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Saturday, February 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 'PHAT Cats' program, a collaboration between Helping Hands Humane Society and Topeka Correctional Facility, pairs cats needing socialization with TCF residents to prepare them for adoption while providing residents with personal development opportunities. WIBW
- ➤ Topeka's warming centers, offered by TRM Ministries and Fellowship Hi-Crest since Feb. 11 due to cold weather, will close on Friday after serving 87 people and eight pets. KSNT
- ➤ Shawnee County announces major renovations for Gage Park and significant road improvement projects to begin later this year, alongside job openings. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Orlando Nafairous Jahau Braxton was sentenced to life in prison without parole for 25 years for the first degree murder of Khristopher Anthony Latron Brown and related crimes in Topeka, 2023. WIBW
- ➤ A Topeka man, Desmond A. Lindsey, faces first degree murder charges among others for his involvement in the city's second homicide of the year. WIBW
- ➤ Jahiem Brown was sentenced to over 22 years in prison for the 2022 shooting death of Louis Cantrell in Topeka, stemming from an argument over fireworks. KSNT
- ➤ The Topeka Police Department is investigating after an individual reported damage to their vehicle from bottles being thrown at cars on Wanamaker Road. KSNT
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Family Service & Guidance Center and Valeo Behavioral Health Care will merge to form a single entity, enhancing mental health and substance use services without anticipated layoffs or changes in patient care, aiming for completion by January 1, 2026. WIBW
- ➤ A blood drive at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ aims to support the 100,000 individuals in the U.S. with sickle cell disease, highlighting the importance of donors from the Black community due to unique antigen matches. WIBW
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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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St. Patrick's Day Street Party at The Celtic Fox
The Celtic Fox hosts a lively St. Patrick's Day street party featuring a parade, live music, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.
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