Good morning, Topeka.

The Justin Corbet Foundation will host Youth in the Outdoors Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Ravenwood Lodge, featuring over 30 vendors with outdoor activities and a free lunch for kids aged 6 to 16 to honor Justin’s memory.

A packed data center conversation was held June 3 in Pottawatomie County, co-hosted by the Kaw Valley Chamber of Commerce and EcoDevo to present facts on water safety and local protections (residents stressed preserving their rural character) amid discussion of potential site developments.

Caliber Collision opened its new repair business at 1510 SW Arvonia Place in Topeka on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting and now offers collision, suspension, and windshield repairs from Monday to Friday (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).

A Lawrence second grade teacher warned new educators might struggle if paraprofessionals are cut as task force members & policymakers review data to submit a revised school funding formula before current support expires June 30.

Renowned actor Sean Astin spoke to over 120 Topeka high school students Wednesday to share a message of mental health awareness and positivity, urging them to be compassionate and engaged.

Security Benefit Academy in Topeka will become La Petite Academy at Security Benefit later this year after being acquired by a nationwide childcare company.

The transition brings plans to offer current teachers comparable contracts while keeping capacity at 150 students and maintaining current programs (teacher retention remains a priority).

Temporary closures affect the I-70 viaduct project as KDOT adjusts work plans, with Kansas Avenue closed from June 7 at 7 p.m. until June 10 and Topeka Boulevard from June 12 at 11 p.m. until June 15; detours are marked during three weeks of demolition.

Officials said the traffic signal at the intersection of S.W.

61st Street and Auburn Road was repaired after a mobile home clipped it Tuesday, and the overhead flashing signal now works normally.

Shawnee County officials closed the intersection of S.W.

Huntoon and S.W. Indian Hills on Wednesday at 7 a.m. for emergency culvert repairs, and motorists are urged to use alternate routes (no detour available) until the road is safely reopened.

City utilities said that heavy storms stirred up sediment and natural byproducts, changing water taste and smell, but tests confirm the water remains safe to drink + normal quality is expected to resume in three to four days.

Sunflower Sports Association completed Phase One of Project NextGen by installing LED lights on its turf field for night games and free World Cup watch parties today; it plans to begin Phase Two this fall (adding fields for flag football and sand sports) to boost local sports events.

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.