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Topeka
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Burlingame Rodeo Days will take place Saturday, May 16 starting with an 8 a.m. breakfast at Federated Church and include Fire Department 150th Anniversary activities and a taco feed from 4 to 7 p.m.; rodeo events begin at 7 p.m. at the Saddle Club. WIBW
- ➤ Relay for Life of Shawnee Co. runs from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 15 at Hummer Sports Park. The annual event brings people together to honor survivors, remember lives lost, and fund cancer research — supporting the American Cancer Society. WIBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Casey’s store is under construction near Gage Park (4020 SW 6th Avenue) and will offer food and fuel options this fall, with an opening planned in October. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Washburn University, students debated whether to use AI for final exam prep today. Some chose to avoid AI for a greater challenge — while faculty advised that proper use can enhance learning. WIBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials lifted the advisory for Shawnee Lake’s cove after tests showed E. coli levels had fallen, making the area safe following earlier warnings due to a manhole overflow near Pump Station #42. The decision comes after cleanup and water quality checks. The Topeka Capital-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A road project that began Monday is restricting traffic on K-4 near Eskridge with a one-lane work zone and 11-foot width limits; delays may reach 15 minutes. Work continues on weekdays until October (lead contractor Ebert Construction Co.). WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kansas state employees will keep their choice between Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield following a Health Care Commission decision on Monday, May 11 — the move preserves flexibility as proposals on tiered pricing and network coverage are reviewed for a contract starting Jan. 1. Kansas Reflector
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day weekend from May 21 to May 25 will see over 503,000 Kansans on the move, with 85% driving despite higher gas prices & potential highway congestion. AAA advises travelers to prepare their vehicles and plan safe routes before hitting the road. 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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Yoga Nidra Session
12:15-1:15 p.m. — Florence Crittenton - Integrative Health — Free entry — Experience deep relaxation through guided meditation rooted in ancient yogic traditions.
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