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Also on today's calendar: Holy Smokin' Jamboree 5K Run and 5 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Keith H.!
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Multiple people seek care at Topeka hospitals for heat-related illnesses as hot weather persists (ksnt.com) — Topeka hospitals have treated 18 people for heat-related illnesses as extreme temperatures continue across northeast Kansas, prompting urgent warnings for local residents. Health officials and meteorologists urge Topekans to limit strenuous outdoor activity, stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and never leave children or pets in vehicles while the heat warning remains in effect.
2. Lake Shawnee cleared of blue-green algae alert ahead of Labor Day weekend (ksnt.com) — Lake Shawnee in Topeka has been cleared from its blue-green algae watch just in time for Labor Day, meaning local families can enjoy the water with fewer concerns. Kansas health officials still warn that other lakes statewide remain under algae advisories, urging residents to heed posted signs and avoid water that looks scummy or paint-like to prevent rashes and illness.
3. Man, 35, arrested in homicide death of Topeka woman, 53 (kansascity.com) — Topeka police have identified 53-year-old Angel Coulter as the woman found dead Wednesday evening in the 600 block of SW Tyler and arrested 35-year-old Jordan L. Jenson on suspicion of first-degree murder. Investigators are still working the case and have not released details about Coulter's cause or manner of death, while urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
4. Mental health fashion show raises suicide awareness in Topeka (wibw.com) — A mental health fashion show in Topeka is using the runway to spark conversations about suicide prevention and raise funds for the local HEARTS resiliency program. Organizer Alicia Walker and youth models stress that anyone can face mental health struggles and emphasize the importance of parents staying involved and people seeking help, with resources available through reject-suicide.org.
5. Who removes it? Car driven into Kansas River in July remains submerged (wibw.com) — A car intentionally driven into the Kansas River near southwest 6th Street in Topeka over the July 4 weekend is still submerged, and local agencies are unsure who is responsible for pulling it out. Shawnee County authorities say the vehicle is no longer needed as evidence, but questions remain about jurisdiction and environmental and safety concerns for the river area.
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