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Topeka
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today on A.M. Extra, hosts Reina Flores and Jared Broyles will discuss local thrift store bargains as part of the Thrifty Thursday feature broadcast live from the WIBW-TV newsroom at 8 a.m. on weekdays on wibw.com and Roku. WIBW
- ➤ On Thursday night, the Healing in Color exhibit featured art created by incarcerated women in Shawnee County at NOTO Arts Center. Hosted by the Magenta Girls Initiative and the Community Action Against Human Trafficking Rotary Club, the event showcased art as a tool for healing (and hope) through personal expression. WIBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regional gas prices reached $3.39 per gallon on March 16, up from $3.28 last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Analysts predict that prices may increase another 20 to 30 cents as traders factor in supply concerns and rising spring demand. The Topeka Capital-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill banning cell phones and personal devices during school hours at public and accredited private schools, allowing exceptions for individualized education plans or medical needs & reserving school phone use for emergencies. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westbound I-70 in downtown Topeka will close at 10 a.m. today for Polk-Quincy Viaduct repairs & reopen by 6 p.m. Sunday, with the disruption affecting the route between S.W. Topeka Boulevard and S.E. 10th Avenue and a lane closure on S.E. Madison. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ To keep homes safe this spring cleaning season, the Topeka Fire Department offers advice on proper landscaping, cleaning dryer lint, and safe grilling distances. Residents can also apply for a free residential burn permit (valid for one year) to handle yard debris safely. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Washburn baseball pulled a comeback win against Fort Hays State in a 10-inning contest on Wednesday, March 18 — the Ichabods host NWMSU today. WIBW
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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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