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Topeka
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Topeka’s Arab Shrine Temple will hold a Dueling Pianos fundraiser on Nov. 15 to support Shriners helping children — doors open at 6 p.m. with entertainment from 7 to 10 p.m. and tickets cost $35 at the door. WIBW
- ➤ The Downtown Topeka Foundation now has all the funding to build a year-round ice rink in Evergy Plaza after receiving a final gift of $350,000 from the Security Benefit Charitable Trust on Nov. 11. The ice rink project will be ready by fall 2026 to boost downtown activity—realizing a dream that has lasted over 10 years. WIBW
- ➤ The Fly In Chili Feed will take place on Saturday, November 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3600 NE Sardou, Bldg. 15 to raise funds for Aviation Explorers Post 8—supporting young Topeka aviators with tickets priced at $13 for adults and $8 for children under 10. WIBW
- ➤ The Washburn Rural Junior Blues Marching Band played hymns to honor veterans at the Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Administration Medical Center on November 11. Veterans gathered at 2200 SW Gage Blvd to acknowledge their service—highlighting the flag ceremony during the tribute. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Topeka’s annual Identity Quest Symposium will take place at the Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where genealogy librarian Sherri Camp will share tools on using DNA for family research with featured speaker Kathleen Brandt. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Police Department Citizens Academy Ambassadors are selling T-shirts ahead of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9 and are urging donations to rebuild a fallen officers memorial that a drunk driver destroyed in November 2022 using funds from a campaign launched in June to raise $900,000 by October while T-shirt orders run from Nov 18 to Dec 1. WIBW
- ➤ Washburn University held its 38th Veterans Day ceremony yesterday at 11:11 a.m. to honor veterans and mark the armistice that ended World War I, with military transitions coordinator Chris Bowers and keynote speaker Mike Padilla stressing the unity of service (Bowers said 'when we serve together, we are united together'). WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Christina Menager leads the 'Hear me. See me.' podcast that explains how military service can affect mental health—she discusses warning signs and advises veterans and families to seek help from the VA. The program highlights the challenges veterans face and the ongoing efforts to reduce stigma. WIBW
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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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Chocolate Nutcracker Midwest
3-4:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Adults start at $20, Children start at $10 — Experience an urban twist on the classic ballet featuring diverse dance styles.
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Cheer Power Topeka Showdown 2025
1 a.m. — Topeka Elite Cheer — Bids available for top competitions — Cheerleading competition featuring bids for prestigious events.
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28th Annual Winter Wonderland
November 26 to December 31 — Lake Shawnee Campground — Admission Fee Required — Experience a festive drive-thru holiday light display perfect for the entire family.
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner
12-2 p.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Free entry — Enjoy a warm meal with the community during this festive Thanksgiving gathering.
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SLEAZYWORLD GO Live in Topeka
9 p.m. — The Woodshed Event Center — $25-$120 — Experience SLEAZYWORLD GO's exciting live performance on 'THE RED TOUR' with all ages welcome.
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Adult Skate Night at Sk8away
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Sk8away Inc. — $8 with rentals or $6 with personal skates — Enjoy a fun night of skating for adults aged 18 and over.
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Catholic Community Zoo Lights
Come for Mass at Hayden HS, Enjoy Hot Chocolate after Mass, then head to The Topeka Zoo to enjoy the annual Zoo Lights event! Everyone is welcome!
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Catholic Community Zoo Lights
Come for Mass at Hayden HS, Enjoy Hot Chocolate after Mass, then head to The Topeka Zoo to enjoy the annual Zoo Lights event! Everyone is welcome!
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Tip-a-Cop at Red Robin Topeka
4-8 p.m. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews — Donations appreciated — Enjoy a meal with local law enforcement while supporting Special Olympics Kansas athletes.
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10th Annual Wing Fling
2-3:30 p.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Ticket prices not available yet — Enjoy a fun-filled festival featuring Topeka's only chicken wing competition with great food, drinks, and live music.
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