Good morning, Topeka.

Clickety Clack, a rescued kitten who was treated for broken jaws at Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS), marks National Kitten Day today.

Emi Griess said the story shows the shelter’s quality care as the kitten is now ready for adoption.

Briarwood Swim Club has seen weekly trespassing and vandalism this summer, so Board President Baxter installed new cameras as advised by law enforcement & urged members to use regular pool hours to avoid chemical hazards.

Fiesta Topeka returns for its 93rd year today in downtown Topeka with Mexican music, food and dance.

The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. (rain or shine).

Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center announced that the new Mark and Bette Morris Family Tiger Trails and Den Academy will open on Wednesday, July 15 at 11 a.m. at Gage Park — the exhibit offers expanded tiger habitats and interactive experiences to educate visitors about conservation.

Officials reached a settlement over the Dec.

7, 2022 Keystone Pipeline rupture in Washington County that spilled nearly 13,000 barrels of oil. South Bow USA LP + South Bow Infrastructure Operations Inc. will pay over $26 million and invest in work to prevent future spills.

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund awarded funds to three projects after city council approved a plan to convert a vacant apartment complex in Old Town into cooperative housing, with Wible Property Development receiving $365,197.50 while Highland Park REO, LLC and SENT, Inc. received grants for local housing improvements.

Officials announced a closure on S.

Kansas Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, through Thursday, July 16 for bridge work as part of the Polk-Quincy Vaiduct project; a detour (via SW 6th Ave to the Topeka Blvd Bridge then NW Morse) is planned for local traffic.

Kansas health officials reported 22 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause explosive diarrhea (16 cases occurred in June and one in early July with patients aged 20 to 74).

The CDC advises following food safety guidelines to help prevent infection.

The IHRA announced it is canceling its remaining 2026 Nitro Drag Racing Series events, including the one at Darana-Heartland Motorsports Park from Oct.

8–10, due to quality, safety & professionalism concerns. The organization says future national drag racing events will resume after a planned reset.

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.

Topeka Job Fair

12:30-3:00 p.m. — Crestview Community Center — Free entry — Explore a variety of job opportunities and connect with local employers in a vibrant setting.

Topeka Blues Society Summertime Blues Concert

6 p.m. — Gage Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Experience a night of blues music with live performances by local bands in a scenic park setting.

Live Country Music Night with Steel Skarecrow

7-11 p.m. — Saddle Up Bar and Grill — Free entry — Experience a blend of nineties country and southern soul that tells a story through modern music.

KAZHA Live Performance

8:00 – 11:59 PM — The Legendary Boobie Trap Bar — Ticket info TBA — Experience a unique blend of power rock from the Japanese band fronted by Kazuha Oda.

Bike Night Featuring Milltown

7-11 p.m. — Kickstart Saloon — Free entry — Milltown rockin it southern style on Kick’s outdoor stage for a great time.

Willow Rose's Country for the Pets

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Northside Social — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of live music with Ryan Manuel, a passionate singer-songwriter from Lawrence, Kansas.

Full Band Performance at Evergy Plaza

7-11 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a lively full band set from MNB, who play over 100 shows a year.