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Topeka
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities said Andrew Larsen, a Topeka man driving a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Monday morning after his vehicle collided with a 2025 Peterbilt semitrailer on I-70 near the Lecompton exit in a construction zone—both drivers wore seat belts and the semitrailer’s driver was uninjured. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Topeka man, 24-year-old Wisdom Curls, was charged with first degree murder on July 23 after authorities concluded the alleged killing of 72-year-old Terry Keller that occurred on July 15 in the 1500 block of SW Clay Street — he faces multiple felony charges and is held on a $1,000,000 bond. WIBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a unanimous settlement agreement that lets Black Hills Energy raise natural gas rates to recover service costs. Residential customers using about 53.6 therms will see a roughly $5.96 monthly increase effective August 1— the settlement also secures an additional $10.8 million in incremental revenue and refunds $2.9 million in excess tax. WIBW
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ AE Wealth Management announced it surpassed $40 billion in assets under management—marking a key milestone driven by trusted advisors since its start in 2016. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Topeka has named retired firefighter Chad Longstaff as interim fire chief set to begin on Aug. 4. Longstaff, a 35-year veteran, will replace retiring chief Randy Phillips, who will serve until Dec. 22. The Topeka Capital-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Valeo Behavioral Health and Heritage Bank are teaming up for the Creations of Hope exhibit at the Heritage Bank lobby, 3024 SW Wanamaker Rd, from Aug. 4 to 15 to show art made by people connected to Valeo that highlights mental health healing. The exhibit will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WIBW
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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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Get Down in T-Town
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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