Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Supermercado Nuestra Familia opened its first Kansas store on Dec. 6 in Topeka at 20-21 Southeast 29th St.—The ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. drew a full parking lot and included a $5,000 donation to Highland Park High School with fresh produce, meats, and bakery items available. WIBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Juli’s Coffee and Bistro will permanently close on Dec. 31, 2025 & the team invites locals to visit at 911 South Kansas Ave to say goodbye before it ends service. The restaurant has long served coffee, breakfast, and lunch to the community. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Topeka families celebrated 30 years of tradition at the Miracle on Kansas Avenue parade today as the event featured 200+ floats, a live performance by Maria Cuevas, and concluded with fireworks provided by HF Group and WIBW. WIBW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Santa visited local pets at Helping Hands’ Santa Paws fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 6, where pet owners snapped photos with Santa + vendors provided nail trims and microchipping to support vaccinating shelter animals. WIBW
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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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