Daily
Topeka
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fire explorers from Topeka and Lawrence competed on Oct. 11 in the second annual Explorer Games that featured challenges—forced entry and search and rescue. The event raised funds through a silent auction and highlighted more young women stepping up as future leaders in the fire service. WIBW
- ➤ The Salvation Army in partnership with Scotch Cleaners distributed hundreds of coats to local residents on October 11th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1320 SE 6th St.—the donated coats in many sizes and colors helped people prepare for colder weather. WIBW
- ➤ SENT Inc. Topeka hosted its annual Halloween costume giveaway and child mental wellness fair today to offer free costumes for kids as Halloween nears. Families received passports to interactive mental wellness stations that teach healthy coping skills, along with free flu shots and groceries from a food pantry. KSNT
- ➤ BBQ enthusiasts competed at Smoke on the Water BBQ on Oct. 11 at Lake Shawnee Campground in Topeka, where thirty KCBS Master Series teams were judged on appearance, taste and tenderness; contestants faced elimination if they did not deliver their dishes within five minutes. The event awarded a $6,250 prize and organizer Dustyn White noted that many competitors train each weekend (preparing for contests like the American Royal). WIBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blind Tiger Brewery won a silver medal for its Munich Dunkles and a bronze medal for its Smoke Follows Beauty Smoked Bock at the Great American Beer Festival on Oct. 11, bringing its medal count to 33. The brewery invites Topekans to try the medal-winning Munich Dunkles on tap — available at 417 SW 37th St. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library hosts an interactive exhibit called Inked: The Art of Tattooing that explains tattoo history and methods — Dave Parrett of Olympus Ink led a live tattoo on Oct. 11. Two more live sessions are scheduled for Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 while the exhibit remains open until Nov. 30. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Highland Park High School inducted two alumni into the Sports Wall of Honor and one into the Hall of Fame. Raphael Posey, a 2000 graduate, and Jameel Anderson, a 1996 graduate, were honored for their athletic achievements while Thomas Browne Jr., a 1977 graduate, was recognized for his public service — including his appointment to the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals in 2020— reflecting the school’s lasting legacy. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, Hayden beat Holton at home in Topeka by a score of 53 to 22, improving their record to 6-0. KSNT
- ➤ On Friday night, the Topeka Scarecrows won their season opener with a 6-1 victory over the Indiana Sentinels after a scoreless first period and a 5-0 run—goalie Sammy Bernard saved 23 of 24 shots to secure the team's first win. The team will play again tomorrow in Indiana at 7:30 p.m. ET. KSNT
- ➤ The Kansas Jayhawks fell to No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders 42-17 on Sunday—Texas Tech jumped ahead with early scoring drives before Kansas added touchdowns by Jalon Daniels and Boden Groen. KU now has a bye this week and will host K-State on Oct.25. KSNT
- ➤ The Rossville Bulldogs defeated Cair Paravel 49-14 on Friday night at the Lions house—extending their win streak to 5-1 as Cair Paravel suffered its fifth straight loss. KSNT
-
Atomic Cowboyz Pop Up Concert
5-7 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant outdoor concert featuring the Atomic Cowboyz along with food from local vendors.
-
Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
All day — Orion Education & Training - Topeka — $2250 — Enhance your software development skills with this comprehensive UML training class.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Topeka
Welcome to the Daily Topeka, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Topeka, Kansas community. If you like the Daily Topeka, 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.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Topeka
A free Topeka community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailytopeka.com/sitemap