Good morning, Topeka.

Crews are securing a damaged overhead flashing signal after an oversized vehicle struck it Tuesday at the SW Auburn Road and SW 61st Street intersection.

Drivers should exercise caution as Public Works disconnects power and removes hazardous equipment.

KFC at 1812 NW Topeka Blvd is closed; the restaurant directs customers to its other locations (3920 SW 21st Street and 3211 SW Topeka Blvd) as further details remain pending.

The Kansas Board of Regents is set to vote mid-June on a proposal allowing six state universities to offer 90 credit-hour bachelor’s degrees to reduce costs and speed up graduation; concerns remain over academic standards and employer recognition as naming and credit transfers are discussed.

Noah Mefford, an Emporia State alumnus who works at CBS in NYC, returned this week to teach students scenic painting techniques for TV and stage, and his work will be showcased in the musical Cabaret (June 12-14) at the Emporia State Theater.

Four Washburn Tech students received a $500 scholarship on Tuesday, June 2, from the North Topeka Business Alliance and Washburn Tech North as part of the new NTBA Washburn Tech North Scholarship program.

Local businesses and private donations funded the award to help offset tuition, fees, and course materials.

Ramps connecting Interstate 70 with S.E.

California Avenue in East Topeka are closed for about two months starting June 1; drivers should use the S.E. Adams-Branner Trafficway, and additional I-70 lanes will close from June 8 until December (for the viaduct project).

The annual NAMI Walks Kansas event will raise mental health awareness from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at West Ridge Mall with registration on-site beginning at 10 a.m. An art project runs Friday, June 5 at the mall’s lower level from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

KU baseball is set to host its first-ever NCAA Super Regional against Oklahoma at Hoglund Ballpark Saturday, June 6, with Game 1 at 5 p.m. on ESPN2; Game 2 and Game 3 will air on Sunday and Monday.

The University of Kansas men’s basketball team released its non-conference schedule with a season opener against Fordham on Monday, Nov.

2 at Allen Fieldhouse. The schedule features marquee matchups including a Champions Classic game against Kentucky in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

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.

Howard Mahan Band & The Old No. 5's Live Music

6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — Ticket info available — Enjoy a night of blues rock with the electrifying Howard Mahan Band and The Old No. 5's.