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Topeka
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The zoo hosted its annual Boo event yesterday where children dressed as famous characters trick-or-treated at booths set up by local vendors—ensuring a safe and festive Halloween experience for families. The event will return on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free entry. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Omni Circle held a free digital training session yesterday—200 residents, including 50 Spanish speakers, learned how to navigate laptops for tasks like resume building. Toucan Talent is partnering with Omni Circle on a session scheduled for Oct.22 at 6 p.m. at Omni Circle Group on S.W. Topeka Blvd. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of people gathered at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka for the No Kings protest + they demonstrated against the federal administration as part of a national movement. The Topeka Capital-Journal
- ➤ Kansas Department of Labor said it did not release September’s monthly jobs report because the shutdown halted data collection on Oct. 1—official statistics remain only through August until funding resumes—causing a delay in new labor data. Kansas Reflector
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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.
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All Hallows Festival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — The Woodshed Event Center — Ticket info coming soon — Celebrate fall with jousting, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities at a vibrant Renaissance Festival.
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Topeka Pumpkin Run and Trunk-or-Treat
5-8 p.m. — Felker Park Softball — $12 and up, Trunk-or-Treat is free — Enjoy a festive evening run and a lively trunk-or-treat experience with family-friendly fun.
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West Ridge LIVE
7:30-9:30 p.m. — West Ridge Mall — Various tickets available — Experience an exciting event with special seating options and a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Help Stock the Ronald McDonald House Pantry
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Seabrook Apple Market — Donations welcome — Support local families in need by replenishing vital pantry supplies.
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2025 Kansas Environmental Education Conference
4-4:30 p.m. — Sunflower Nonprofit Center — Registration fees apply — Explore critical environmental education themes and network with community leaders.
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Gallery Talk: Bobby Von Martin
6-7:30 p.m. — Mulvane Art Museum — Free entry — Explore the impact of Choctaw artist Bobby Von Martin's heritage and art in his enlightening gallery talk.
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Cirque Mechanics - Tilt
7-8:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Check for pricing — Experience a high-flying circus spectacle that combines acrobatics with mechanical marvels.
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Rich The Kid Live Concert
9 PM – 12 AM — The Woodshed Event Center — Tickets required — Experience Rich The Kid's electrifying performance in Topeka!
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