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🌱 Patch AM: What Topekans must do as heat sends neighbors to the ER
Also, don't miss Labor Your Legs 18th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk on the Topeka Patch calendar
Good morning Topeka! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Topekans must do as heat sends neighbors to the ER
- Planning Lake Shawnee this weekend? Here's the latest algae update
- Topeka police arrest suspect after woman found dead on SW Tyler
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!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 76.
- Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 102 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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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🗓 Upcoming Events in Topeka
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★ Featured events ★
- Labor Your Legs 18th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk →
Topeka
Monday September 7
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Other local events
- No School- Labor Day
Mceachron Elem Topeka, KS 66614 - McEachron Book Fair
Mceachron Elem Topeka, KS 66614 - PTO Meeting
Mceachron Elem Topeka, KS 66614
5:30 pm - Trash Bag Sales
Mceachron Elem Topeka, KS 66614 - Washburn Midweek Mashup Community Kickoff
Mceachron Elem Topeka, KS 66614
6:00 pm - Holy Smokin' Jamboree 5K Run →
Topeka KS - McEachron Skating Party
Mceachron Elem Topeka, KS 66614
5:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
🗓 Events Nearby
- Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Silver Lake USD 372 400 E Pottawatomie St, Silver Lake, KS 66539, USA - Junior High Volleyball
Silver Lake USD 372 Silver Lake High School, PO Box 39, 200 E Lake St, Silver Lake\
4:30 pm - High School Junior Varsity Football
Silver Lake USD 372 Silver Lake High School, PO Box 39, 200 E Lake St, Silver Lake\
5:30 pm - High School Varsity Girls Golf
Silver Lake USD 372 Lamont Hill Golf Club, 22975 KS-368, Vassar, KS 66543, USA
1:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Glad to get my Aztek back.
They couldn't recreate the issue. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19PtzEuVZM/ (Nextdoor East Topeka North) - This beautiful cat has been hanging out on
my front steps this afternoon. Gray and black tabby, appears to be a young, intact male. He's a bit thin. Have given him food and water. He's a… (Nextdoor Meadow Crest)
- The Furniture Mall posted a job opening for In-Home Design Specialist in Topeka. Apply here.
- Raising Cane's posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Topeka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Topeka here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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