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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Fire departments quickly controlled a basement fire near Lake Sherwood with no injuries reported.  WIBW
  • Two vehicles were involved in a rollover crash near Topeka West High School, with no immediate injuries reported.  WIBW
  • A vehicle crashed into a pole late Friday morning on S.W. 45th Street just west of Gage Boulevard in southwest Topeka, with emergency responders at the scene.  WIBW
  • Rhonda M. Griffin, 57, was identified as the fatality in a two-vehicle accident in Topeka, resulting in two other injuries.  The Topeka Capital-Journal
  • A pedestrian was injured in the third vehicle-pedestrian collision in recent weeks on the same stretch of roadway in Topeka's east side.  WIBW

CRIME NEWS

  • Dillon Neil Cregut was arrested in Topeka for a burglary involving assault and various other charges.  WIBW

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A Kansas committee has identified a severe shortage of attorneys in rural areas, stressing the court system and calling for action to address the crisis.  KSNT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • 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.

    Tue, 1/14/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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