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Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Docking Building in downtown Topeka is nearing completion, featuring innovative digital shading technology to enhance energy efficiency and worker comfort.  KSNT
  • Topeka bars, including Ryan’s Pub, will open on Christmas Day to show the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game, featuring a community potluck.  KSNT
  • A Salvation Army bellringer, also a homeless man, was shot by an apparent stray bullet in Topeka and received community support for recovery.  KSNT

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Firefighters responded to a smoke report in a southwest Topeka office building, with no injuries reported.  WIBW
  • Emergency crews responded to an injury crash at S.W. 12th Street and Gage Boulevard in west Topeka, resulting in at least one injury.  WIBW

CRIME NEWS

  • Shawnee County sheriff's units are investigating cases of mail theft north of Topeka, with scattered mail found indicating tampered mailboxes.  WIBW
  • Several historical signs about the Potawatomi Nation at Burnett’s Mound in Topeka were vandalized with black spray paint.  WIBW

ECONOMY NEWS

  • A west Topeka liquor store experiences its final holiday rush before Christmas Eve, maintaining strong sales with collectible bourbons and stocking stuffers as top sellers.  KSNT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Kansas lawmakers propose legislation to transition governance of Haskell Indian Nations University from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to a newly established Haskell Board of Regents, aiming to address past management issues and improve educational outcomes for Native American students.  Kansas Reflector

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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