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Friday, December 13th, 2024
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Topeka Community Cat Fix, having spayed/neutered over 9,740 cats, seeks donations to fund a new facility for continuing their trap-vaccinate-neuter-return efforts. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vickie Brokke, the president and CEO of Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy since 2011, announced her retirement in June 2025, after significantly enhancing the organization's financial stability and programs. WIBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Topeka's JEDO board approves Innovation Center 2.0 to enhance downtown's ASTRA Innovation District by providing extensive lab space for research and entrepreneurship, aiming for early 2026 completion. Go Topeka
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two major construction projects in Topeka, the Kansas Health and Environment Laboratory and the Docking Building, are nearing completion, set to enhance community services with state-of-the-art facilities and consolidated government agencies. The Topeka Capital-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A free Winter Health Fair offering vision screenings, flu vaccinations, and other wellness resources will be held at the Gil Carter Initiative in East Topeka. WIBW
- ➤ A Topeka Police Department officer was revived with Narcan after being exposed to suspected fentanyl during a test, and has since recovered. WIBW
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Ballet Midwest Presents: The Nutcracker
Ballet Midwest presents a classic performance of The Nutcracker, showcasing the enchanting story and choreography set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score.
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Ballet Midwest Presents: The Nutcracker
Experience a classic ballet performance of The Nutcracker at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.
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Meet Santa Ken at 785 Beer Company
Families are invited to have their children share Christmas wishes and capture photos with Santa Ken during the enchanting SnowGlobe Christmas event.
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Topeka Clinic: Free Veterinary Care for Pets in Need
The Street Dog Coalition is offering free basic veterinary care for pets of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness at the Salvation Army in Topeka.
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Winter Solstice Yule Ball
Celebrate the longest night of the year at the Winter Solstice Yule Ball featuring music, dancing, a costume contest, and festive treats.
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The Nutcracker Performance
Experience the enchanting story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they face off against the evil Mouse King in this classic holiday ballet.
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New Year's Eve PRCA Xtreme Bulls in Topeka
The PRCA New Year's Eve Xtreme Bulls event features thrilling bull riding, taking place at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka.
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