Daily
Topeka
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shawnee County Crime Stoppers is hosting its annual 'Chili Battle' fundraiser at Washburn University to support community safety through anonymous crime tips, with tickets available at varying prices. WIBW
- ➤ Intermittent ramp closures along Interstate 70 in Topeka are planned for Saturday due to a resurfacing project, impacting both eastbound and westbound lanes with expected brief closures. WIBW
- ➤ A section of SW Topeka Blvd. is now partially open to facilitate local and business access, with ongoing construction work continuing in certain areas. WIBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police investigated a reported home invasion with no injuries and some items taken in southwest Topeka. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A children's book titled 'The Way Grandmothers Are' by Connie Mason Michaelis, illustrated by Barbara Waterman-Peters, aims to demonstrate the diversity of grandmothers and their universal love for grandchildren. WIBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pizza Shuttle, a local favorite from Lawrence and Manhattan, is expanding with a new location opening soon in Topeka's Gage Village Shopping Center. KSNT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Topeka completes a review of its water pipes, finding 291 lead ones among thousands, and plans replacements in compliance with EPA rules. KSNT
-
Country Quilters Guild Meeting
Experience a monthly gathering of quilting enthusiasts at St. David's Episcopal Church to share skills and projects.
-
27th Annual Silents in the Cathedral: Waxworks Screening
Experience a free screening of the silent film 'Waxworks' accompanied by live music in a historic cathedral setting.
-
Monster Splat: Haunted Trail Adventure
Experience a thrilling haunted trail adventure at night while riding in Jeeps and shooting glow-in-the-dark splatter balls at lurking monsters.
-
Topeka Pumpkin Run 2024
Experience an enchanting evening run along a Halloween-decorated path featuring various participation options, culminating in a festive trunk-or-treat event.
-
Topeka ASIST Workshop: Suicide First Aid Training
Learn life-saving skills in this two-day interactive workshop focused on suicide intervention and support.
-
Candlelight Concert: A Spooky Halloween Experience
Experience a haunting candlelight concert featuring Halloween-themed music performed by the Listeso String Quartet in an enchanting setting.
-
Free Veterinary Care Clinic for Pets of the Homeless
Experience a day of free basic veterinary care for pets belonging to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, provided by local organizations in Topeka.
-
URA Rodeo Finals - United Rodeo Association
Experience the excitement of the URA Rodeo Finals at the Domer Livestock Arena, showcasing top equine performances and animal shows.
-
Kansas Chocolate Festival: A Sweet Celebration
Experience a delightful day of chocolate sampling, baking competitions, and live entertainment at the Kansas Chocolate Festival.
-
Boxing Event at GreatLIFE Performance Center
Experience an engaging boxing event at the GreatLIFE Performance Center in Topeka.
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
A happy person isn't someone who's happy all the time. It's someone who effortlessly interprets events in a way that benefits them.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Topeka
Daily Topeka is a community newsletter sharing current events in Topeka, Kansas. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Topeka community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Topeka, you can 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.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Topeka community.
We help people in Topeka save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Topeka, about Topeka, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Topeka
A free Topeka community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Topeka. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailytopeka.com/sitemap