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Topeka
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Mar. 27, community partners gathered at Indiana Avenue Church of Christ for a meeting to start the AARP Five-Year Plan aimed at improving life for residents aged 50 and older; the plan is scheduled for completion by 2028. WIBW
- ➤ Fiesta Topeka returns with spring food sales on April 13, 20, and 27 and June events, leading to a five-day festival starting July 14 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church grounds. Organizers will revive the event’s upbeat community spirit while raising funds for Holy Family School. WIBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A report from city officials detailed 2025's most dangerous intersections and credited targeted safety improvements with reducing accidents by 5% + efforts aimed at protecting commuters. The Topeka Capital-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Manhattan Arts Center is building an outdoor learning space on a former parking lot next to its facility, inspired by a mural from K-State's Frank Hammond. K-State students are designing furniture + murals with sun shades to fight summer heat, and the space will be finished by summer. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seaman High School students took part in 'Docent for a Day' yesterday at the Kansas Museum of History, where they became exhibit experts and shared their findings with visitors (including local fourth graders) to bring history to life. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City crews are repairing waterlines on Southwest Topeka Boulevard at 17th Street, forcing lane shifts and closures for northbound and southbound traffic; all lanes will reopen after temporary pavement repairs in about a week. WIBW
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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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