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Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Washburn University partnered with KTWU for its annual Holiday Vespers, a festive concert in the White Concert Hall that ended with a carol sing-along. The event will be broadcast on KTWU HD 11.1 and streamed on ktwu.tv at various times, including Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. WIBW
- ➤ The Topeka Art Guild and Gallery held its first Ugly Sweater Party Fun-Raiser Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall, where guests enjoyed a sweater contest, karaoke, games, and an auction to raise funds for the new location. WIBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday evening, a digester overflow at Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant in Topeka’s Oakland neighborhood spilled raw sewage onto the corner of NE Poplar and Grant Streets (Sylvia Davis said crews responded promptly to contain the spill and address a slight odor). WIBW
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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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