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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library reopened its Kids Library on Thursday morning — a new space filled with a climbing wall, aquarium, and imaginative play station that thrilled children and eased parents' visits as speeches and a ribbon cutting marked the event. The library will launch its summer reading program on June 1 — a program that will encourage free reading and playful learning for young visitors. WIBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews responded to a crash on Thursday morning near S.W. 10th Ave & Lane St in central Topeka at 9 a.m., with at least one vehicle sustaining substantial damage and no serious injuries reported. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kansas satanist leader Michael Stewart held a black mass protest at the Statehouse on March 28 that led to clashes with Catholics and arrests, but Shawnee County prosecutors will not pursue charges—Stewart is planning an early August nighttime demonstration on the south lawn inviting Wiccans, pagans and others. Kansas Reflector
- ➤ A 33-year-old Topeka man was charged by prosecutors after he engaged in a shootout with police on May 23 when officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 1500 block of Southwest 24th Street—he faces charges of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, aggravated domestic battery, and domestic battery. KSNT
- ➤ A Topeka family reported that new video from May 15 shows 25-year-old Kaden Zubler walking along Topeka Blvd north of NW Morse St at 8:10 p.m.—he was seen in a red shirt, jeans, red UA shoes, and eyeglasses—while authorities and his family ask anyone with footage to help locate him as a $5000 reward is offered. WIBW
- ➤ On May 23, in the 1500 block of S.W. 24th Street in west-central Topeka, Dustin Christopher Kuney, 33, fired his handgun at officers responding to a domestic call before surrendering after multiple officers returned fire — he now faces charges of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, aggravated domestic battery, and domestic battery while held on bonds totaling $257,500 with no injuries reported. WIBW
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews from Bettis Asphalt and Construction Company will close the Branner Bridge in Oakland on June 2 for about 110 days to replace pavement, approach slabs, abutments and pier expansion joints along Branner Street between SE 3rd Street and about 260 feet north of NE Atchison Avenue (the project is budgeted at $824,463). Several bus stops will pause service during the work. WIBW
- ➤ Work crews will close the Branner Bridge in the Oakland neighborhood on Monday, June 2 for repairs that will last about 110 days — drivers must use detour routes as the project replaces pavement and updates bridge structures. KSNT
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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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Country Stampede Festival 2025
June 25-28 — Topeka, Kansas — Prices vary — Celebrate country music with top artists, family-friendly fun, and delicious local cuisine.
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7th Annual Sneakers & Smiles Golf Tournament
2-8 p.m. — Cypress Ridge Golf Course — $380 team entry fee — Participate in a fun-filled golf tournament benefiting Sole Reason, complete with extras like a silent auction and raffle prizes.
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Summer Fireworks Extravaganza
7-10 p.m. — Avondale East Field — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of music, food, and a spectacular fireworks display.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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