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Topeka
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Veteran Dr. Herschel Stroud sounded Taps at the Combat Air Museum today, marking his tenth year performing the tribute for fallen service members + the tradition began with a retired bugler. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local principal Chris Holman retired after 30 years at Pauline South Intermediate School in Montara, ending his final day this past Thursday with a community open house. He built lasting bonds with students and families (a cherished part of his career). WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Jayhawks will host their first NCAA baseball regional at Hoglund Ballpark (set to begin Friday, May 29) as Arkansas, Missouri State and Northeastern join the tournament. WIBW
- ➤ On Monday, ESPN revealed the NCAA baseball bracket for games in Lawrence, naming the Kansas Jayhawks as hosts. The team will face Northeastern while Missouri State & Arkansas join the regional contest. WIBW
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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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Evergy Fight Night 3
5-10 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Experience high-energy boxing under the stars while supporting Special Olympics Kansas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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