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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The All Hands on Deck Community Engagement Session will be held Wednesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Let's Help, 245 S.W. MacVicar Ave to present new efforts + a fresh partnership for the One Stop Homeless Resource Center aimed at ending chronic homelessness in the area. WIBW
- ➤ People in Topeka can choose from over 50 fireworks stands for Independence Day from local vendors and county sellers. Kansas lawmakers extended seasonal sales from June 20 to July 7 under Senate Bill 199—local ordinances allow fireworks use from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 3 and from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4. KSNT
- ➤ Envista Federal Credit Union partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas to help families with sick or premature infants by delivering baby care bags and snacks to Stormont Vail Health’s NICU. Employees led the quarterly EnvistaCares initiative—which supports local nonprofits—by voting on this effort to provide essential care during challenging times. WIBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, June 16 at 2:20 p.m., a 71-year-old woman lost control of her Nissan Rogue on I-470 in Topeka, causing the vehicle to roll off the road and strike a culvert, and her 80-year-old passenger from Osage City was seriously injured (both were wearing seatbelts). KSNT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Sunflower Music Festival will take place at Washburn University’s White Concert Hall from June 20 to 28, offering free nightly concerts with music ranging from orchestral to jazz—high school ensembles will perform on June 28 at 3 p.m. and additional outreach events are scheduled. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Police Department will hold two car-stop training sessions for high school students and their parents this summer—one at Crestview Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 21 and one at the Law Enforcement Center from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 19. WIBW
- ➤ Freedom’s Frontier said over 200 historic sites on the Kansas-Missouri border will cease to exist if Congress approves legislation to defund National Heritage Areas—its spokesman urged local residents to contact lawmakers to help preserve the region’s history and support rural towns. Kansas Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stormont Vail Health will hold its annual Celebration of Life on June 19 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.—an invitation-only event honoring families and donors with tributes on the Gift of Life Memorial Wall and opportunities to learn about organ donation. WIBW
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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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Live at Lunch Featuring Justwynnmore
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and family fun in the heart of downtown Topeka.
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Craig Morgan Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — $60 — Experience the hits of Craig Morgan in a vibrant country setting.
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