Good morning, Topeka.

Authorities said Andrew Larsen, a Topeka man driving a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Monday morning after his vehicle collided with a 2025 Peterbilt semitrailer on I-70 near the Lecompton exit in a construction zone—both drivers wore seat belts and the semitrailer’s driver was uninjured.

A Topeka man, 24-year-old Wisdom Curls, was charged with first degree murder on July 23 after authorities concluded the alleged killing of 72-year-old Terry Keller that occurred on July 15 in the 1500 block of SW Clay Street — he faces multiple felony charges and is held on a $1,000,000 bond.

The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a unanimous settlement agreement that lets Black Hills Energy raise natural gas rates to recover service costs.

Residential customers using about 53.6 therms will see a roughly $5.96 monthly increase effective August 1— the settlement also secures an additional $10.8 million in incremental revenue and refunds $2.9 million in excess tax.

AE Wealth Management announced it surpassed $40 billion in assets under management—marking a key milestone driven by trusted advisors since its start in 2016.

Topeka has named retired firefighter Chad Longstaff as interim fire chief set to begin on Aug.

4. Longstaff, a 35-year veteran, will replace retiring chief Randy Phillips, who will serve until Dec. 22.

Valeo Behavioral Health and Heritage Bank are teaming up for the Creations of Hope exhibit at the Heritage Bank lobby, 3024 SW Wanamaker Rd, from Aug.

4 to 15 to show art made by people connected to Valeo that highlights mental health healing. The exhibit will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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.

Get Down in T-Town

4-9 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of live music, dance, and local flavors in Topeka.