Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
Good morning, Topeka.
The Topeka Zoo is seeking to return a lost ring with sentimental value to its owner, discovered during the Zoo Lights event.
In Topeka, Kansas, trash collection began on December 18 for overflowing dumpsters at apartments owned by Eucalyptus LLC, with new service by Waste Management following city intervention.
Downtown Topeka's SE Monroe St. and an I-70 on-ramp are reopening this Friday after utility relocation for the Polk-Quincy Viaduct project.
Crews quickly contained a fire in southeast Topeka's Hi-Crest neighborhood, with no injuries reported.
A 15-year-old girl was severely injured in a rollover accident near Mission Valley High School when her vehicle veered off the road and rolled several times.
Topeka Police are investigating the death of 31-year-old Dalton K.
Thomas as a hit-and-run after his body was found in north Topeka.
A mentorship program at Robinson Middle School in Topeka has paired 14 at-risk students with volunteers to discuss goals and monitor progress.
Governor Laura Kelly allocated $1.9 million from the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Program to fund crime prevention and improvement programs across 26 law enforcement agencies in Kansas.
Shawnee County approves an additional $277,403.57 for the Stormont Vail Events Center, bringing total financial support in 2024 to over $550,000 due to the center's poor financial performance and loss of a key sports team.
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.
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.
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.
Topeka Area Gorilla Gathering Networking Event
This event offers alumni and friends in the Topeka area an opportunity for dinner and networking, featuring a special update from Pittsburg State University officials.
ThunderKat Live Performance at Happy Basset Barrel House
ThunderKat returns to the Happy Basset Barrel House in Topeka to perform classic rock hits from the 1980s, featuring songs from bands like Journey, AC/DC, and Metallica.
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