Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Topeka.
🏘️ Community
Topeka Tenants is knocking on doors and hosting community events to help residents access local resources.
The group will hold its outreach initiatives across neighborhoods in the coming weeks (details are yet to be announced).
🎭 Culture
More than 100 Pokémon fans lined up early outside a Target on Wanamaker Sunday to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
The event provided a free limited edition card and a ticket to buy two boxes of unique cards at noon.
🏥 Health
The Shawnee County Health Department reported a measles exposure at Stormont Vail Health (1500 SW 10th Ave) between 10:15 p.m. Sept.
20 and 4:30 a.m. Sept. 21; officials advise those present to monitor for symptoms and avoid contact with high-risk groups until Oct. 12.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a boil water advisory for Eskridge after an equipment failure led to low water pressure (increasing the chance of bacterial contamination); residents are urged to boil water before use until the problem is fixed.
🏈 Sports
KU soccer won a game by 2 to 0 on Sunday after Jillian Gregorski scored two late goals against Arizona.
The undefeated Jayhawks have won all five home matches and will face Baylor on Friday at 7 p.m.
Washburn soccer beat Northwest Missouri State 2-0 on Sunday as coach Davy Phillips reached his 100th win — with Leah Henke scoring in the 46th minute and Bricelyn Betts in the 65th minute — and the Ichabods improved to a 7-1-1 record.
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