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Also on today's calendar: Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Keith H.!
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Suspect arrested in Topeka killings of two men, both 75 (cjonline.com) — Topeka police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the fatal shootings of two 75-year-old men in North Topeka's NOTO Arts District. Officers found one victim dead on North Kansas Avenue and another who later died at a Topeka hospital, and investigators say public tips helped them identify the suspect now held on first-degree murder allegations.
2. Topeka community brings back the '80s for annual Brew at the Zoo (wibw.com) — Rain couldn't dampen the Topeka Zoo's Brew at the Zoo fundraiser, where more than a thousand locals turned out for an '80s-themed night of beer tasting, music, and games. Organizers say the event is crucial for supporting wildlife care, and they're already inviting Topekans back on Sept. 19 for the zoo's first-ever Wildlife and Nature Festival.
3. Topeka Fire Department honors 9/11 with remembrance ceremony (ksnt.com) — Topeka firefighters marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a solemn bell and bagpipe ceremony honoring fallen first responders and victims. Local crews reflected on how that day shaped their lives and service, using the remembrance to spotlight courage and sacrifice for the Topeka community.
4. 11 Kansas hospitals awarded federal funding to strengthen rural healthcare (wibw.com) — From Topeka, Sen. Jerry Moran announced that 11 Kansas rural hospitals will share in nearly $25 million in new federal funding aimed at stabilizing small facilities and protecting access to care. While specific recipients aren't listed here, the program he helped create is designed to keep critical local hospitals open for Kansans who rely on nearby emergency and routine services.
5. Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Sept. 12, 2026 (cjonline.com) — Kansas Lottery players can now check the Sept. 12 winning numbers for Powerball, Pick 3, 2 By 2, Lotto America, and Millionaire for Life, and see if they've scored a prize. Topekans who win more than $599 are directed to claim at the Kansas Lottery headquarters on North Kansas Avenue in downtown Topeka or by mail.
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