Good morning, Topeka.

Racing entrepreneur Richard Freeman tried to buy the local racing facility but learned it was already sold to an undisclosed buyer.

Compass Data Centers held an open house at Washburn Rural’s Innovation Center on July 28 to clarify its planned Class A development near Southwest 77th and Burlingame Road, but many Topekans left feeling frustrated and unsatisfied by unclear answers.

Three candidates are running for the state board of education in Johnson and Miami counties.

They will propose changes to the cellphone ban and reading curriculum to boost teacher authority and address funding concerns, and they plan to work closely with legislators and educators during the upcoming legislative session.

Washburn University has announced lower tuition for local high school students taking dual-credit courses this fall, cutting rates by 30% from $183 to $125 per credit hour while offering in-person classes with high school instructors and Washburn support; Shawnee County students can start enrolling in August to build their college foundations.

Topeka leaders are considering changes to the school resource officer program as the city pays most of the cost while USD 501 covers a smaller share; the issue will be discussed at the police department’s budget meeting on Aug.

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Health officials have issued a boil water advisory for customers served by parts of the Pottawatomie Co RWD 4 and City of Delia water systems after a waterline break reduced pressure and risked contamination.

Residents must boil water for one minute until testing confirms safety.

Former high school rival quarterbacks John Hoytal and Aiden Scott now play on the same Washburn team.

Hoytal is switching from quarterback to tight end as both aim to lead the Ichabods to championship success this season.

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.