinner and networking, featuring a special update from Pittsburg State University officials.

    Tue, 1/14/25

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  • ThunderKat Live Performance at Happy Basset Barrel House

    ThunderKat returns to the Happy Basset Barrel House in Topeka to perform classic rock hits from the 1980s, featuring songs from bands like Journey, AC/DC, and Metallica.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • Washburn Ichabods Women's Basketball vs. Fort Hays State Tigers

    Watch an exciting NCAA basketball game featuring the Washburn Ichabods facing off against the Fort Hays State Tigers at Lee Arena.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Pretend Friend Concert

    Enjoy a live concert featuring Pretend Friend at the Happy Basset Barrel House in Topeka.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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