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Sunday, February 9th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Participants in Topeka's Polar Plunge braved cold waters at West Ridge Mall in a creative fundraiser for the Special Olympics Kansas, offering support through donations and a silent auction. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Olivia Miller, 51, was killed in a Topeka shooting, with Devin M. Miller, 29, held on murder and battery charges; two others were injured. The Topeka Capital-Journal
- ➤ Shawnee County deputies arrested two individuals after a stolen U-Haul chase, recovering illegal narcotics and stolen items inside the vehicle. KSNT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Area high school AP art students enhanced their skills at the fourth annual Art Lock-In, learning from guest artist Jen Unekis and preparing their works for a gallery sale in March. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Young competitors showcase their vocabulary at the Shawnee Co. Spelling Bee, with Rishik Sinha winning first place and advancing to the Sunflower State Spelling Bee. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Washburn University's basketball teams, both men and women, secured victories against Central Missouri, with the men maintaining an unbeaten season record. WIBW
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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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