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Spotted on the Topeka calendar: Autumn Craft And Bake Sale

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Good morning to you Topeka! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Supreme Court ruling could change Topeka's pothole liability
  • How your ADA feedback could reshape Topeka's public buildings.
  • Power cut hits 1,200 Evergy customers in north Topeka

Also on today's calendar: Autumn Craft And Bake Sale and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 88, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kansas Supreme Court Rules Pothole Crash Lawsuit Against Topeka Can Proceed (news-usa.today) — Topeka residents should know the Kansas Supreme Court has reopened a major pothole-injury lawsuit against the city, ruling that juries must decide if officials did enough to fix a dangerous street defect. The decision weakens legal protections that previously shielded Topeka from such claims, potentially affecting how the city maintains roads and handles future crash-related lawsuits involving local infrastructure.
   

2. Topeka seeks input on ADA accessibility in City buildings (wibw.com) — Topeka residents are being asked to share their experiences with accessibility in city-owned buildings through a new ADA-focused survey that will guide future upgrades. Your feedback will shape the city's ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, helping officials prioritize barrier removal and investments to make municipal facilities more inclusive for everyone.
   

3. Power outage impacts 1,200 Evergy customers in Topeka (ksnt.com) — About 1,200 Evergy customers in north Topeka and the Oakland area lost power Monday afternoon, with the outage first reported just after 3 p.m. Evergy estimated restoration by 4:45 p.m. and is posting updates on its website, as crews work to determine the cause and restore electricity to affected homes and businesses.
   

4. Salute Our Heroes: Educator Gail Ramirez reflects 50 years of service to TPS (wibw.com) — A longtime Topeka Public Schools educator, Gail Ramirez is marking 50 years of service helping local teachers and students adapt to rapidly changing classroom technology. She now trains TPS staff on using AI and computer science tools and plans to retire next June, saying she's proud of the district's leadership and her role in shaping Topeka classrooms.
   

5. Topeka Fire Department holds annual Fill the Boots fundraiser (ksnt.com) — Topeka Fire Department crews from stations one through 12 spent the Sept. 11–13 weekend at intersections across the city collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Their long-running Fill the Boot tradition relies on Topekans' generosity to support individuals and families affected by neuromuscular diseases, and firefighters say they'll keep showing up as long as the community does.
   

📸 Around Topeka

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📸 The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center held their annual Brew at the Zoo Saturday evening. This year's theme, 80's rock! —keith H. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Jorge and his wife are great folks, showing pride in their service to their customers.
    They also have an awesome crew of folks, who go above and beyond, making sure you are served quickly, and politely. Their large menu offers many… (Nextdoor McAlister Parkway)
  • Two lost dogs over by 29th and Brookwood Dillion's.
    They were heating east and then one was clipped by a vehicle. One was light brown with white and the other looked like a mountain dog tri color… (Nextdoor Briarwood)
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Topeka. Apply here.
  • Frito-Lay, Inc. posted a job opening for GES Picker/Loader - Warehouse Material Handler - Part Time 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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