Good morning, Topeka.

Topeka engages in numerous activities including a scholarship banquet, worship service, and community service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

John J. Shaw was arrested in North Topeka following a traffic stop where he provided false information and was found with illegal narcotics and a suspended driver's license.

The Topeka Police Department is currently investigating an early Thursday morning shooting in Northeast Topeka where one individual was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Rita Blitt Gallery at Washburn University is temporarily closed due to water damage from a faulty valve, with updates available via the Mulvane Art Museum's digital platforms.

Southeast Topeka is set to gain a vital healthcare resource with the opening of the Southside Wellness Clinic on Jan.

27, offering various medical services to address the area's high uninsured rates.

Stormont Vail Health is set to host a community blood drive on Jan.

22 to address a national blood shortage, encouraging donations of all types, especially O negative, A negative, and B negative.

Washburn's men's and women's tennis teams are ranked No. 8 and No. 11 respectively in the ITA preseason rankings ahead of their exhibition match on Jan.

25.

Four Washburn University basketball players have been named to the 2025 Bevo Francis Award Watch List, recognizing the top players in small college basketball.

ThunderKat Live Performance at Happy Basset Barrel House

ThunderKat returns to the Happy Basset Barrel House in Topeka to perform classic rock hits from the 1980s, featuring songs from bands like Journey, AC/DC, and Metallica.

Washburn Ichabods Women's Basketball vs. Fort Hays State Tigers

Watch an exciting NCAA basketball game featuring the Washburn Ichabods facing off against the Fort Hays State Tigers at Lee Arena.

Pretend Friend Concert

Enjoy a live concert featuring Pretend Friend at the Happy Basset Barrel House in Topeka.

NA Meetings - Open Discussion for Beginners

An open candlelight discussion meeting for beginners providing supportive conversations in English.

Weekly Country Dance Nights at Happy Basset Barrel House

Country Dance Nights feature free entry for ladies and dance lessons, providing an opportunity for the Topeka community to enjoy country music and dancing.

2025 Kansas Lawn and Garden Show

The Kansas Lawn and Garden Show offers homeowners a vast array of exhibits and expert discussions on landscaping, gardening, and home improvement in a family-friendly environment.

2025 Topeka Polar Plunge

The 2025 Topeka Polar Plunge offers a fun-filled day featuring registration, a costume contest, cornhole games, and a silent auction to benefit Special Olympics Kansas.

Top Town Throw Down – TBTWC Home Tournament

The Top Town Throw Down is a wrestling tournament for Open, Novice, and Girls divisions held at Washburn Rural High School.