Good morning, Topeka.

On July 18, the Wanamaker Club Car Wash raised more than $10,000 for the Children's Miracle Network at Stormont Vail.

The Stormont Vail Foundation received the check at the car wash where Miracle Kid Austin and his family were in attendance.

The 190th Air Refueling Wing from Topeka supported flood relief in Texas on July 13 by flying 12 firefighters and four K+9 handlers from the Czech Emergency Response Team at Ramstein Air Base to help in the affected areas.

Kansas state agencies also sent boats, ATVs and swift-water rescue teams to assist with recovery efforts.

Police say an argument at a local apartment complex led to a hit-and-run on July 18 when a driver crashed into a nearby building in the 3500 block of Southwest 29th Street—no injuries were reported and one person was arrested for aggravated assault.

The Kansas State Fire Marshal identified 47-year-old Toka Flickinger as the victim of an arson house fire that trapped her in a bathroom in Auburn on July 17—police responded after a neighbor’s 911 call following a domestic-related incident and are not seeking suspects at this time.

The Shawnee County Department of Corrections warned locals of a phone scam where callers use inmate records to contact family about bond payments by posing as employees of the Adult Detention Center — residents are urged to verify bond details only through official ADC channels.

The Topeka Performing Arts Center will host 'Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters' on Oct.

26 at 3 p.m., with singer Lisa Rock and a six-piece band performing classic hits and sharing stories about Karen Carpenter—tickets start at $20.

Chris Ortega and Alicia Gomez Ortega held their wedding reception at her great-grandparents house in the heart of Fiesta Topeka & celebrated their deep family roots by blending Mexican traditions with a lively local festivity.

The couple reconnected at a Fiesta Coronation Ball and marked their union with a meaningful blessing from Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Kansas Task Force 1 is helping flood victims in Texas.

Their team used two boats, two ATVs, and new K9 units to search both sides of the river on July 17—despite communication challenges on uneven terrain, they will continue their two-week mission.

KDHE and KDWP issued a public health advisory for lakes where blue-green algae appears as foam, scum, or paint on the water — exposure may cause skin irritation, vomiting, and headache.

Residents should avoid contact with suspicious water and keep pets away — any related illnesses should be reported promptly.

Sporting KC Summer Soccer Camp

July 21-24 — Bettis Sports Complex — Not specified — Develop soccer skills and enjoy a fun-filled camp for young players aged 5-14.

Kansas Ballet - The Wizard of Oz

7-8:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Tickets $15 — Experience the magic of dance in this enchanting ballet adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.

PBR Shawnee County Fair Professional Bull Riding

7-8:30 p.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling bull riding action with top riders competing for victory.

99s-2000s Skate Party

11 p.m.-2 a.m. — Sk8away Inc. — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — Relive the nostalgia of the 90s and 2000s while skating to throwback hits.