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Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kansas residents can support the Topeka Zoo by purchasing specialty license plates for a $50 annual donation, which aids the zoo's mission. WIBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car caught fire early Tuesday morning at S.E. 6th Avenue and Leland Street in East Topeka, with emergency crews responding to the fully involved blaze. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Topeka experienced a record high of 36 homicides in 2023, surpassing the previous high, with officials updating the count to include a victim previously unrecorded. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washburn University is set to make a major announcement during its 160th birthday celebration, coinciding with its impactful annual Day of Giving fundraiser. KSNT
- ➤ Dr. Alan Bearman of Washburn University provides essential advice for prospective students on navigating financial aid and scholarship applications. KSNT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Topeka city leaders are considering a new ordinance that could lead to the clearance of 20 homeless camps, involving amendments to camping regulations and a projected $12,000 cost to the city. KSNT
- ➤ Kansas advocacy groups propose a comprehensive plan to the state's House to reduce and ultimately eliminate a 4,300-person waiting list for Medicaid services catered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by implementing reforms and increasing program slots. Kansas Reflector
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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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Sumner Academy Boys Varsity Basketball at Highland Park
The Highland Park varsity basketball team hosts Sumner Academy for a home conference game, showcasing competitive high school athletics.
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Kansas Silent Film Festival: A Girl in Every Port Screening
The Kansas Silent Film Festival features a screening of the classic silent film 'A Girl in Every Port' accompanied by live music, providing an immersive experience of silent cinema.
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Pisces Paint & Party in Topeka
This event invites participants to enjoy a fun evening of painting and socializing with drinks on March 1st, 2025.
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Topeka Japanese Cultural Celebration: A Unique Event Supporting Rescue Cats
The inaugural Topeka Japanese Cultural Celebration on March 2, 2025, features traditional Japanese activities, authentic cuisine, and a fundraising effort to support local rescue cats.
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