Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Topeka.
🏘️ Community
At the Shawnee County Fair on Sunday, Shawnee County 4-H announced the new King and Queen, Austin Weber and Kelsey Louderback, at the Stormont Vail Events Center.
They both hope to boost 4-H programs + encourage local youth participation in new projects.
Family and friends gathered at the Kay McFarland Japanese Garden on July 27 to honor Kansas’ first female Supreme Court Chief Justice—she would have celebrated her 90th birthday despite passing away at 80 in 2015, and community leaders shared reflections on her lasting impact.
Fairlawn Nazarene Church hosted its Soaring Back to School event that gave away 500 backpacks and school supplies to elementary and middle school students from ten local partners — each group using a theme from a different part of the world.
The church will hold its Vacation Bible School program from July 30th through August 2nd with sessions from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 730 SW Fairlawn Rd.
🚨 Crime
Three people were arrested Friday for drug possession after a search warrant at the 200 block SE Klein St revealed marijuana, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia — they now face charges including intent to distribute.
🏛️ Government
Mission Township Road Department will close SW 53rd Street between SW Vorse Road and SW Urish Road today for emergency road repairs over a culvert—roadwork is scheduled to reopen on or before August 1, weather permitting.
🏈 Sports
Topeka native Josh Hammons, a former Washburn Rural standout and Wichita State bowler, has been chosen to join Team USA at the PANAM Bowling Youth Championship in Guatemala this August—he aims to help his team chase gold and boost his career in bowling.
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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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4-9 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of live music, dance, and local flavors in Topeka.
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