Good morning, Topeka.

Kansas companies like Garmin in Olathe face costly legal battles as patent trolls exploit the ITC loophole for forced settlements; members of Congress have introduced the Advancing America’s Interests Act to reform the process and protect local jobs and innovation.

Saturday, the 19th annual Jam 4 Dan fundraiser honored music instructor Dan Falley (died in a car wreck in 2008) at Celtic Fox with 17 musical acts.

The three-day event has awarded music scholarships to over 200 young students and charged a $5 suggested cover charge.

Living the Dream Inc. celebrated MLK Jr.'s legacy and honored co-founder Robert Bugg (died last January) at its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet, granting over two dozen $1,000 scholarships and awarding WIBW news director Melissa Brunner the Robert and Jacqueline Bugg Lifetime Achievement Award.

Local women held hair and makeup sessions with a photoshoot on Saturday to prepare for the 2026 Couture for Cancer fashion show, which will support women fighting cancer on March 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Vaerus Aviation at Forbes Field.

Washburn University Cheer team finished 2nd in the Open Coed Game Day Finals at UDA Nationals in Orlando (held this past weekend) after Northwest Community College won first place and Iowa Western placed third.

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.

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.

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.

The Marshall Tucker Band Concert

7-9 PM — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Enjoy a night of classic southern rock hits from a legendary band.

CNA Refresher Course

Feb 17 - Feb 23 — Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Topeka — Course fee applies — Complete your nursing assistant refresher course with a mix of online and in-person clinical training.