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Monday, January 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Topeka becomes a warming center, offering shelter, meals, and warmth to those in need until January 11. WIBW
- ➤ Kansas Highway Patrol's Trooper Ben Gardner advises on winter driving precautions, emphasizing the importance of being well-prepared and limiting travel during heavy snowfalls. WIBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ SE 37th in Topeka, Kansas, is closed after a large fire below a railroad bridge, awaiting safety assessment. WIBW
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rock Creek USD 323 creatively announced a snow day through a parody video of Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off,' led by Superintendent Joan Simoneau. WIBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Topeka experienced its third-largest snowfall with 14 inches, leading to school closures and a citywide effort to clear and treat roads. The Topeka Capital-Journal
- ➤ A winter storm causes power outages affecting nearly 7,000 customers in Topeka and Lawrence, Kansas, with restoration times uncertain. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has fully resumed operations after a hardware failure caused a power outage, with the emergency department now open. WIBW
- ➤ Stormont Vail Health has adjusted its operations due to extreme weather, keeping its Midtown Express Care Clinic open but closing three other locations in Topeka. WIBW
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pretend Friend Concert
Enjoy a live concert featuring Pretend Friend at the Happy Basset Barrel House in Topeka.
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NA Meetings - Open Discussion for Beginners
An open candlelight discussion meeting for beginners providing supportive conversations in English.
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Weekly Country Dance Nights at Happy Basset Barrel House
Country Dance Nights feature free entry for ladies and dance lessons, providing an opportunity for the Topeka community to enjoy country music and dancing.
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