Good morning, Topeka.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosted a school preparation event that offered free school supplies, haircuts and more to local families.

The community event featured a bouncy castle and food trucks—helping families get ready for the new school year in Topeka.

Boulevard Billiards celebrated pool regular Willard Welch’s 100th birthday on Sunday with friends, family, and staff honoring his active role in the local pool community.

Welch visits the bar several days each week to play pool—keeping active and sharing a warm smile with everyone.

Topeka High School announced that the bus lane on 10th Street is now staff and visitor parking while parking along the west side from 10th to 9th Street has been turned into a bus lane—no parking is allowed on SW Western from SW 9th to SW 10th, so drivers must check drop-off and pick-up areas carefully.

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on Tuesday, Aug.

12 covering 18.7 miles on K-63 in Pottawatomie County from St. Mary's north limits to the K-16/K-63 junction. Contractors Circle C Paving and Construction LLC will finish the work by early September with one lane open during daylight hours — drivers may face delays of up to 15 minutes.

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.

KCECA Varsity Football Game

7-9 p.m. — Cornerstone Family Schools Inc — Free entry — Cheer on the Cornerstone Family as they host Kansas City East Christian Academy in a thrilling home conference football game.

TRAPT Live in Topeka

7-8 p.m. — Jessie's Bar Outdoor Stage — General Admission $20 ($25 at the door) — Rock out with TRAPT as they perform hits from their new album!

Holy Smokin' Jamboree 2025

8 a.m. - 10 p.m. — 2014 NW 46th St, Topeka, KS — $2 wristband for kid games — Enjoy BBQ, live music, and family-friendly activities at this annual jamboree.