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Topeka
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Doorstep celebrates 60 years (A Calm in the Storm) at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th St, on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can join the Neighbor Helping Neighbor 5K, view a car show, and explore a Touch-A-Truck exhibit featuring Twister Truck pickup. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a proclamation Friday naming today as Gilbert Baker Day to honor the Parsons native who created the rainbow flag; local activists and PFLAG leaders gathered at the Statehouse to mark the event (celebrating his enduring legacy). Kansas Reflector
- ➤ Juneteenth celebrations began yesterday at the state capitol with a National Flag Raising and Unity Walk — part of a month-long series that includes a Gospel Concert on June 14 and a downtown parade on June 19. Topeka Family and Friends Juneteenth invites everyone to join the festivities. WIBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ USD 501 began its summer meal program on June 1, offering free breakfast and lunch to anyone under 18 at several school sites; those over 19 may buy meals for $5 at select locations (the program targets areas with less food access). WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ GraceMed said its Highland Park Family Clinic at 2040 S.E. California Ave. will see its last day of patient services on Tuesday, June 9 and complete its closure on Friday, June 12 — with patients moved to its Capitol Family Clinic at 1400 S.W. Huntoon St. WIBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Topeka native NiJa Canady pitched a complete game shutout for Texas Tech on Monday night to secure a 2-0 win over Alabama, and the team will face Texas in the WCWS finals with Game 1 starting Wednesday at Devon Stadium. WIBW
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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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