Friday, December 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Topeka announces lane closures on S.E. 6th and Golden, and S.W. 10th St due to repairs, with durations depending on the extent of damage and construction work. WIBW
- ➤ WIBW-TV and DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers team up to offer free Uber rides home on New Year’s Eve to promote safe drinking practices. WIBW
- ➤ The Topeka Zoo is accepting donations of undecorated, real Christmas trees until January 8, 2025, to provide enrichment for the animals. WIBW
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR BOXABL, founded by a father-son team, is building foldable, affordable homes shipped within hours, with 600+ already delivered and new family-sized units underway. Invest now in scalable housing tech making "home" possible for more families everywhere. BOXABL
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amber M. Peery starts prison sentence for the Kansas Turnpike crash that killed three Girl Scouts in 2022, with her earliest release date in 2028 as her attorney plans an appeal. The Topeka Capital-Journal
- ➤ Vandalism at Burnett's Mound involved graffiti on displays detailing the history of the Potawatomi Nation, sparking disappointment among the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Shawnee County Parks and Recreation. The Topeka Capital-Journal
- ➤ A man was arrested in Topeka for a robbery and assault at a gas station, using a firearm to commit the crime. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Children at Topeka Baptist Church articulate the essence of Christmas, emphasizing Jesus's birth and its significance to their faith. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Topeka's city government disputes the $915,162.50 legal fees requested by attorneys of two female police administrators who won a gender discrimination suit, seeking to reduce it to $332,212.50. The Topeka Capital-Journal
- ➤ The Shawnee Co. Treasurer’s Office and Motor Vehicle offices will close on Dec. 31 for year-end procedures and New Year’s Day, reopening on Jan. 2. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka introduces an escape room for employees as an engaging way to reinforce patient safety practices. WIBW
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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.
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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.
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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.
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