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Topeka
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Prevention and Resiliency Services (PARS) will celebrate its 60th anniversary with an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. June 12 at its office at 2209 SW 29th St.—the event will give visitors a chance to learn about the organization’s efforts to educate the community on substance use prevention. WIBW
- ➤ Volunteers from Town and Country Christian Church distributed about 33,000 lbs of food at the Harvesters event at Kansas Neurological Institute on Thursday morning in Topeka—about 220 cars were served and the church said the need remains steady. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three people were arrested after two traffic stops Tuesday night in Topeka; a north side stop at 7:30 p.m. saw a deputy with a K+9 unit arrest 61-year-old Ruth A. Ohandlen-Swiger for drug charges and 63-year-old Johnny L. Powers Sr. for a felony warrant, and a later stop in the Highland Park area near S.E. 17th Street led to the arrest of 62-year-old Darius R. Moore for drug distribution+vehicle violations. WIBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fuel supplies in western Kansas and three other Midwestern states improved last week after high demand, maintenance delays, and long transport distances led to a shortage. Brian Posler from Fuel True said experts believe the 500,000-gallon tanks will take months to refill—offering hope for local fuel distributors. Kansas Reflector
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washburn University will break glass next week to start the largest building transformation in its history at the Henderson Learning Resources Center on the Topeka campus — officials say the renamed Advisors Excel Hall will offer modern spaces for students, faculty and visitors with a ceremony set for 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. WIBW
- ➤ The Kansas Legislature task force is debating if high school graduation rates should gauge student success after allegations of record manipulation at Wichita Southeast, with some members saying the rates do not reflect true learning + others defending them as a key indicator of school readiness. Kansas Reflector
- ➤ Artist INC is an eight‐week seminar that teaches local artists business skills—sessions run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays from Sept. 2 to Oct. 21 at ArtsConnect on 909 N. Kansas Ave and applications are due by 5 p.m. June 16. WIBW
- ➤ A free teen driving school from B.R.A.K.E.S. will offer safe driving training on June 21—22 with classes starting at 8 a.m. on both days, at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and at noon on Sunday. The program partners with the Kansas Department of Transportation and AAA Club Alliance to provide lessons from law enforcement officers and top fuel drag racers on avoiding crashes and handling emergencies. KSNT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Topeka's water comes from the Kansas River as it is pulled into the Water Treatment Plant which treats the water with chemicals—chlorine to kill germs and lime to soften it—before sending it through over 900 miles of pipes and into water towers. The plant filters out dirt and impurities, and tests have shown the water is free of plastics and PFAS. WIBW
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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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