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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. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will 14 months of Topeka Boulevard work affect your commute?
  • Can you help Topeka police ID this NOTO homicide suspect?
  • Topeka fire tragedy underscores why your family needs a practiced escape plan.

Also on today's calendar: The Star Karaoke Bar - Cosmos Court and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Keith H.!

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Crews begin reconstruction on South Topeka Boulevard; project expected to last 14 months (wibw.com) — Drivers and businesses along Southwest Topeka Boulevard between 29th and 37th are facing major disruptions as a 14‑month reconstruction project gets underway. The City of Topeka has already adjusted some access after complaints, but customers and shop owners report chaotic traffic and safety concerns. Officials say the inconvenience should pay off with better roads in coming years.
   

2. Topeka police seek person of interest after double homicide in NOTO (cjonline.com) — Topeka residents are being asked to help police identify a person of interest after a double homicide Thursday evening in North Topeka's NOTO Arts District. One man died at the scene on N. Kansas Avenue and another at a Topeka hospital. Police say the man is armed and dangerous and urge anyone with information to call 911 or Crime Stoppers.
   

3. Kansas Family Mourns 9-Year-Old Lost in Labor Day Fire: What Suncoast Families Should Know About Home Fire Safety – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — A recent mobile home fire in Topeka claimed the life of 9-year-old Alex Honea and left his twin brother and father hospitalized, prompting donations to support the family. The story is used to urge households to test smoke alarms, plan escape routes, and take home fire safety more seriously, advice that's highly relevant for Topeka residents living in older or manufactured homes.
   

4. Genetic testing helps guide mental health medication choices (wibw.com) — If you or a loved one in Topeka are struggling to find the right mental health medication, Stormont Vail Behavioral Health is using a GeneSight cheek-swab test to better match patients with prescriptions. Clinicians say it can reduce trial-and-error, flag interactions, and save time and money, though it's not first-line treatment and may cost about $350 if insurance doesn't cover it.
   

5. Topeka High falls to Dodge City in week two, 38-21 (ksnt.com) — Topeka High football fans saw the Trojans drop to 1-1 after a 38-21 home loss to Dodge City in Thursday night's week-two matchup. Despite big touchdown runs from Courtney Sanders, Dodge City's special teams and offense kept control. The game highlights how the Trojans are shaping up early in the season for Topeka supporters.
   

📸 Around Topeka

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📸 Washburn Athletics held their third annual Community Kickoff party Wednesday evening in Sneed Indoor Athletic Facility.The Washburn University sports teams were present to meet fans. —keith H. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My mom has a bunch of magazines, Better Homes, Woman's Day, etc, if anybody has a need for them.
    I could meet somewhere in Topeka to swap them. (Nextdoor Southern Hills)
  • Anyone missing this beauty appears to be male very scared like he's been on the run for a long time haven't been on Nextdoor for awhile so not sure if anyone has posted recently?
    Appears to be a Vizsla or Rhodesian razorback perhaps? Currently in the NE part of SNCO close to 46th & Kincaid this afternoon he was trying to get… (Nextdoor NW Rochester Rd)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Topeka. Apply here.
  • Dillons Food Stores posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Topeka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Topeka here.

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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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