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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Topeka police responded to a shooting early Saturday in southeast Topeka where officers found an adult male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound — he was taken to a local hospital and the investigation remains ongoing. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mulvane Art Fair has delighted local art fans for 31 years and featured 85 vendors selling work like glass, photography, and ceramics—raising over $40,000 to support the local art museum. The event will continue on Sunday at Washburn University from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WIBW
- ➤ A parish in North Topeka is honoring its heritage with Germanfest, an annual event that features traditional food, polka music and a beer garden to raise funds for Holy Family School. Day 2 continues today with an indoor mass at 8 a.m.—the festival will end around 3 p.m. WIBW
- ➤ Kansas writer Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg will release her memoir 'The Magic Eye: A Story of Saving a Life and a Place in the Age of Anxiety' in July by Mammoth Publications, sharing her battle with ocular melanoma and the deep bond she feels with the land. Her book recounts her journey from illness to recovery and highlights her long-standing ties to family and Kansas — offering a personal window into life and nature. Kansas Reflector
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Zoo held informational booths on World Oceans Day to show how local actions in Kansas affect water quality in the oceans. Zoo leaders urged residents to save water—by reducing waste and choosing sustainably produced seafood—to protect this vital resource. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting next week, the Kansas Corporation Commission will hold public hearings so Evergy Kansas Central customers can ask questions and comment on a request for an 8.62% rate increase that would raise electric bills by an average of $13.05 monthly if approved — the company filed a $196.4 million application in January with new rates set to take effect in September while written comments will be accepted until July 14th. The hearings are scheduled for June 11th in Wichita and June 16th in Topeka. 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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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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Bill S.'s 65th Sobriety Anniversary Celebration
2-5 p.m. — Grace United Methodist Church — Bring finger foods — Celebrate Bill S.'s 65 years of sobriety with cake and open mic sharing.
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