Good morning, Topeka.

Luna, an eight-year-old cat that had a leg amputated, is ready for adoption at Helping Hands Humane Society.

Adoption costs $25 and a name-your-price dog special (starting at $0) continues while a garage sale runs today at SW 21st and Belle.

The Women’s Club is holding its annual Treasures Sale today from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5221 SW West Dr. The sale offers half-price deals on home decor + small appliances while raising funds for nursing scholarships and other local nonprofits.

Dillons kicked off its Summer a Million Meals drive on Friday, June 12 — donating $25,000 to Harvesters to supply 50,000 extra meals.

The campaign runs through August and shoppers can support the effort by rounding up purchases or donating directly at registers in Topeka and nearby cities.

Fellowship Hi-Crest will host its Summer Sky Extravaganza at Avondale East Campus (455 SE Golf Park Blvd) on Saturday, June 27.

The event replaces fireworks with a family-friendly drone light show set to music and offers food trucks, bounce houses and face painting while supporting Work for Success.

Local businesses adjusted operations after severe weather on Monday night caused six-foot flooding that submerged parking areas at Lake Perry Yacht & Marina — walkways were installed for boaters and safety warnings issued — while Captain’s Grille offered family-friendly alternatives if water levels remain high.

Retired Topeka physician Dr. Robert Warren Conroy released his Cold War-era psychological suspense thriller 'The Shattered Curtain' earlier this year.

The novel, ten years in the making, draws on his 38-year medical career and military service (including work at Menninger) to bring history and suspense to life.

Washburn Tech cosmetology students began working in a renovated building — formerly a Kmart grocery — in north Topeka as the revamped facility provides better training; industrial maintenance and electrical programs will move in next door on Aug.

7 to expand learning opportunities.

Kansas and K-State unveiled their conference opponents for the 2026-27 men’s basketball season on Thursday.

The matchup groups set the stage for Big 12 play in the upcoming season.

Darana-Heartland Motorsports Park held its groundbreaking ceremony Friday, marking a fresh start for a track cherished by longtime racers.

Today, the venue hosts a car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (the upcoming event supports the return of the dirt track).

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.

Envista Eats & Beats

6-9 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and live music in a vibrant community atmosphere.

The Harvey Brothers Band Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Kick Start Saloon — Free entry — The Harvey Brothers Band plays live in Topeka for the first time, inviting everyone to ride their bikes over.

Boys Volleyball Training Camp

8:45 AM – 3:30 PM — Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena — Training fee required — Improve your volleyball skills with focused training for young male athletes.