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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Topeka will offer free bulky trash pickup on Saturday, April 19 in the Historic North Topeka East Neighborhood Improvement Association area; houses on North Kansas Avenue will have early pickup during the Easterfest parade. Residents must set approved large items at the curb by 7 a.m.—materials like rocks, chemicals, tires, appliances and tree limbs are not accepted—and previous events removed over 13 tons of trash. KSNT
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ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday afternoon, firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at 5201 S.W. Shunga Drive in southwest Topeka that damaged a residence and lightly affected a neighboring house—no injuries were reported and no foul play is suspected. WIBW
- ➤ Emergency crews responded to an injury crash at 6:49 a.m. Thursday on northbound US-75 near S.W. 65th Street south of Topeka — no serious injuries were reported as Shawnee County sheriff’s deputies arrived shortly after. WIBW
- ➤ A crash on Thursday morning slowed traffic in the 2200 block of S.W. Gage Boulevard near the Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Affairs Medical Center—emergency crews responded and reported no injuries. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frederick Daniel Anguish, 54, of Topeka, was arrested early Thursday on US-75 near 142nd Road—three miles south of Mayetta—for methamphetamine possession and several related drug and driving charges and was booked in Jackson County Jail in Holton. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washburn Tech held its 12th annual letter of intent signing day on Thursday morning at its campus on 5724 SW Huntoon St., welcoming students who plan to attend in the fall. Leaders and local business representatives offered remarks celebrating technical education and the new career opportunities it brings. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Appleseed marked the 10th anniversary of the HOPE Act by releasing a report — issued Wednesday — that criticized state rules making it hard for Kansans to get SNAP benefits. The report urges lawmakers to change these policies — aligning them with Bob Dole's legacy — to better support families. Kansas Reflector
- ➤ A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper located a missing man with Alzheimer's during a traffic stop on US-36 in eastern Jewell County on Wednesday morning and coordinated with Omaha Police and Republic County Sheriff's Office to reunite him with his family. WIBW
- ➤ City leaders approved $168,000 from the General Fund Tuesday to support Hotel Topeka’s maintenance, which remains appraised at $3 million despite over $2.28 million spent on repairs since its October 2023 purchase — a reduction following a 2023 appeal that lowered its value from over $7 million. KSNT
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Open House for Stunning Shawnee Heights Ranch
1:30-3 p.m. — 2613 SE Scorpio Ave, Topeka, KS — Free entry — Explore a beautiful 5BD/3BA home featuring custom upgrades and spacious living areas.
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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
6-10 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Fun for the whole family — Sing and dance along with Elmo and friends in this interactive musical adventure.
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BUILD My Future
9 a.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Free entry — An engaging hands-on showcase for students to explore career opportunities in the construction industry.
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Hairball: A Rock Revival Celebration
— Time not specified — Stormont Vail Events Center — Tickets available now — Experience the electrifying performances of iconic rock bands in one unforgettable night.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-9 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Tickets starting at $51 — Experience the rich culture of Ireland through an engaging theatrical performance.
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TopCity Half Marathon
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Evergy Plaza — Registration required — Lace up for the 6th Annual TopCity Half Marathon and 5k as participants race through the heart of Topeka.
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Second Annual Mother's Day Brunch
10 AM – 1 PM — Townsite Plaza — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Mother's Day with a brunch fit for royalty.
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Mother's Day Ballroom Brunch Buffet
10:30 a.m. — The Weather Room — Adults $49, Children $14.99 — Celebrate Mother's Day with a delightful brunch buffet featuring a variety of delicious dishes and a spacious ballroom setting.
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RMHC Charity Golf Classic
11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Cypress Ridge Golf Course — Entry fee required — Enjoy a day of golfing while supporting a great cause.
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