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Topeka
Monday, July 21st, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, children and teens gathered for a 4H horse show as twin sisters Paige and Alexis Chockley competed with their horses Cowboy and Bodhi—one of only three yearly events for youth riders in the area. The show leads up to the Shawnee County fair at Stormont Vail event center next weekend. WIBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Topeka man, 66-year-old Mark Moore, went missing late Saturday night and was found dead after drowning at Council Grove City Lake—his body was recovered around 11:29 p.m. after police received a report at 9:35 p.m. KSNT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cold Stone Creamery in Topeka celebrated National Ice Cream Day today despite the rain—drawing many families and recording one of its busiest days, according to assistant manager Aya Berry. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Topeka men were arrested for meth possession following a traffic stop on Friday, July 18 in NW Topeka Boulevard — they face felony narcotics charges as the investigation continues. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Medicaid dental rates increased on July 1 after the Legislature appropriated $10m to boost payments for exams, cleanings and fillings—more than 75 dental providers helped guide the changes and the move marks the first significant rate update in over 25 years. WIBW
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Kansas Ballet - The Wizard of Oz
7-8:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Tickets $15 — Experience the magic of dance in this enchanting ballet adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.
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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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99s-2000s Skate Party
11 p.m.-2 a.m. — Sk8away Inc. — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — Relive the nostalgia of the 90s and 2000s while skating to throwback hits.
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We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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