Good morning, Topeka.

The 31st annual MLK Day celebration in Topeka, hosted by Living the Dream, Inc. and the Topeka Center for Peace & Justice, featured a community dinner, musical tributes, a keynote speech, and scholarships for local students to honor and continue Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Shawnee County Parks & Recreation aims to hire hundreds for various warm-weather roles, offering $10-$20 per hour, suitable for students, retirees, and teachers.

Kansas State Board of Education member Beryl New and others celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a march, speeches, and the Black national anthem in Topeka, emphasizing action inspired by King's legacy.

Firefighters responded to a house fire in west-central Topeka on Monday afternoon, with initial reports showing smoke emerging from the premises.

Crews responded to a two-vehicle crash with no serious injuries reported early Monday at S.W.

Huntoon Street and Fairlawn Road in west Topeka.

Firefighters responded to a vehicle fully engulfed in flames early Monday near downtown Topeka, with no reported injuries.

Topeka's Monroe Elementary School, pivotal in the 1954 Brown v.

Board of Education case, might be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its significant role in U.S. civil rights history.

The Kansas Department of Labor announced potential delays in unemployment insurance payments due to the office closure on a holiday.

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.