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Topeka
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On September 5, volunteers sold 9,000 Chiefs flags at local McDonald's in Topeka to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities—flags began selling at 6 a.m. and sold out by 10 a.m. The event, extended in 2021, has raised over $80,000 to help families with hospital care. WIBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dialogue Coffee House opened a new location inside Washburn University's School of Applied Studies building on Friday morning — the building formerly known as Mabee Library — to create jobs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and give students hands-on work experience as part of a long-planned partnership. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Topeka police arrested Dalton Wolf Thompson (28) on Thursday night for charges linked to a shooting in Oakland where one man died and another was hospitalized after officers reached the 1000 block of NE Poplar Street. KSNT
- ➤ Two 17-year-olds were arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of Kansas intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym on June 30 in Washington, D.C.—police continue to search for a third suspect. KSNT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kansas farmers worry that low prices and lost export markets will hurt profits even as a tremendous milo crop is expected this season. Co-op official Kim Barnes and others are seeking new buyers at trade events—hoping to boost sales and support the local economy. Kansas Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Department of Transportation will close the eastbound U.S. 24 exit ramp to northbound U.S. 75 on Monday, Sept. 8 until late November as it repairs a bridge on U.S. 75—drivers will use marked detours via southbound U.S. 75 and NW Lower Silver Lake Road. WIBW
- ➤ Kansas Department of Transportation will start a bridge replacement project at I-35 and Gardner Road on Monday, Sept. 8 — the project will replace the bridge and add turn lanes, shoulders, lighting and pedestrian facilities in phases, with work expected to finish in November 2027. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas health officials are preparing rapid response plans for cases of flesh-eating screwworm infections after issuing an alert on Sept 5 following an outbreak in Central America—local healthcare providers are advised to report suspected travel-related cases. The Kansas Department of Agriculture is working with the USDA to coordinate prevention efforts in the state. KSNT
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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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Tap That Topeka Beer Festival
5:30-11:30 p.m. — The Celtic Fox — Tickets starting at $50 — Experience over 400 craft beers, delicious food trucks, and live music in downtown Topeka.
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Highland Park vs. Sumner Academy Girls Varsity Volleyball Match
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Highland Park High School — Check local listings — Come cheer for the Highland Park and Sumner Academy volleyball teams in a thrilling conference match.
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Highland Park vs. East Football Game
7-9 p.m. — Highland Park High School — Admission Fee Required — Cheer on the Highland Park varsity football team as they take on East from Wichita in this exciting non-conference matchup.
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Yachtley Crew Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Last-minute concert tickets available — Experience the Yachtley Crew live in Topeka for an entertaining evening.
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Liverpool Legends Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Public on sale starts August 15 at 10AM — Experience internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends honoring the music of The Beatles.
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5th Annual Oktoberfest
3-8 p.m. — Prince of Peace Lutheran Church — Free entry — Enjoy family fun with food, shopping, and activities at this community Oktoberfest.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Mark Caine
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