Good morning, Topeka.

Brie—the 12-week-old, spayed, wormed and vaccinated kitten—is available for adoption at a Kitty Karma Yoga class fundraiser today at 1:30 p.m. The $10 fee supports Helping Hands Humane Society, and walk-ins are welcome if space allows.

A gala celebrating black excellence and scholarship awards kicked off Friday night ahead of today's full-day For the Culture Fest at Topeka Social, which runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and highlights local black arts and traditions.

City officials closed eastbound lanes of SW 29th St near I-470 because of flooding (detour via Wanamaker Rd then on 37th St back to Fairlawn) until water recedes.

The U.S. House passed a bill on July 14 to make daylight saving time permanent and now it heads to the Senate; if approved, Topeka winters will have later sunrises & extended evenings.

Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan donated blood today and urged residents to join him at a local drive + a move aimed at improving community health.

KDHE and KDWP issued advisories for several lakes on Friday due to blue-green algae—residents should avoid water contact if they see foam or odd colors and keep pets safe.

The advisories remain active through Oct. 31 during the water season.

The Kansas Health Institute has launched an interactive dashboard that tracks Affordable Care Act enrollment by legislative district, county, and federal district to help local legislators understand policy shifts amid a drop in enrollment from 2025 to 2026 (data for open enrollment in 2027 is not yet updated).

JHX Hoops, KU’s alumni team, edged out Purple Reign in Friday’s TBT finale in Northeast Kansas, winning when Frank Mason III hit a game-winning shot.

The team will play in next-week's quarterfinals.

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.