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Topeka
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Topeka's 21st Street water main repair, including the replacement of old cast iron with new plastic mains, is slated for completion by August 19 to enhance reliability and reduce future disruptions. KSNT
- ➤ The Kansas Department of Revenue announced the Flint Hills design as the winner for the state's new personalized license plate, chosen by over 56% of more than 30,000 votes. WIBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Orion Education & Training provides free courses for adults to earn their high school diploma, with 1,369 graduates already benefitting. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge dismissed most claims but allowed two female Topeka police administrators to continue with their gender discrimination lawsuit regarding a 2021 promotion decision. The Topeka Capital-Journal
- ➤ Kansas's State Treasurer launches an outreach to help nonprofits claim a share of over $640 million in unclaimed property ahead of National Nonprofit Day. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KU and K-State are both ranked in the preseason AP poll for the first time since 1996, with K-State at No. 18 and KU at No. 22 for the 2024 football season. WIBW
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Book Club: Exploring 'The Invention of Wings'
Experience an engaging discussion on the profound themes of friendship and sisterhood in 'The Invention of Wings' by Sue Monk Kidd at a community book club meeting.
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Engaging Discussion on Edna Ferber's So Big
Join fellow readers for a thoughtful exploration of Edna Ferber's classic novel, So Big, through an interactive Zoom discussion.
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Hayden Varsity Soccer vs. Piper
Experience an exciting high school varsity soccer match as Hayden takes on Piper at home.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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