Good morning, Topeka.

Melissa Brunner, longtime 13 News anchor and news director, was inducted into the EMMY Silver Circle by the Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — an honor for over 25 years of service in television and the community.

The ceremony took place on July 19 in Oklahoma City.

Evergy reported power outages in northeast Kansas affecting over 1,900 customers in 94 areas (including over 600 in Topeka and Osage County as of 8:25 a.m.).

Crews have been assigned and restoration is expected by 9:30 a.m. as they work to identify the cause.

Emergency crews rushed to a two-vehicle collision at S.W.

Winding and Wanamaker roads in west Topeka on Monday, July 21st — no injuries have been reported.

A man was arrested after shots were fired in Eskridge over the weekend and deputies took Justin Case Goodspeed, 36, into custody on Sunday at 8:36 p.m.—no injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

The Topeka Police Department reported one man died and another was injured after a shooting at a gas station in south Topeka at 2:15 a.m. on July 21 — the victim died at a local hospital while the injured man was treated for non-life-threatening wounds — marking the city's 11th homicide of 2025.

The Topeka Performing Arts Center announced its TPAC Live!

2025-26 inaugural season featuring 7 shows on sale with season bundle offers—discounts range from 8% to 20% for multiple-ticket purchases. Tickets start at $20 and are available at the box office or online.

Washburn University will host an enrollment event on Saturday, Aug.

2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morgan Hall’s Welcome Center where prospective and returning students who have not registered for Fall classes can complete applications, speak with advisors, and enter scholarship drawings totaling $10,000 — with one drawing awarding up to $4,000.

Geary County Schools USD 475 announced federal funding changes for the 2025-26 school year that will end before-school care and limit after-school programs—elementary and middle schools will offer targeted tutoring on fewer days while high schools prioritize credit recovery, and additional details will be shared before classes begin.

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.