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Topeka
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Action’s Head Start program will hold its third Swap and Shop event at 9 a.m. Friday, April 24, at 2400 S.E. Highland Ave (families can exchange gently used items for household goods, toys, and other essentials). WIBW
- ➤ SENT's Johnathan Sublet said findings using the TCES tool show families need more than the poverty line to meet costs, and the group will host a ribbon cutting for its expanded Southside Wellness Clinic on April 29 from 3 to 4 p.m. at its location (455 SE Golf Park Blvd). WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Judy Jacobs, a Holocaust survivor, will speak at the State of Kansas Holocaust Commemoration at 1 p.m. Monday, Apr. 20 at Topeka Civic Theatre (3028 SW 8th Ave) as the community remembers six million Jewish victims of the tragedy. WIBW
- ➤ Fiesta Topeka queen candidates from Topeka High are serving Mexican food to the community as part of a pre-festival food sale ahead of a five-day celebration in July; the sale continues through April 18 and resumes on April 20 with tacos, enchiladas, and tamales. WIBW
- ➤ Artist Shane is finishing a new mural at the zoo’s front entrance that raises awareness of ocean plastic pollution and its effect on wildlife. The work is nearly complete despite recent wind gusts, and he will soon start another mural in the new tigers exhibit under construction. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, sign language educator Petra Horn-Marsh urged the state Board of Education to restart the superintendent search at the School for the Deaf in Olathe (to include deaf members). The board toured the school Wednesday as finalists Jennifer Kucinski and Michele Handley now await a decision. Kansas Reflector
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Carl Carlson of Carlson Financial urges residents to review financial plans at least once a year and after major life changes such as a new job or home purchase. He explains that this review helps update plans for inflation, market shifts, and evolving goals. WIBW
- ➤ Topeka's Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. merged with Money Management International to expand its financial counseling services with a 24/7 call center and enhanced online support while continuing its familiar debt help and tenant counseling programs as it shifts from a brick-and-mortar location to remote work established over 54 years. WIBW
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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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Damien Gunn Band Live at Kickstart Saloon
7-11 p.m. — Kickstart Saloon — Ticket Info Not Provided — Enjoy an evening of live music with Damien Gunn Band in a vibrant local venue.
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Live Music with Big Rick Soul Band
6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — Free entry — Celebrate the courtyard grand opening with great music, dancing, and fun.
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Steps for Stegman 5K
1:30-5 p.m. — Jardine Elementary — Support a worthy cause — Participate in a 5K walk/run to honor Dr. Bridget Stegman and raise funds for ALS research.
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Auditions for Shrek The Musical
6-9 p.m. — Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy — Free entry — Showcase your talent in this exciting audition for the beloved fairy tale musical.
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Through The Darkness Tour
7-11 p.m. — 6th & Polk Music & Event Space — Tickets available — Experience raw emotions and new music as Hollow Like Her debuts tracks from their upcoming EP.
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Hairball Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a unique tribute to rock music with Hairball.
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HME Fabrication Facility Tour
12-1 p.m. — HME, Inc. — Free entry — Explore the structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication facility and learn about the Haas Group's specialized companies.
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic concert breathing dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.
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