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Topeka
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midland Care held its 30th Celebration Walk Friday on its campus—featuring food trucks, kids activities and a butterfly release that honored hospice patients. The fundraiser supported Midland Care’s services, giving residents a day of remembrance and comfort. WIBW
- ➤ Zoom, a three-year-old stray at Helping Hands Humane Society, is free for adoption until May 17 thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation and known for his playful voice; donations can be made through the Warm Paws Warm Hearts Art Auction, with submissions accepted until May 16. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Canvas is back online today after a hacker breach, and Topeka IT firm Premier One urged residents to secure primary email accounts with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (one of three key steps) to protect their digital identity. WIBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, May 11, the California Avenue bridge over I-70 will close for replacement work until late fall — drivers should follow marked detours. Demolition begins Wednesday, May 13 as part of the project. WIBW
- ➤ State employees have raised concerns today over proposals to drop Blue Cross Blue Shield in favor of Aetna, a move that could save nearly $240 million. Officials are reviewing the plan as employees warn that a smaller network might limit access to needed care. Kansas Reflector
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses are ramping up for a busy Mother's Day weekend, with Porterfield’s Flowers & Hazel Hill Chocolate offering specials and unique gifts as over 200 orders have been placed for flower deliveries. The Mother’s Day Market is on today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Evergy Plaza. WIBW
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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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Signal Ridge Music Evening
6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Appalachian Folk-grass tunes with Redd & The Paper Flowers.
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Green Shoebox Band: St. Marys Community Event
6-10 p.m. — St. Marys Riverside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of music with the Green Shoebox Band in a vibrant community setting.
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Kelsey Miles Live Performance
12:30 – 4:30 PM — Mulvane Art Fair, Topeka, KS — Free entry — Connect through music and storytelling with Kelsey Miles.
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