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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was struck and sent to the hospital on Monday, Aug. 25 near 10th and Washburn Avenue — police said the injury severity remains unknown. WIBW
- ➤ A motorcycle crash occurred Monday morning at S.W. 17th Street and Wanamaker Road in west Topeka — officials had no immediate word on injuries. WIBW
- ➤ Police closed the intersection at Southwest Washburn Avenue and Southwest 10th Street in central Topeka on Aug. 25 after a juvenile was hit by a vehicle — first responders arrived and the injured teen is stable. KSNT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Aug.22, a Shawnee County deputy stopped a white 2020 Dodge Charger near NW Grant Street and NW Jackson Street and arrested Topeka resident Rachael Ratzloff, 27, for drug possession and expired registration charges — the investigation remains ongoing. WIBW
- ➤ On Monday, Aug 18, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Topeka residents after a traffic stop on NE Poplar Street revealed a mismatched license plate, a defective windshield, multiple warrants, illegal narcotics, and two firearms — the investigation is ongoing. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new biography by historian Caleb Gayle details Edward McCabe’s role in founding Nicodemus—a town established in 1877 by African Americans formerly enslaved. The book, titled Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State, offers insight into Nicodemus as an oasis for Black Americans. Kansas Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two new rentable cabins are coming to Lake Shawnee as Shawnee County Parks and Recreation received approval from the County Commission on Monday morning—this nearly $300,000 project will be funded half by a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and half by the Campground Revolving Fund. WIBW
- ➤ The City of Topeka will begin improvements on Topeka Boulevard on Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 15th to 21st Street—replacing storm sewers and water mains, installing new sidewalks and ADA ramps, and updating the 17th Street intersection as part of a multi-year plan until December 2026. Contractors will keep through traffic operating while commuters may experience slower travel during peak hours. WIBW
- ➤ Shawnee County commissioners approved construction of two 800-square-foot cabins at Lake Shawnee on Monday—each cabin will have a bathroom and small kitchen and cost $297,979 with half of its funds coming from a KDWP grant. They also approved a $1,820,642 bid for a multi-culvert replacement project on Southeast Berryton Road set to start early next year before school resumes. KSNT
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KCECA Varsity Football Game
7-9 p.m. — Cornerstone Family Schools Inc — Free entry — Cheer on the Cornerstone Family as they host Kansas City East Christian Academy in a thrilling home conference football game.
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TRAPT Live in Topeka
7-8 p.m. — Jessie's Bar Outdoor Stage — General Admission $20 ($25 at the door) — Rock out with TRAPT as they perform hits from their new album!
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Holy Smokin' Jamboree 2025
8 a.m. - 10 p.m. — 2014 NW 46th St, Topeka, KS — $2 wristband for kid games — Enjoy BBQ, live music, and family-friendly activities at this annual jamboree.
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Tim Hawkins Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — $65-$86 — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Tim Hawkins.
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Highland Park vs. Sumner Academy Varsity Football
2-4 a.m. — Highland Park High School — Free entry — Catch the exciting matchup between Highland Park and Sumner Academy's varsity football teams.
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12th Annual Dueling Pianos Fundraiser
6-10 p.m. — The Townsite Avenue Ballroom — Various ticket prices — Enjoy a night filled with music, laughter, and support for kids in need.
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Sumner Academy Boys Varsity Soccer Match
2:00 – 3:45 AM — Highland Park High School — Free entry — Watch the competitive showdown as Highland Park faces Sumner Academy in this conference soccer match.
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