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Topeka
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 16, registration begins at 11 a.m. at Jessie’s Bar at 5011 SW Topeka Blvd. for a motorcycle ride honoring Tammy Moon’s legacy & supporting her family and Street Team Ministry. The ride will start at 1 p.m. with music from 5 to 7 p.m. and follows with dinner. WIBW
- ➤ Dillons donated $500 to the One Kid One Can nonprofit in honor of Nichole Miller, a Dillons associate who earned the 2025 Kroger Community Service Award for her leadership and volunteerism in the community. The donation supports her work to help children and families. WIBW
- ➤ Helping Hands Humane Society took in 70 cats from one residence as part of a 10-day effort that brought over 240 animals to the shelter in Topeka. The shelter has started spaying and neutering programs and will soon list more cats for adoption. WIBW
- ➤ LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center’s Heroes campaign ends today, asking Topeka residents to support efforts to provide safe interview spaces for child abuse cases. Funds raised by community heroes, including educators and law enforcement, will equip the center’s team + enhance their training. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Symphony will hold its season finale with The Music of John Williams at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at White Concert Hall at Washburn University, and it will kick off a new season featuring American Icons that celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday. WIBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Topeka will see a modest rise in summer cooling bills as projections show electricity rates in midwestern households will increase by about $30, driven by warmer temperatures and higher costs; the National Energy Assistance Directors Association predicts a 8.5% national increase from June to September. Kansas Reflector
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Topeka area high school seniors were recognized at the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers for completing the CTE Scholar Program — the program honors students with technical skills, leadership and community service. They received certificates, a commemorative pin and a graduation honor cord as statewide recognition. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would have required Kansas public schools to give elementary students 30 minutes of recess daily and all students annual fitness tests, rejecting the measure along with other proposals on legal tender and tax breaks as lawmakers ended the session. Kansas Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SENT Topeka has expanded its Southside Wellness Clinic (455 SE Golf Park Blvd in the Hi-Crest neighborhood) to offer basic care, maternal support, and help with coverage programs. The expansion, celebrated today by the clinic team, aims to reach more families and serve as a model for other non-profits. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas softball beat Wichita State 10-0 in its final home game at Arrocha Ballpark on Tuesday. Freshman pitcher Lila Patridge threw a complete-game shutout to snap Wichita State's 12-game winning streak and move Kansas to a 33-16 season record with a record 13 home wins. WIBW
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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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Evans United Carnival 2026
May 21-31 — Stormont Vail Events Center — $18.30 General Admission, $10.05 Child (3-11) — A vibrant carnival featuring parking lot exhibitions and festivals for family fun.
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Party with The BASH
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbirds Grille — Cost info not provided — Dance the night away with live music at Thunderbirds Grille.
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Doggie Date Night
6-8 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening bonding with your pup in the heart of Topeka.
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