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Topeka
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Security Benefit donated $50,000 to Lifehouse Child Advocacy Center on Tuesday at its headquarters; the gift will help expand space and services for children and families who have experienced neglect and trauma. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The All-American Band Concert is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 at White Concert Hall on Washburn’s campus; tickets are $5 (children 12 and under free) and funds raised will support music student scholarships through Sigma Alpha Iota. WIBW
- ➤ The Kansas Museum of History in Topeka is hosting Kansas Day events with hands-on activities and demonstrations on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free (no fee). WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Topeka Public Schools held mid-year ceremonies Tuesday morning at Topeka West, Topeka, and Highland Park high schools to honor seniors who finished requirements early — officials said livestreamed events helped students gear up for next steps. WIBW
- ➤ Hundreds gathered at the statehouse Tuesday for a school choice rally during National School Choice Week. The Kansas Policy Institute and National School Choice Awareness Foundation hosted speakers who urged flexible policies to meet diverse student needs. WIBW
- ➤ Rachel Marlow, the Olathe music teacher named 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year, received a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car to support her statewide travel for education advocacy; she will use it to attend conferences and lead professional development workshops. WIBW
- ➤ Educators from the Flint Hills Discovery Center visited Sheldon Head Start on Tuesday at 1155 SW Seabrook Ave to show students a live Western Hognose Snake and an Ornate Box Turtle (the official state reptile) ahead of Kansas Day. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Madison Schmitt and her father discussed her mental health journey on the new Hear me. See me. podcast, sharing the ongoing challenges and support from NAMI Kansas + lessons on how families can help a loved one. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College GameDay will roll into Lawrence this Saturday for KU’s game against BYU. The hourlong show starts at 10 a.m. on ESPN, with KU hosting BYU at 3:30 p.m., free student entry at 8:30 a.m. from Gate 2, and giveaways for early fans — details matter. 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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