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Topeka
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spots is a one-year-old black and white cat available for adoption today at Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka. She arrived with a six-month-old orange kitten, and both can be adopted for $50. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NOTO Arts Center in North Topeka invites young artists to submit work for the Redbud Youth Art Exhibit with a Recycled and Reclaimed theme + drop-offs run from Mar. 4 to Mar. 29 and the exhibit runs from Apr. 3 to Apr. 18. WIBW
- ➤ A new exhibit titled Runway Remix shows wearable art made by seven local artists and is on display until May 17 at the library + Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, where visitors see pieces inspired by the permanent collection. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shawnee Co. Emergency Manager Dusty Nichols shared safety tips as Severe Weather Preparedness Week is set for March 2 to 7. Residents are advised to update methods for receiving alerts and practice plans during trainings on March 3 at Washburn University and the statewide drill on Wednesday at 10 a.m. WIBW
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Trident Homes began construction on Topeka’s first 3D printed house in Oakland this week; the stone-based home costs about $50 less per sqft than typical builds and Representative Mari-Lynn Poskin purchased it to address housing needs. It is expected to be livable in two months. WIBW
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Larry the Cable Guy Live Show
7-10 p.m. — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Ticket prices vary — Catch the hilarious Larry the Cable Guy as he brings laughs to his fans with all-new material.
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Mater Dei Irish Fest 5k
3-4 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Check the festival's website for registration fee — Celebrate the return of the Mater Dei Irish Festival with a spirited 5k and lively Irish music.
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Hoops Madness
10:50 a.m.-11:15 p.m. — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Tickets starting at $87.45 — Experience an exciting day of basketball action at Prairie Band Hoops Madness.
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AM Club
10 AM – 12 PM — Townsite Tower — Buy one get one free — Enjoy great music and vibes while making new friends over coffee and treats.
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Tower of Power Concert
7-10 p.m. — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Cost not specified — Experience the best in funk and soul music from the legendary Tower of Power.
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Gelli Print Plant Collage Workshop
5-7:30 p.m. — Mize Art Studio — Cost not specified — Create vibrant printed papers and transform them into unique plant-themed collages.
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