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Topeka
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Villages, Inc. opened a new maternity home shelter yesterday for pregnant women without housing in Topeka + the facility provides safe shelter, parenting supplies, education, and counseling for up to six women. WIBW
- ➤ Bakers at Dillons bakery (5311 SW 22nd Pl.) have been decorating the Kansas Day cake to honor Kansas' 165th anniversary and America's 250th birthday. The celebration will take place today at noon at the statehouse rotunda, where Governor Kelly is expected to speak. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Zoo Docent Academy offers 40 hours of volunteer training from March 23 to 27 to prepare helpers for exhibit tours + special events; details and applications are available online. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm shared a checklist to lower house fire risk for local residents, recommending regular testing of smoke alarms, keeping a three-foot safety zone around heaters and cooking areas, and planning home escape routes. Residents can find more details online. 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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