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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Social workers nationwide have raised concerns over NASW’s restructuring that cut 14 state leader positions, including Kansas leader Becky Fast losing her job as Kansas merged with Iowa. Chapter leaders call for clearer communication and plan forums (including town halls) to address these changes. Kansas Reflector
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual WIBW Santa contest ended Tuesday morning when winners were interviewed at WIBW-TV (the local station) and officially announced, marking a festive end to the event. WIBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kelly and Senate President Masterson reflected on the Chiefs’ relocation to Kansas, which is expected to create 20,000 construction jobs + drive about $4 billion in investments for a new Wyandotte County stadium planned for 2031 without raising local taxes. WIBW
- ➤ Gas prices in Topeka fell to a four-year low on Tuesday, with unleaded from $2.15 to $2.59 a gallon and diesel from $3.19 to $3.55 a gallon. Prices dropped compared to last week and month, easing costs as the holidays near. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is still negotiating with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) after updating on Tuesday, Dec. 23 that it hopes to conclude talks by New Year’s Eve, leaving patients uncertain about their coverage. WIBW
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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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The Band Perry Concert
7-10 p.m. — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night with the GRAMMY-winning trio known for their genre-defying sound.
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