🌱 2 Arrests In FL Shooting Of Topeka Man + Luxury Apartments Now Open

Hi, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Topeka.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 65.
• Saturday: A thunderstorm or two. High: 89 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Topeka:

1. Police have arrested two suspects in a shooting that resulted in a Topeka man being critically injured. The incident occurred on Jun. 11 in Pensacola, Florida, when Caden Tipton was shot following an altercation in a parking lot. Rashawn L. Posey, 21, and Warren Q. Grahamm, 25, were arrested and booked into the Escambia County Jail. Tipton's family has established a GoFundMe to help support his hospital stay and recovery. (WIBW)
2. A Topeka man has been arrested after a string of car burglaries at a Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. Travis D. Munsell, 33, was arrested shortly after police identified his vehicle around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. He faces multiple charges including possession of stolen property, burglary, and vehicle to commit felony, theft, or sexually motivated crime. (Salina Post)
3. A new luxury apartment complex has officially opened in Topeka. Wheatfield Village celebrated its grand opening Tuesday after being under construction for nearly two years. The complex, which is located near B&B Theatres, is currently at 55 percent capacity. (KSNT News)

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Today and tomorrow in Topeka:

Friday, June 16

• Game On! At Topeka And Shawnee County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Discovering Indian Creek Naturalist Hike At Shawnee North Community Center (6:30 PM)

Saturday, June 17

• Sunshine Reggae Roots Festival At The Celtic Fox (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Considering a career change? Topeka Public Schools will host a hiring fair at Quinton Heights Education Center on Jul. 6-7 to fill a variety of roles throughout the district. Click here to explore all open positions. (Topeka Public Schools)
• Mark your calendars! The City of Topeka will host a Taco and Margarita Festival on Saturday, Aug. 5. Swing by the Stormont Vail Event Center from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. to enjoy tacos, margaritas, live professional wrestling, and local vendors. (KSNT News)
• Did you miss the most recent Topeka City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jun. 13? Visit the link to catch up on the highlights with a recap from Communications Specialist Taylor Schley. (City of Topeka Government via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.