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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Somerset Lavender will host the first Red, White & Lavender Festival on Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. at 9000 KS-4 west of Topeka, and the event is expected to draw at least 500 people to pick fresh lavender, sip lavender lemonade, taste soft-serve ice cream, and shop from 13 vendors including a food truck selling $10 lavender bundles. KSNT
- ➤ Cyclists riding in the annual Biking Across Kansas 2025 event are traveling 72 miles from Washington to Sabetha today as they continue a 475-mile, eight-day ride through north Kansas—passing along county roads and key highways from the Colorado border. The noncompetitive event has been held every year since 1975 except in 2020. KSNT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday a man was seriously injured when a tractor fell on him while he worked on it at the 2900 block of SE Tecumseh Rd—he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. KSNT
- ➤ A man was seriously injured on Tuesday when a tractor fell on him while he was working on it at the 2900 block of SE Tecumseh Rd at 10:30 a.m.—he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. KSNT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers arrested Lacie Monique Alexander, 37, on Tuesday in East Topeka after a domestic disturbance at the 2000 block of S.E. Bellview Avenue, and she faces charges of burglary and battery — she is held on a $50,000 bond. WIBW
- ➤ A person in a mental health crisis was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a short foot chase that began near S.W. 37th Street and Topeka Boulevard+ ended near 37th Street and S. Kansas Avenue at 7:13 a.m.+ no injuries were reported. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Army has placed the Fort Riley Museum among over 20 museums that may close after an operational review—approval for the closure is expected in the next few weeks and the museum is set to be shuttered to the public by the end of September 2027. KSNT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, KMC Dermatology unveiled a new skin cancer treatment using Image-Guided SRT during Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Week—targeting patients on blood thinners or with cancers in areas of poor circulation. The nearly pain‐free procedure has a reported cure rate above 99%—offering an advanced non‐surgical option for skin cancer patients 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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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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An Unforgettable Evening with Eddie Wakes
7-8:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Ticket sales start May 6 — Experience the remarkable voice of Topeka native Eddie Wakes in a night of music and excitement.
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