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Topeka
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fiesta Topeka has launched a new bilingual app (Fiesta Connect) to share event details and volunteer sign-ups while naming high school seniors Gabriela Gonzalez and Joselinee Morales Aquino as royalty candidates; festival activities will run from April through July, with food sales starting April 13 at the Marlo Cuevas-Balandran Activity Center. The Topeka Capital-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Constitution Hall in Topeka stands as a key symbol of the city’s Free State legacy (marking its role in opposing slavery). Planned tours and exhibits will offer local residents a closer look at its historic significance through educational programs. The Topeka Capital-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local teens join the Topeka Way to Work program to gain skills & hands-on experience with 14 host businesses paying $7.25/hour. An info session at the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers was held Sunday, March 29, and businesses will interview youth applicants in April. WIBW
- ➤ Topeka West High School is hosting its 12th annual mattress fundraiser to raise funds for the band program and a trip to the Liberty Bowl. Students show teamwork while selling mattresses and aim to collect between $3,000 and $14,000 in one day. WIBW
- ➤ Washburn University inducted 32 first-generation students, faculty, and staff into Tri-Alpha on Sunday, Mar. 29 to honor academic success and build a supportive community. The event marked Kansas’ first Chi Chapter that partners with local colleges (criteria for membership include at least 30 credit hours and a 3.2 GPA). 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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