Topeka Local News – Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

Daily Topeka

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Topeka-area churches to host diverse Christmas Eve services, ranging from early morning to midnight, accommodating various denominations. WIBW
➤ Miracle Life Church in Topeka provided free toys, food, clothes, and gift cards to families in need, marking its most successful giveaway in eight years. KSNT
➤ The Salvation Army in Topeka received a valuable gold coin donation, enhancing their fundraising efforts while still seeking additional bell ringers. WIBW
➤ The Topeka Farm Show, featuring K-State Extension clinics on cattle body condition scoring and forage sampling, runs from Jan. 7-9. KSNT

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ Crews tackled a brush fire in the Hi-Crest neighborhood of southeast Topeka, with smoke visible from several blocks away. WIBW
➤ A mobile home fire in northeast Topeka, determined to be intentionally set, resulted in $5,000 in damages with no reported injuries. WIBW

CRIME NEWS

➤ Derrick J. Martinez, 38, was arrested for arson causing $7,500 in damage to a Topeka business, with no injuries reported. WIBW
➤ In downtown Topeka, Manuel E. Breedlove was arrested for stealing a cellphone after a foot chase by police. WIBW

TOPEKA EVENTS

EVENTS

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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

Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
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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

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
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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

Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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TOPEKA REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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TOPEKA JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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TOPEKA ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ David Foster Wallace

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