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Topeka
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Topeka engages in numerous activities including a scholarship banquet, worship service, and community service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The Topeka Capital-Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ John J. Shaw was arrested in North Topeka following a traffic stop where he provided false information and was found with illegal narcotics and a suspended driver's license. WIBW
- ➤ The Topeka Police Department is currently investigating an early Thursday morning shooting in Northeast Topeka where one individual was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Rita Blitt Gallery at Washburn University is temporarily closed due to water damage from a faulty valve, with updates available via the Mulvane Art Museum's digital platforms. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Topeka is set to gain a vital healthcare resource with the opening of the Southside Wellness Clinic on Jan. 27, offering various medical services to address the area's high uninsured rates. KSNT
- ➤ Stormont Vail Health is set to host a community blood drive on Jan. 22 to address a national blood shortage, encouraging donations of all types, especially O negative, A negative, and B negative. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Washburn's men's and women's tennis teams are ranked No. 8 and No. 11 respectively in the ITA preseason rankings ahead of their exhibition match on Jan. 25. WIBW
- ➤ Four Washburn University basketball players have been named to the 2025 Bevo Francis Award Watch List, recognizing the top players in small college basketball. WIBW
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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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2025 Kansas Lawn and Garden Show
The Kansas Lawn and Garden Show offers homeowners a vast array of exhibits and expert discussions on landscaping, gardening, and home improvement in a family-friendly environment.
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2025 Topeka Polar Plunge
The 2025 Topeka Polar Plunge offers a fun-filled day featuring registration, a costume contest, cornhole games, and a silent auction to benefit Special Olympics Kansas.
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Top Town Throw Down – TBTWC Home Tournament
The Top Town Throw Down is a wrestling tournament for Open, Novice, and Girls divisions held at Washburn Rural High School.
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