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Topeka
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Rescue Mission is working with local partners to create new housing options for people experiencing homelessness. TRM collaborates with landlords and donors to ensure residents have access to homes and essential furnishings — a key step toward long-term stability. WIBW
- ➤ The Greater Topeka Partnership will hold its annual meeting on April 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Stormont Vail Events Center and will honor local leaders including former mayor Mike Padilla with the Wolgast Award — setting a vision for the coming year. WIBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Goodyear plant will temporarily halt operations at 11 p.m. Sunday, April 5 and resume at 11 p.m. Sunday, April 12 as announced by United Steelworkers Local 307 + all activities will pause for the full week. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators, students and KNEA members rallied at the statehouse to demand fully funded schools and call for changes to the funding formula that will take effect in 2027, citing a $60 million shortfall in special education funds. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washburn University hosted first responder training Tuesday afternoon at Yager Stadium to prepare TFD + TPD crews and national guard members for handling large events, including possible support for upcoming FIFA activities in Kansas City using classroom lessons and new technology to identify hazards quickly. WIBW
- ➤ The Kansas Air National Guard’s 190th Air Refueling Wing is honored for its long service (including tough times and brave acts) and remains a key part of our state’s military tradition. Local events and remembrances keep its legacy alive. The Topeka Capital-Journal
- ➤ Residents can join the Silver Lake Lions' Legislative Forum for coffee and conversation with local leaders at the Silver Lake Community Center on Saturday, Mar. 21 at 10 a.m. Local officials, including Sen. Kenny Titus and Rep. Kyle McNorton, are expected to answer questions. WIBW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local travel agency urges travelers to get to the airport early amid spring break flight cancellations. Tim Hersch of Cruise Holidays of Topeka advises allowing two to three extra hours and recommends travel insurance to help cover unexpected costs if flights are cancelled. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Holton natives, Jory Collins of North Dakota State and Deandra Schirmer of Chattanooga, will lead their teams in the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament on Thursday at 7 p.m. on ESPN+. WIBW
- ➤ Washburn men’s basketball key forward Dillon Claussen will enter the transfer portal next season — the 19-year-old averaged 15.6 points and 6.1 rebounds last campaign. WIBW
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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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2026 Spring Topeka Market Days
April 10-11 — Hotel Topeka At City Center — Entry varies — Explore over 100 unique vendors while enjoying live music and delicious food options.
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