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Topeka
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Presbyterian Church in downtown Topeka will host its annual Noon Noels program starting Dec. 3, offering free lunch and music with a suggested donation of $7—set to continue on Dec. 10 and 17. A Blue Christmas service will be held on Dec. 9 to comfort those in loss and is open to everyone. WIBW
- ➤ Topeka Rescue Mission is keeping its warming centers closed because weather conditions have not reached dangerous levels; the shelter continues to offer regular services and cold-weather exceptions—further activating community-wide measures if wind chills, low temperatures, or prolonged precipitation worsen. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Nativities & Noels event at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2401 SW Kingsrow Rd features nearly 900 nativity displays from about 100 countries — the event runs Dec. 5th to Dec. 7th with a special musical celebration at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6th — and is free for the community. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Topeka began preparations Sunday night to treat roads, bridges, and overpasses, and 23 snowplows were deployed by 6:30 a.m. Monday—with four contractor crews assisting to clear snow across the city. WIBW
- ➤ On Dec. 1, Shawnee County Emergency Management Director Dusty Nichols reminded residents to take winter weather precautions—urging them to dress warmly and prepare proper emergency supplies as snow and cold set in. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and Topeka’s St. Francis hospital have not reached a contract agreement ahead of the contract expiring Dec. 31, which will leave many members with out-of-network coverage from Jan. 1 — officials say discussions will continue in hopes of reaching a resolution. Kansas Reflector
- ➤ Linda Heitzman-Powell, a pediatric professor at the University of Kansas, helped create the OASIS program to teach parents skills that support children with autism. New federal funding expands OASIS—adding a Spanish-language ambassador framework to provide better support for Hispanic and Latino families. Kansas Reflector
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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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Python for Scientists Training/Class
Dec 8-12 — Heston's Gladiator Academy — $2250 — Enhance your Python skills with expert-led classes designed for scientific applications.
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Holiday Fling Topeka
9:00-10:30 a.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Entry fee may apply — Experience a festive holiday extravaganza with shopping, gourmet tastings, and family-friendly fun.
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The Snowman Concert
Evening — Washburn University — Ticket info not provided — Experience holiday magic with a symphony and Kansas Youth Chorale performance of beloved seasonal favorites.
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Kansas Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Featuring The Topeka Symphony
7-8:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Tickets available now — Experience the enchanting holiday classic with over 150 dancers and live music from the Topeka Symphony.
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Ballet Midwest Presents: The Nutcracker
1-2:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Tickets available at the box office — Experience the magic of Kansas Ballet's holiday classic with stunning choreography and live music.
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PRCA New Year's Eve Xtreme Bulls
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Tickets from $38 — Celebrate New Year's Eve with thrilling bull riding and compete against the top bulls in the country.
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