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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers held its grand opening Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at its new location on 1415 S.W. Wanamaker Road in west Topeka, where a high school band, cheerleaders, and early campers celebrated plus the restaurant donated $1,000 to Astra Mental Health and Recovery Center. WIBW
- ➤ Fleming Place Wine & Spirits in downtown Topeka now features a front display of non-alcoholic beverages for Dry January — a response to locals embracing wellness; owner Bryan McDonald said customers can choose from IPAs, seltzers, beer, spirits and wine. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shawnee County transportation officials previewed a road project that will expand lanes, add roundabouts + sidewalks from Seaman High School to Soldier Creek. The plan, revealed at a meeting on Thursday, is set to begin in 2029 and will be completed in phases with temporary roads provided. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A nurse’s life-threatening illness shows the critical need for blood donations, and Community Blood Center and Stormont Vail are hosting a drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the hospital Centennial Room (appointments available using code TPKS). WIBW
- ➤ University of Kansas Health System St. Francis held a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 8 to report a nationwide surge in flu cases and urge residents to practice good hygiene, stay home when sick, and get vaccinated, especially those at high risk. WIBW
- ➤ Gov. Kelly proclaimed January as National Blood Donor Month and opened the statehouse for a blood drive on Thursday, joining community and hospital officials who noted that winter weather and holidays often lower blood donations (a vital reminder to help save lives). WIBW
- ➤ The Kansas council recommended raising funding for the 988 suicide and crisis hotline network to $13 million annually as monthly call volumes increased in 2025. State lawmakers will review alternative revenue sources (such as lottery and telecommunications fees) to secure stable funding. Kansas Reflector
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Yung Bleu Live Concert
8 PM - 12 AM — The Woodshed Event Center — $30 general admission, $200 VIP options available — Experience an electrifying performance by Yung Bleu in Topeka.
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The Calm Oasis Sessions
8:30 p.m. — McFarland Farm — Free entry — Engage in soothing group sessions designed to foster relaxation and community connection.
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The Band Perry Concert
7-10 p.m. — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night with the GRAMMY-winning trio known for their genre-defying sound.
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Friday Night Comedy Showcase
8-9:30 p.m. — Cosmos Court Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of laughs with top comedians from the Midwest and beyond.
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CNA Refresher Course in Topeka
Feb 3-9 — Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care — Course fee required — Complete essential CNA training with both online and hands-on clinical components.
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