Good morning, Topeka.

Residents of Auburn Community Center are rallying to repair its leaking roof, which needs a $30,000 fix; fundraisers will include Cupid Cocktails + Love Song Bingo on Feb.

7 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. + a chili cookoff on March 7.

A survey shows that when winter sets in, drivers tend to avoid I-35 on the turnpike, US-83 on the open plains, and I-70 from Topeka to western Kansas because icy roads and strong winds raise risks.

RVWindshieldReplacement.com polled 3,004 drivers, urging locals to plan alternate routes in bad weather.

The Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy board named Caleb Asher as president and CEO today.

He served as interim since November 2025 (bringing deep institutional knowledge) and will boost innovation and theatre education to support local arts.

Topeka-based Sonus Chamber Choir will hold its inaugural season spring concert, Voices of the Prairie, on April 12 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (817 SW Harrison St) after receiving a $1,000 boost from the Patterson Gives Back program to cover costs.

Carlson Financial CEO Carl Carlson said a power of attorney — a document that names someone to handle decisions — should be set up before a crisis to avoid court delays.

Federal funds will be used to repair Topeka Regional Airport's North Apron & rehabilitate Freeman Field Airport's runway after Congress approved the appropriations package yesterday, with improvements set to boost aviation safety and support rural connections.

The Topeka Police Department celebrated the retirement of K9 officers Radar and Colt, who served from May 7, 2018 until Feb.

4, with a farewell event (featuring cake and toys) hosted by their handlers.

Independent pharmacies in Topeka are challenging pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that set low reimbursement rates and steer patients to select outlets; the push for new legislation aims to boost price transparency and keep prescription costs fair.

The Marshall Tucker Band Concert

7-9 PM — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Enjoy a night of classic southern rock hits from a legendary band.

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.

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.

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.