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Topeka
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SENT is using a wraparound approach to help families in southeast Topeka’s Hi-Crest neighborhood meet housing+food+health+education+workforce needs. The group based at the former Avondale East Elementary School at 455 SE Golf Park Blvd is building trust to foster local change. WIBW
- ➤ Kansas Gas Service advises customers to adjust thermostats, clean air filters, and seal gaps as an arctic blast with snowfall is forecast this weekend. The company recommends setting thermostats to 68 to 70 degrees when awake and lowering them when away. WIBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Washburn University President JuliAnn Mazachek was named Executive of the Year by a Topeka based organization and will be honored at a banquet on Feb. 10 at the university's Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. The event will feature a cocktail social at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and remarks *by Mazachek*. WIBW
- ➤ Haberkorn Heating and Air advises homeowners to replace furnace air filters and check thermostats before the arctic blast affects local homes. Office manager Jason Haberkorn says clearing exhaust pipes today will help avoid costly repairs later. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Symphony Orchestra will perform its Billy the Kid themed concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Washburn University’s White Concert Hall with music director Kyle Wylie Pickett showcasing Aaron Copeland’s western ballad and a new ensemble piece from the Sandbox Percussion Ensemble. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The KSDE is seeking sponsors for its USDA-funded Summer Food Service Program to offer free meals to children in eligible areas this summer. Interested organizations, schools, and public agencies can learn more on the child nutrition website. WIBW
- ➤ The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library hosted Block Fest Wednesday in partnership with Parents as Teachers, offering kids five stations to build motor skills and creative thinking — groups from USD 501 and other districts also took part in the event held twice a year. WIBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Topeka is bracing for a severe cold front starting tonight, with wind chills dropping to (-15 to -20°F) through the weekend. City officials and the National Weather Service advise dressing in layers, limiting outdoor exposure, and using downtown parking garages to help snowplows clear roads. The Topeka Capital-Journal
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Carl Carlson of Carlson Financial explains the difference between standard and itemized deductions on income taxes, noting that the standard deduction gives a set amount while itemizing could save more when deductible expenses are high – he advises consulting a tax professional for guidance. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stormont Vail Health and the Community Blood Center hosted a blood drive today to help with a nationwide shortage that has reduced the blood supply by 35 percent+ local director Chris Buesing said donating blood was a rewarding way to support local hospitals+. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas beat Colorado 75-69 on Wednesday in Boulder while acting coach Jacque Vaughn led the team as head coach Bill Self stayed in Lawrence — hospitalized after feeling under the weather. The Jayhawks will face Kansas State on Saturday in Manhattan. WIBW
- ➤ Kansas released its 2026 football schedule with home games at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 4 (against Long Island) and Sept. 12 against Missouri. The season continues with a Big 12 opener versus Arizona State at Wembley Stadium in London on Sept. 19 amid ongoing stadium construction in Lawrence. WIBW
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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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Evening with Cleveland Blue
6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — $10 cover — Experience soulful blues with the legendary Cleveland Blue and a local opener.
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Topeka LEGO Brick Convention
10 AM - 5 PM — Stormont Vail Events Center — Tickets start at $39 — Experience a weekend filled with creativity and fun at the Brick Convention.
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