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Coffee in hand, Topeka? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See which beloved Topeka cafe is headed to "Kitchen Nightmares."
• What we know so far about Sunday's Topeka officer-involved shooting
• How did Topeka's Tre Richardson light up NC State's defense?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Topeka cafe to be featured on Gordon Ramsey's 'Kitchen Nightmares' (cjonline.com) — Bradley's Corner Cafe in North Topeka is gearing up for a national spotlight as Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares" comes to film at the longtime local favorite. The NOTO mainstay, known for its deep community roots and homemade pies, will showcase Topeka's arts district and small‑business spirit to viewers across the country.
   

• KBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Topeka (kmaj1440.com) — An officer-involved shooting in southwest Topeka Sunday has prompted a Kansas Bureau of Investigation probe after police responded to a home on the 3100 block of Southwest Chelsea Drive. Authorities say there's no ongoing threat to the public, but details remain limited as Topeka police and KBI investigators continue gathering information at the scene.
   

• Topeka's Tre Richardson shined for Louisville on Saturday night (ksnt.com) — A standout performance by Louisville receiver Tre Richardson is drawing attention back home, as the Topeka native hauled in eight catches for 117 yards and a touchdown against NC State. While Louisville fell 31-28, Richardson's season totals continue to climb, giving Topeka sports fans another local athlete to follow on the national stage.
   

📸 Around Topeka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Topeka

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 1791 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors (8-session class) →
  327 SW Frazier Ave, Topeka
• Restorative Yoga →
  Center for Integrative Health, 5423 SW 7th St, Topeka
  12:15 pm
• Zumba® →
  Center for Integrative Health, 5423 SW 7th St, Topeka
  5:30 pm
• Family Engagement Night- McEachron
  Mceachron Elem Topeka, KS 66614
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Tai Chi for Health →
  Center for Integrative Health, 5423 SW 7th St, Topeka
  10:00 am
• Cardio Kickboxing →
  Center for Integrative Health, 5423 SW 7th St, Topeka
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Live Music - Hamilton Loomis →
  Compass Point home of Dirty Girl Adventures, 800 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka
  5:30 pm
• STOP THE BLEED →
  Stormont Vail Hospital – Centennial A, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Live Music - Redd and the Paper Flowers →
  Compass Point home of Dirty Girl Adventures, 800 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Car Seat Checkup Event →
  Pauline Central Primary School, 6625 SW Westview Rd, Topeka
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Wakarusa Presby. Church 37th Annual Ham and Bean Feed →
  10,135 SW Jordan Rd, Wakarusa, KS, 66546
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Yard sale from 12-3.
  Smoker, grill, patio furniture, futon, other misc items. (Nextdoor Brookfield)
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• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Topeka. Apply here.
• Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. posted a job opening for Truck Driver Class A CDL in Topeka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Topeka here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Challengers for Kansas Big 1st, not incumbent, set for Lawrence forum (lawrencekstimes.com)
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Eudora

• Football Frenzy 10/02 (kmaj1440.com)

Ok Topeka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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