Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Fourteen K-9 teams from local law enforcement will compete in the third annual K-9 Games at Stormont Vail Events Center on Sunday, Sept.
13—featuring a car show held outside from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and skill competitions inside Landon Arena starting at 1 p.m.
💼 Business
Sean Dixon, Visit Topeka’s president, will leave later this year to lead Visit Colorado Springs (a similar tourism group).
The Greater Topeka Partnership thanked him for six years of work that boosted local tourism.
🎭 Culture
Topeka’s 51st Huff ‘n Puff Hot Air Balloon Rally will be held Sept.
11 to 13 at the Mount Hope Balloon Field in SW Huntoon — Fairlawn, where visitors can see 20 balloons including new remote control and shaped types, vendor booths and evening launches and glows.
The Topeka Zoo will host the Wildlife + Nature Festival on Sept.
19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering over 30 booths with free family activities, a raffle with six chances for $5, and a seed sale with native pollinator seeds to benefit tiger conservation.
📰 Economy
Kansas farmers faced extreme heat that hurt crops late in the season and raised costs, leaving many uncertain about a fall harvest.
Light rain came Wednesday, but concerns remain that the damage will affect yields & their ability to cover spring expenses.
🏛️ Government
On Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., the Topeka Fire Department went door-to-door at Coachlight North Village Mobile Home Park to share smoke alarm safety tips after a fatal mobile home fire on Sept.
7 claimed a 9-year-old (Alex Honea).
🏥 Health
The Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services and local leaders unveiled a new mural in downtown Topeka aimed at encouraging mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
The artwork—titled 'Your Future matters More Than You Know'—reminds residents that support is available at the 24-hour hotline 9-8-8.
🏈 Sports
Washburn football moves on from last weekend's tie and will start conference play Saturday, Sept.
12 at Northwest Missouri State. The team remains motivated by a tough record from last year as it seeks a win.
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