Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ About 2,000 people attended a historic beer festival in downtown Topeka where nearly 400 beer options were on tap from Midwestern and Sunflower vendors—an after-party with live music outside the Celtic Fox marked the event as a return of a much-loved local tradition. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bria Skonberg kicked off the 2025 Topeka Jazz Concert Series yesterday at the Topeka Performing Arts Center by performing two hours of jazz with her quintet (she said the music brings people together). The next show is scheduled for October 19. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ TK Fights Fentanyl hosted its third annual Fentanyl Awareness Rally at the State Capitol, inviting people who lost loved ones to share photos and stories—giving hope through recovery experiences. Amber Saale-Burger, who lost four family members, shared her experience to help others find a way forward. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas tennis head coach Todd Chapman joined K-Nation on Sunday to discuss his 13th season and the program's growth, noting the team's seven NCAA Tournament appearances and its most recent 2025 showing. He spoke with sports anchor Sydney Clark about plans for the upcoming season. KSNT
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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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2025 Combat Air Museum Car Show
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Combat Air Museum — $20/vehicle — Experience a unique car show on historic tarmac with classic cars, awards, food trucks, and family fun.
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