Daily Topeka Logo Daily Topeka

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

SHARE

Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Connect55+ Topeka is developing a new 134-apartment senior living community in Topeka, set to open in Spring 2025 with amenities focused on residents' wellness.  WIBW
  • After over a century, Topeka Army Sgt. Boyd Mulligan, killed in WWI, was honored with a headstone arranged by Kevin Boatright.  The Topeka Capital-Journal

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Eight Auburn-Washburn school district students were unharmed but delayed for classes due to a collision between their bus and a car on Monday morning.  The Topeka Capital-Journal
  • Emergency crews were dispatched to a railroad bridge in Topeka after a bicyclist fell off, with injury details still pending.  WIBW

CRIME NEWS

  • Two men, Rammelo Hakeem Boatwright and Lorenzo Antonio Pattmon III, have been charged with first-degree murder and other crimes related to a homicide in Topeka, where a stolen vehicle incident led to a fatal shooting.  WIBW

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Topeka has collected nearly 28,000 cubic yards of storm debris since a severe storm hit on Aug. 15, with clean-up still ongoing.  KSNT

HEALTH NEWS

  • The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus adds Dr. Christina Peterson, a Topeka native with advanced training in urology, to their team.  WIBW
  • The American Red Cross in Kansas reports a blood supply emergency due to cancellations of nearly 60 drives after Hurricane Debby and weather events.  KSNT
  • Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka plans a blood drive to combat the national shortage, emphasizing the critical impact of each donation.  WIBW

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

    View event
  • 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

    View event
  • Hayden Varsity Soccer vs. Piper

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

    Thu, 9/12/24

    View event
  • 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

    View event
  • 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

    View event
  • Explore Mars's Topeka Chocolate Production Facility

    Experience a guided tour of the expansive 500,000 square foot Mars facility in Topeka, where iconic chocolate brands like M&M and Snickers are produced.

    Tue, 9/17/24

    View event
  • Disney Themed Skate Night at Sk8away

    Experience an enchanting evening of skating while dressed as your favorite Disney character and meeting beloved Disney icons.

    Wed, 9/18/24

    View event
  • Free Family Fun Night at Kansas Children's Discovery Center

    Experience an evening of exploration and play at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center with free admission for families on designated Thursdays each month.

    Thu, 9/19/24

    View event
  • Justwynmoore Band Live Music Event

    Experience a lively evening of classic rock, blues, soul, and funk with local favorites Justwynmoore Band in a family-friendly environment.

    Fri, 9/20/24

    View event
  • Indy Races for Childhood Cancer - A Beneficial Community Event

    Experience a day of racing and community support for childhood cancer research at Lake Shawnee, with multiple race options available for participants and virtual engagement.

    Sat, 9/21/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Topeka

Daily Topeka is a community newsletter sharing current events in Topeka, Kansas. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Topeka community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Topeka, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Topeka.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Topeka and across Kansas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Topeka community.

We help people in Topeka save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Topeka, about Topeka, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Topeka

A free Topeka community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
No spam
Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.

© Daily Topeka. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here