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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:

  • Arrest made after two 75-year-old men killed in North Topeka
  • How did Brew at the Zoo rock Topeka despite the rain?
  • How did Topeka firefighters honor 9/11's 25th anniversary today?

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: A morning t-storm; breezy, temps: high: 93, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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.
   

📸 Around Topeka

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📸 Washburn Ichabod Washburn University Volleyball is hosting the Ichabod Classic this weekend in Lee Arena. —keith H. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 12, 2026 in Topeka, KS 66611 near 22nd and fillmore Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor East Topeka South)
  • I want to give a shout-out to Waters Hardware on 21st Street.
    The people who work there have always gone above and beyond to be helpful. Shopping there is like taking a step back into a kinder time. (Nextdoor Meadow Crest)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Topeka. Apply here.
  • Crunch Fitness posted a job opening for Janitorial/ Maintenance Attendant 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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