Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
Good morning, Topeka.
American Post Legion 421 cleaned up Mount Auburn Cemetery Saturday morning with help from the Kansas Senators baseball team — a tradition to prepare the site for Memorial Day visitors to honor fallen military members.
Volunteers trimmed grass and collected trash to beautify the historic cemetery.
On Saturday, the Sons of Union Veterans held their annual ceremony at the Topeka Cemetery to honor Civil War and World War II veterans, featuring speakers and the playing of Taps.
Rowena Johnson Sanders, 89, is honored for her historic walk to get an education during segregation at Monroe School on Saturday; the commemoration featured a Topeka High drumline performance and remarks on Brown v.
Board’s legacy in integrating public schools.
Kansas won its first Big 12 Baseball Tournament title since 2006 with a 9-0 win over West Virginia.
The Jayhawks became the fourth team to capture both regular season and tournament championships, and they will learn tomorrow if they will host a regional.
Former Washburn Rural standout Emmerson Cope is leading Nebraska in the NCAA Super Regionals and will compete in Game 2 this Saturday at 4 p.m. CT on ESPN & hopes to help the Huskers reach the Women’s College World Series.
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.
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.
Evergy Fight Night 3
5-10 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Experience high-energy boxing under the stars while supporting Special Olympics Kansas.
Country Line Dance Lessons with Kristy
6:30 – 7:15 p.m. — Happy Basset Brewing Co — Free entry — Dive into a fun night of easy-to-follow country and line dance lessons perfect for all skill levels.
Country Dance Night with Pinhole
8-11 p.m. — Happy Basset Brewing Co — $5 Cover — Experience a night of hard-hitting honky tonk sounds and prairie vibes with Pinhole.
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