Good morning, Topeka.

Mirror, Inc. hosts the ROCK reentry conference (theme: Cleared for Takeoff: Where Change Takes Flight) on Sept.

29 and 30 at Wichita State Tech's National Center for Aviation Training. Over 20 breakout sessions will offer mental health and employment resources for those aiding community reentry.

The free Downtown Topeka Touch-A-Truck event will take place Saturday, Sept.

12 at Evergy Plaza at 630 S. Kansas Ave from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.+ families will get to explore fire trucks, heavy construction equipment, and more, with a Quiet Hour offered for those needing a calm setting.

Educator Jerri Kemble released her new book The Badass Firefly Effect sharing leadership lessons from her 40-year career on her podcast Linked Up, Breaking Boundaries in Education (available on major platforms) and credits a childhood memory (of catching fireflies that symbolizes courage) with inspiring her work.

Students at Topeka High were greeted on Tuesday with cheers, high-fives and guidance from Link Crew mentors to ease first-day nerves.

Superintendent Tiffany Anderson served as a crossing guard—reminding drivers to slow down—underscoring the school’s strong community support.

Washburn University announced a $7.5 million investment from Stormont Vail Health last Tuesday to support a new integrated healthcare education facility.

The Stormont Vail Health Clinical Institute of Excellence will bring together advanced simulation spaces and interdisciplinary labs (designed for hands-on learning) at its campus.

Astra Behavioral Health and Recovery Foundation is hosting an online auction to support its VIVID art event for mental health services.

The auction is open until 7 p.m. Aug. 15 (more details are available online).

Former KU guard Tre White impressed Miami's Heat in Summer League by averaging 16.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

He hopes his hard work earns him an NBA roster spot soon.

Topeka native Ryan Zeferjahn, a former KU pitcher, was traded from the Angels to the Cubs and now settles in Chicago’s competitive NL Central, where he will bring his winning style + a fresh start as he chases postseason aspirations.