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Topeka
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees will hold its monthly meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 at the National Guard Museum (Forbes Field, 125 SE Airport Dr.) where Ron Hylla and Jones Law Firm representatives will discuss updates on railway retirement benefits. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Zoo held its first ZooVerse pop culture festival Saturday, giving families a chance to meet movie heroes and community role models, enjoy food trucks and browse local vendors. The zoo will host Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Northeast Kansas Saturday night, cancer survivors shined at the 22nd annual Couture for Cancer event hosted by the American Cancer Society + raised $225,000 from auctions to benefit future survivors. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Stormont Vail Events Center hosted the 10th annual Capital City Carnage Demolition Derby Saturday, drawing fans from northeast Kansas to enjoy demolition action and shop for vehicle parts. Tim Clark (owner of Smash It Demolition Derby) said the event shows strong community support. 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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