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Topeka
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students at Washburn Rural High School are fundraising to purchase art supplies, games and activities for patients at Children's Mercy hospital while supporting classmate Miles Timberlake (in round three of treatment) who was diagnosed with bone cancer last year. WIBW
- ➤ Back Country Horsemen of Kansas volunteer group maintains trails for walkers, runners, bicyclists and riders at local parks and lakes. They will join Kansas Trails Appreciation Day (today at the Statehouse) to celebrate their work and upcoming events. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the city of Topeka honored Topeka West High School's theater department for its strong performance at the International Thespian Festival during Theater in Our Schools Month, and students from Topeka Public Schools will participate in Theater in Our Schools Advocacy Day on Wednesday, Mar. 11 at the Kansas Statehouse. WIBW
- ➤ Topeka High Trojan Theatre is staging The Wizard of Oz from today to March 7 at THS Hoehner Auditorium; showtimes are 7 p.m. nightly with tickets at $10 for general admission and $8 for students + a raffle drawing on April 18 will offer diamond jewelry prizes. WIBW
- ➤ Cloudy skies kept tornado sirens off as Topeka Public Schools conducted a drill at Jardine Elementary School (725 students) on Wednesday at 10 a.m., where students moved safely to designated shelters in line with state requirements. WIBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow will be First Alert Weather Day in Topeka as severe weather risks include hail, damaging wind and tornadoes. Residents are advised to sign up for WeatherCall and use the WIBW Weather app to stay informed. WIBW
- ➤ Southwest Kansas rancher Cole Gardiner is recovering after the Ranger Road wildfire burned 35,000 acres near Ashland and disrupted his operations, including the loss of some cattle. State foresters remain on high alert as high winds and low humidity keep fire dangers volatile. Kansas Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USDA approved a new SNAP waiver that excludes candy & soft drinks from eligible SNAP purchases for Kansans starting Feb. 15, 2027, as Governor Kelly said the move aims to promote healthier eating. Retailers in states with similar bans helped shape the plan. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After its advocacy day at the Kansas Statehouse on Wednesday, the American Heart Association urged lawmakers to require all counties to have 911 dispatchers give CPR instructions, noting that nearly half lack T-CPR (important in rural areas) and that schools should include CPR training in their emergency plans. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bill Self was ejected in the first half after back-to-back technical fouls during the Jayhawks' game against Arizona State in Tempe — the team trailed 23-16 and assistant coach Jacque Vaughn also received a technical foul before halftime. 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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