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Topeka
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Living the Dream Inc. has kicked off Respect for Elders and Preschoolers Week today with a reading at Community Action Head Start and gift basket deliveries to senior centers, starting a series of community events leading up to MLK Day. WIBW
- ➤ Cosmos Court in downtown Topeka is asking residents to join the Creator Club with an $8.88 monthly fee to help reopen the food court; it aims to reach 1,000 members by Feb. 14 so it can welcome Talk About Topeka Coffee Shop & Cafe with Cosmos Cabaret entertainment series. WIBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TopCity FAME, Topeka’s first local chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education, aims to build a pipeline for maintenance technicians and will host its launch event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Washburn Tech Conference Center on Huntoon St. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 19th annual Jam4Dan event will run Friday through Sunday at Celtic Fox (118 SW 8th) with over 20 bands playing and a youth showcase scheduled for Saturday. The benefit honors local musician Dan Falley and will support music scholarships for area youth. WIBW
- ➤ Hosts Jared Broyles and Reina Flores delivered 'Motivation Monday' in Monday’s 8 a.m. livestream of A.M. Extra on wibw.com and Roku, offering practical tips to start the new week. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials plan to fund 60% of a new NFL stadium by diverting local sales taxes to cover a record $1.8 billion subsidy (for the Kansas City Chiefs), aiming to boost economic activity and tourism. The deal continues to spark debate over taxpayer support for sports teams. Kansas Reflector
- ➤ Shawnee County Public Works will start road construction on Southeast Berryton Road between the 6700 and 7100 blocks on Jan. 20, affecting access to Berryton Elementary School. Message signs (posted today) advise motorists to use Southeast Croco Road to avoid delays. WIBW
- ➤ City leaders held a meeting (Monday, Jan. 12) at City Hall to address easement issues about trailer placements, utility locations, and road access at Overbrook trailer park. Residents are seeking clear communication about their housing future amid conflicting rumors. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas agriculture officials reported that nearly 414,000 birds have been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza, including about 380,000 from one commercial operation in Pottawatomie County as of Friday. There are no human cases, and health experts say the risk remains low & monitoring continues. Kansas Reflector
- ➤ Kansas is battling a severe avian influenza outbreak affecting nearly 414,000 birds, with most infections in Pottawatomie County; USDA data shows four commercial and six backyard flocks remain impacted as of Monday. WIBW
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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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The Marshall Tucker Band Concert
7-9 PM — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Enjoy a night of classic southern rock hits from a legendary band.
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