Good morning, Topeka.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.