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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Family Initiative will celebrate 60 years of service at Sip & Safari on June 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Topeka Zoo's Kay McFarland Japanese Garden, featuring live music, food trucks & caricature artists while raising funds to provide children in foster care with essential items. WIBW
- ➤ During Memorial Day weekend, the Historic Topeka Cemetery will host special events with the Sons of Union Veterans’ Remembrance Ceremony at 9:00 a.m., a headstone dedication at 10:00 a.m., and Stories from the Grave tours every 15 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday will feature a Vietnam veterans observance at 10:00 a.m. at the cemetery’s bell tower—followed by more Stories from the Grave tours every 15 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WIBW
- ➤ Hundreds of motorcycle riders stopped in Topeka on Monday for the 35th annual Run for the Wall event that honors Vietnam War veterans—local supporters raised money to help pay for fuel on the ten-day ride to Washington, D.C. The journey marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and follows one of three routes that began in Ontario, California. KSNT
BUSINESS NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies stopped a Ford Escape early Friday on US-75 near 110th Road on the west side of Hoyt, arresting Topeka’s Dewayne Anderson for stolen property, an open container, illegal registration and no insurance while arresting Horton's Stella Mahkuk for possession of cocaine, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia — officials confirmed. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museum of Art + Light launched its new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects that offers audio tours, artist interviews and behind-the-scenes insights for visitors in the galleries or at home. The tool reinforces the museum's commitment to accessible art and is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library will host a summer reading program and daily family events at 1515 S.W. 10th Ave from June through August. A kickoff party on May 31 from 10 a.m. to noon will feature live music—Delta Haze, face painting, big trucks and art projects for kids. WIBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cleanup continued Tuesday morning after Monday night storms passed through Topeka — two small tornadoes touched down in Wabaunsee County near K-4 highway while falling trees and power poles caused minor damage in Pottawatomie County including in Belvue. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stormont Vail Health will host a Walk with a Doc event on Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University — community members can join Dr. Wade Stinson for a free outdoor walk to get health advice. WIBW
- ➤ AMR Topeka reported that 18.9% of cardiac arrest patients recovered enough to leave the hospital—nearly double the national rate of 10.5%. The local response system uses early defibrillation, high-performance CPR, advanced care and hospital coordination to boost survival chances. WIBW
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Phase one of an affordable housing project in East Topeka was approved on May 20 and will add 176 apartments on 7 acres near Hi-Crest. A separate development in the Union Tower District has a groundbreaking scheduled for June 3 at 11 a.m. with 230 units planned, including 38 for low-income residents. WIBW
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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.
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Envista Eats & Beats
6-9 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Experience vibrant live music and local flavors every Thursday evening in downtown Topeka.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eats & Beats Featuring Dead Bettys
Thursday evenings — Evergy Plaza — Enjoy local food trucks and live music — Experience an unforgettable summer of music in Downtown Topeka.
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