Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
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🎭 Culture
Author Sheyvette Dinkens returned to Topeka Saturday, Oct.
17, to promote her new book Deceived But Not Destroyed and donate all proceeds to Highland Park High School through her nonprofit Women Empowerment. She plans a February 2027 event (celebrating Black authors and literacy) to extend her community impact.
WIBW News Director and anchor Melissa Brunner was inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame for her 30-year career in broadcasting and community mentorship at a Sunday night ceremony in Wichita.
Carolyn Long and Ted Woodward also joined the class while Curtis Duncan was honored posthumously.
🏛️ Government
Topeka City Council approved $300,000 today to fund a Breakthrough House outreach program that links homeless residents struggling with opioid addiction to treatment, housing, and training services; the program will use Built for Zero data standards to measure its progress.
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