Good morning, Topeka.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Party with The BASH

8-11 p.m. — Thunderbirds Grille — Cost info not provided — Dance the night away with live music at Thunderbirds Grille.

Doggie Date Night

6-8 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening bonding with your pup in the heart of Topeka.

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.

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.

Kelsey Miles Live Performance

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Mulvane Art Fair, Topeka, KS — Free entry — Connect through music and storytelling with Kelsey Miles.