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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On MLK Day (Monday, Jan. 19) volunteers sorted donated clothes and prepared meals for those in need at Topeka Rescue Mission's Living the Dream events. The initiative honored Martin Luther King's legacy and brought the community together through acts of service. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center hosted an MLK Day event on Monday that featured story time with Areiana Green and a musical performance by The Ensemble to teach kids about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Children also expressed their dreams through an interactive artwork activity. WIBW
- ➤ Living the Dream, Inc. honored young scholars with scholarships and awards at its MLK Day program held Monday, Jan. 19 at (Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park) by recognizing winners of art, essay, and poetry contests. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ron Ward, a longtime announcer (over 20 years) at Heartland Motorsports Park, said the track will soon reopen under International Hot Rod Association management and is expected to draw regional fans while boosting local businesses. 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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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.
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