🌱 Topeka PD Investigates Aggravated Battery + Fire Weather Watch

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But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly sunny; windy, milder. High: 63 Low: 42.
• Tuesday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m.. High: 54 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Topeka today:

1. Topeka Police are investigating an incident that left two people injured in downtown Topeka on Saturday night, Mar. 18. After reports of a disturbance, police found two victims suffering from non-life-threatening injuries at the 400 block of SW 9th Street. Anyone with information on this aggravated battery case is asked to call TPD at 785-368-9400 or the Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. (WIBW)
2. From noon until 7:00 p.m. on Mar. 20, there is a Fire Weather Watch for central and east-central Kansas, including Topeka. Due to near-critical fire weather conditions, including dry conditions and southwest winds gusting up to 40 mph, fires will be able to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged, do not throw cigarettes out windows, and report any wildfires. (NWS Topeka via Twitter)
3. After 21 years of business, Wild Horse Saloon will permanently close due to poor building maintenance, including a caving roofs and inoperable heaters. Saturday, Apr. 1, is the last night locals can enjoy the saloon before it's gone. (WIBW)

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Today and tomorrow in Topeka:

Monday, March 20

• Youth Art Month Exhibit At Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (9:00 AM)

Tuesday, March 21

• KVC Spangles Night: Fundraiser At Spangles (5:00 PM)
• 2000's Music Bingo At B&B Theatres Topeka Wheatfield 9 (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Topeka IrishFest 2023 was a huge success! Downtown Topeka was filled with green for the St. Patrick's Day celebration on Saturday, Mar. 18. View the link to see pictures of parade participants, families, food, and more. (The Topeka Capital-Journal)
• On Saturday, Mar. 18, Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle injury crash in Topeka. According to KHP, a 2004 Ford Explorer and a 2022 Ford pickup truck crashed at Westbound I-70 at mile marker 357. The driver of the Ford Explorer was taken to the hospital with suspected minor injuries. (WIBW)
• Now through Mar. 25, Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka will continue its "name your price" dog adoption special. There is a $20 minimum. Helping Hands Humane Society will also offer food truck nights starting in April, their baby shower for the pets, and Paws in the Park! (WIBW)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with another 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.