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Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds and cold air moved through the region, causing power outages in pockets of northeast Kansas Sunday morning. Evergy reported about 200 customers lost power (areas include northwest Emporia, Vassar, southwest Topeka, west of Meriden, and Lawrence) while crews worked to restore service. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A memorial service for former Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at Dove Crematory and Funeral Home on SW 37th and Wanamaker Road, with a reception. He died on Aug. 21 in Topeka after a career spanning the 1960s to 2009. The Topeka Capital-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A power outage closed the Cotton O’Neil Express Care location on SW 29th St. in Topeka and Stormont Vail Health advises patients to visit other Express Care sites. Evergy works to restore power and the clinic will reopen today during regular hours. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of local pinball players competed Sunday at The Pennant in a tournament for a $75 cash prize & gift card and a chance to qualify for state championships in January. Organizers plan another tournament in February to keep the community spirit alive. 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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