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Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Many families and children enjoyed sledding on Jan. 25 at Quinton Heights and Lake Shawnee as locals took advantage of fresh snow + a newcomer from Texas tried sledding for the first time. The Topeka Capital-Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Topeka’s streets still hold 7.2 inches of light, powdery snow as temperatures remain below freezing; crews monitor conditions and plan to plow only if hazardous drifting occurs. A modest warm-up is forecast for Tuesday, but wintry weather will persist for most of the week. The Topeka Capital-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials reported on Sunday that crews treated arterials, collector streets, bridges, and known trouble spots while residential roads are not being plowed due to light, powdery snow; they will monitor conditions and respond to reports if roads become impassable, and some schools have closed today. 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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