Good morning, Topeka.

Kansas Secured Title partnered with local businesses for its seventh annual Stuff the Bus event, collecting nearly 2,600 donated school supplies for Topeka Public Schools this week — a notable increase from last year’s 1,595 items.

AAA said gas prices in Topeka fell slightly on Monday with unleaded averaging $3.74, though monthly and yearly figures rose, while diesel prices increased across the state and nationwide.

Kansas families may be eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch for the 2026-27 school year under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Families should check eligibility at their student's school office (income and household size criteria apply).

Washburn University is reducing tuition for high school students in its 15-year concurrent enrollment program and updating campus facilities in Topeka—its largest classroom will be renamed Advisors Excel Hall and open in spring, while the football field is resurfaced with new emblems as enrollment opens this month.

Todd Neely began serving as the first chaplain for the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office in Alma in late March, commuting 85 miles from Mission (a Kansas City suburb) to support deputies and community members during challenging times.

The Coffey Co. Cancer Support Group will host its 12th annual Golf Classic Aug.

14 and 15 at Rock Creek Country Club in Burlington to raise funds for patient travel support programs – call Carla at 620-364-6660 for registration and sponsorship details.

Topeka native Ryan Zeferjahn, a former Angels reliever, was traded on Monday for Cubs catcher Moisés Ballesteros + right-hander Mason McGwire.

The Cubs, who will play in Kansas City this weekend with first pitch Friday at 7:10 p.m., hope the move will strengthen their bullpen.