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Topeka
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The historic Topeka Cemetery unveiled a new headstone for young Elias Kempton (who died of pneumonia at age two) at 10 a.m. Saturday to honor the first burial in the cemetery. The cemetery launched its Remember Me program (designed to provide headstones for unmarked graves) to memorialize children interred over the past 160 years. WIBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on U.S. 75 in Coffey County yesterday at 10 a.m. left Dallas Reeves dead when his 2009 Toyota Camry hit a 2021 Chevy Silverado—its driver Charles Jarrell suffered serious injuries and a 6-year-old passenger had minor injuries. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sons of Union Veterans held their annual remembrance ceremony at Topeka Cemetery at the start of Memorial Day weekend to honor their Civil War ancestors. Several speakers, including local ROTC members and Scouts (with representative Kirk Nystrom explaining the personal cost of the war), joined family descendants as the community remembered the sacrifices made. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fight Night at Evergy Plaza was a success as thousands cheered on boxers in a converted boxing ring—some representing Capital City. The free event marked the second year in a row that Topeka hosted the knockout fight night. WIBW
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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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Undercover: An 80's Experience
6-9 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — $8 cover, kids under 12 are free — Enjoy an energetic night of singing and dancing to your favorite 80's hits with local talent.
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Topeka Renaissance Festival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — The Woodshed Event Center — $14+ per day — Experience jousting, games, and entertainment at this exciting festival of medieval fun.
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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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