What's up Topeka! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Keith H.!
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. New Behavioral Health Unit Opens at Shawnee County Jail (correctionalnews.com) — Shawnee County has opened a new 60-bed Behavioral Health Unit at its jail in Topeka, aiming to better support inmates awaiting trial who have serious mental health or substance-use needs. The $21 million facility offers suicide-prevention programming, competency restoration, and intensive treatment pathways in a more therapeutic setting, which officials hope will become a model for other jails nationwide.
2. Topeka jumps nine points on list for Midwest Startups (wibw.com) — Topeka just jumped nine spots to 49th on the Midwest Startups ranking, reflecting growing momentum in the local startup scene. Omni Circle Group's co-working and training programs, backed by partners like Network Kansas, are helping entrepreneurs launch businesses here, signaling new opportunities for Topekans interested in innovation, jobs, and small-business growth.
3. Topeka Shriners hosting pair of events (wibw.com) — Two upcoming events at the Topeka Shrine on S. Kansas Ave. are inviting locals out for some late-summer fun, with Dwarfanators Wrestling on Sept. 3 and a cornhole and BBQ competition on Sept. 12. Organizers share ticket prices, registration fees, and how to sign up in advance so Topekans can plan their weekend entertainment.
4. Minimally-invasive knee surgery technique bends recovery time for the better (wibw.com) — A Topeka patient's experience at Stormont Vail Orthopedics highlights a newer, minimally invasive knee replacement technique that can shorten recovery and reduce pain. Surgeons there use a muscle-sparing approach with robotic assistance, helping patients hit rehab milestones faster while still stressing the need for hard work in physical therapy. Locals considering joint surgery may find this option available close to home.
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