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India Mela celebrates its fourth year with live music, dancing, henna art and vendors offering traditional food (with balloon art too).

The festival runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at Evergy Plaza in downtown Topeka.

USD 475 superintendent Dr. Reggie Eggleston announced that Geary Co. schools will pilot a quarterly testing program statewide and open a state-of-the-art Early Childhood Center — the rest of the district returns Wednesday, Aug.

12 while early childhood and kindergarten students start Monday, Aug. 17.

Gov. Kelly will sign a proclamation in the Statehouse rotunda at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug.

7, to honor National Purple Heart Day and recognize 2,500 living Purple Heart recipients.

Jennie Watson (Astra Mental Health) offers guidance on easing kids' emotions during the back-to-school transition on the Hear me.

See me. podcast as summer vacation ends, helping parents support children with new school routines.

Washburn women's soccer enters the season ranked No. 4 nationally after a strong 2025 record & will open its regular season at home against No. 21 Maryville on Thursday, Aug.

27 at 6 p.m. on Yager Stadium.

At Lake Shawnee, the Topeka Rowing Association holds guided instructional sessions every Monday and Wednesday that let newcomers try rowing with help from experienced volunteers.

The program introduces a hidden local sport and builds community fitness.

KU head coach Lance Leipold said today the race for starting quarterback remains open as both Isaiah Marshall and Cole Ballard will take snaps in upcoming games, and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki’s return adds flexibility to the offense.