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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices have dropped to their lowest this year — boosting holiday travel plans as AAA Kansas expects 1.25 million people to hit the road and urges drivers to check their vehicles. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Board of Regents reviewed feedback from professors, administrators, and legislators on draft tenure and workload policies for state universities. The board will vote on the proposals in January to increase transparency and accountability in academic personnel decisions. Kansas Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Department of Transportation is closing eastbound I-70 through downtown starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 for Polk-Quincy Viaduct repairs; drivers must follow detour routes & use alternative exits until work ends on Sunday, Dec. 21 while westbound traffic stays open. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Topeka hospitals see more heart-related visits during the holidays as people eat, drink, and relax more, which may lead to quick heartbeats and chest discomfort. Dr. Bashar Amr (Cotton O’Neil Heart Center) advises limiting alcohol and sodium to keep hearts healthy. WIBW
- ➤ KDHE said the CDC now advises waiting until after two months to give the Hepatitis B shot to newborns of negative mothers while still letting providers offer the birth dose for at-risk cases (after discussing risks and benefits) and stressed that families can decide based on these guidelines. WIBW
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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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Yung Bleu Live Concert
8 PM - 12 AM — The Woodshed Event Center — $30 general admission, $200 VIP options available — Experience an electrifying performance by Yung Bleu in Topeka.
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The Calm Oasis Sessions
8:30 p.m. — McFarland Farm — Free entry — Engage in soothing group sessions designed to foster relaxation and community connection.
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