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Topeka
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday, the American Red Cross welcomed visitors to its new Topeka building during an open house that showcased its disaster relief work, and today people can donate online—a $20 gift may supply meals for a disaster victim. WIBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Chamber hosted its annual dinner at Stormont Vail Events Center where dozens of businesses networked to share ideas on keeping local talent & boosting competitiveness. Chamber President Eric Stafford said the event aimed to highlight strategies that strengthen the local business climate. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bestselling author Brad Taylor will visit the Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library at 7 p.m. on April 22 to celebrate the release of his 20th Pike Logan book; attendees should reserve their seat in advance. WIBW
- ➤ Brown vs. Board 72nd Anniversary event will be held Sunday, May 17 at Townsite Ballroom in downtown Topeka. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program starts at 5:30 p.m. featuring civil rights attorney Ben Crump and performance poet J. Ivy while tickets cost $60. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deborah Rose became the first woman to reach Brigadier General in the Kansas National Guard after a tragic Forbes plane crash spurred her to return to school at Washburn University and earn a nursing degree; she retired in 2011 and now promotes women’s heart disease awareness during Women’s History Month. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new AAA survey found that 73% of drivers who experience headlight glare said it worsened over the past decade—drivers are advised to keep headlights clean and properly aimed for safer nighttime driving. WIBW
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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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Jefferson Starship Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Cost info not provided — Experience iconic arena rock with Jefferson Starship's legendary hits.
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Switch In Time Rocks The Barrelhouse
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Happy Basset Brewing Co — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of legendary rock music with a favorite setlist to keep you dancing.
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