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Friday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded to a blaze at a former Menninger building on the 5800 block of S.W. 6th Avenue in west Topeka Thursday morning—smoke was seen on site and no injuries were reported. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement ended a manhunt after arresting a primary suspect following a June 26 high-speed chase along I-70 near McDowell Creek Road east of Junction City—officials halted the search for two other dangerous suspects due to thick terrain. KSNT
- ➤ A 9-year-old boy reported missing Wednesday morning was found in west Topeka when the sheriff's office used new camera technology — with alert citizens guiding authorities — to safely reunite him with his family. WIBW
- ➤ A Topeka man, Wesley Reel Bennett, 23, was indicted for allegedly assaulting and seriously injuring a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation on Tribal land in June; the FBI + Tribal Police are investigating the case. WIBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, AAA reported that unleaded gas averaged $2.91 a gallon in Topeka—up from $2.89 a week earlier—while diesel prices rose by 13 cents to $3.45 a gallon. Nearly 700,000 Kansans planned to travel over the Fourth of July weekend, joining more than 72 million Americans taking trips nationwide. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Topeka Public Schools held summer camps where 3rd to 5th graders built a miniature treehouse — a hands-on project to learn planning and creation — and kindergarteners and 1st graders practiced basic coding and robotics with Legos. Tomorrow students will test the treehouses for structural soundness to ensure safe designs. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas transportation officials announced that westbound I-70 in downtown Topeka will be closed Saturday, June 28 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. for lane shift work on the Polk-Quincy Viaduct project + drivers are advised to use detour routes via I-470, U.S. 75, and K-4. Officials also recommended following a local detour from 10th Avenue to Topeka Boulevard + Sixth and MacVicar Avenues for westbound traffic. KSNT
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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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HAYSTAK Live Performance
9 p.m. — The Woodshed Event Center — General admission $20, meet & greet options available — Enjoy an electrifying live show by HAYSTAK with early doors opening for an all-age experience.
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Sporting KC Summer Soccer Camp
July 21-24 — Bettis Sports Complex — Not specified — Develop soccer skills and enjoy a fun-filled camp for young players aged 5-14.
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Grades Of Absolute Truth Acoustic Set
6:30 p.m. — B&B Theatres Topeka Wheatfield 9 — Tickets available — Experience an evening of soulful acoustic music from Dallas-based artist Grades Of Absolute Truth.
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PBR Shawnee County Fair Professional Bull Riding
7-8:30 p.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling bull riding action with top riders competing for victory.
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