Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
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🏘️ Community
On Sunday, Washburn University hosted a program titled 'A Message for Our Times' presented by the 70th Anniversary Brown Coalition to mark 71 years since Brown v.
Board ended legal segregation in schools. Keynote speaker Tim Wise and District Attorney Mark Dupree, Sr. stressed that open dialogue on racial equality remains essential — local attendees included Leola Montgomery, the 104-year-old widow of Oliver Brown.
🚨 Crime
Topeka Police Department responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Southeast Locust Street Sunday night at about 9:39 p.m.—one person was transported and the investigation remains ongoing.
🎓 Education
High school seniors in Topeka celebrated graduation over the weekend as ceremonies were held at the Topeka Performing Arts Center and Stormont Vail Events Center.
Graduates from Hayden, Seaman, Washburn Rural and Shawnee Heights expressed pride and readiness for new opportunities—marking the end of their high school journey.
🏛️ Government
Longtime Topeka City Councilwoman Karen Hiller is running for reelection in District 1 and will focus on the city's budget gap, affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.
She brings extensive nonprofit management and budgeting experience (having served since 2009) and faces challengers Jolie Lippitt, Tyler Jaggers and Eli Bohannan.
🎉 Topeka Events
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Boxing Event
5-6 p.m. — GreatLIFE Performance Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the thrill of boxing at this local venue.
2025 Heartland Classic Peruvian Horse Show
1:00 PM – 12:59 PM — Stormont Vail Events Center — Entry fee varies — Experience the elegance and competition of Peruvian horses in Topeka's premier equine event.
Envista Eats & Beats
6-9 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Experience vibrant live music and local flavors every Thursday evening in downtown Topeka.
2025 GermanFest Brat Trot
8-9 a.m. — Santa Fe Park — $30 — Celebrate German culture while fundraising for local schools with a fun 5K Brat Trot run.
Aldersgate Village On-Site Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Aldersgate Village Life Plan Community — Free entry — Explore a faith-based retirement community focused on quality living and care.
Concert for a Child Featuring Logan Mize
6-10 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a heartwarming night of country tunes at this community concert for a great cause.
🏠 Topeka Real Estate
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