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Saturday, August 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Topeka's Oakland Pool will officially open for a single weekend on August 24-25, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its launch.  WIBW
  • The temporary overnight closure of the U.S. 75 bridge in Topeka scheduled for Friday, Aug. 16 was postponed, but the bridge repair project continues as planned.  WIBW
  • Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka, Kansas, is urging people to adopt or foster dogs for free after storms led to overcrowded kennels.  WIBW
  • Shawnee County Public Works is closing a section of Topeka Blvd for roadworks, including the installation of a new turning lane and culvert replacement, with completion expected by August 23, 2024.  WIBW

CRIME NEWS

  • Amber Peery was convicted for the deaths of 3 Girl Scouts in Kansas due to making an illegal U-turn on the highway, amidst debates over commonality of such maneuvers and investigative failures.  The Topeka Capital-Journal
  • Topeka Police Department warns of increased credit card skimmer threat after discovering a device at a local grocery store.  KSNT

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Topeka's flood mitigation efforts, including levees and floodwalls, are designed to reduce but not eliminate flood risk, a response to historical floods and recent infrastructure improvements.  KSNT
  • Kansas officials protest Nebraska's water transfer plan over concerns it could harm local fishing destinations by introducing invasive carp species.  WIBW

HEALTH NEWS

  • Kansas health authorities issue advisories on several lakes, including Lake Shawnee, due to harmful blue-green algae blooms.  WIBW

EVENTS

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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.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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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.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • Hayden Varsity Soccer vs. Piper

    Experience an exciting high school varsity soccer match as Hayden takes on Piper at home.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Live Music Night with True North

    Experience an entertaining evening of original music and stories with True North and special guest Caleb Nelsen at Compass Point in Topeka.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • Fire Truck Pull Fundraiser Competition

    Experience an exciting day of community fun with teams competing to pull a fire truck, featuring food, music, and a craft fair suitable for all ages.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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