Good morning, Topeka.

Dream Acres FASD Community in Topeka received a $100,000 grant from Lowe’s Community Impact program for its new greenhouse and aquaponics project that will provide vocational training + food production opportunities for adults with FASD.

A non-stop flight will depart from Topeka Regional Airport for Laughlin, Nevada at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Nov.

9 and return at 4:56 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 for a fare of $559.

Gas prices in Topeka rose on Thursday morning as AAA reported higher costs for both unleaded and diesel, with prices ranging from $3.48 to $3.89 and $4.59 to $5.54 a gallon, reflecting a steady upward trend & national increases.

A sinkhole closed the 2800 block of S.E.

Maryland Avenue in Topeka’s Highland Park yesterday when crews began repairs on a storm sewer at 1 p.m., and officials expect the street to reopen within three weeks.

KDHE awarded over $1 million on Thursday to seven health organizations for the Community Health Worker and Accountable Food Is Medicine Program, hosted by Newman Regional Health in Emporia.

Governor Kelly said the program — showing state support — will boost rural healthcare.

The Stormont Vail Diabetes Learning Center offers a free support group for people with diabetes on the first and third Tuesdays each month from 11 a.m. to noon at the Stormont Vail Diabetes and Endocrinology Center (3520 SW 6th), where a diabetes educator helps ensure advice is research-based and safe.

Former 4-star recruit Melvin Laster Jr. (6A Defensive Player of the Year at Liberty North) joined Washburn to boost its defense for the 2026 season.

He moved closer to home and will play for the Ichabods in their season opener against Truman State on Saturday, Aug. 29.

A Topeka collector gave his one-of-one $10 Randy Dobnak baseball card to the Royals pitcher shortly before the game, leading to a personal meeting and batting-practice passes.

The fan, who kept the card for three years, cherished the chance to talk baseball with his favorite player.

Junior infielder Ty Smolinski earned the Cape Cod Baseball League MVP this summer after posting a .313 average with six home runs in 37 games, marking the first MVP win for a K-State player.

He had a strong spring season with 18 doubles for the Wildcats.

On Wednesday, KU football head coach Lance Leipold (talked with 13 SPORTS) during the Jayhawk Club summer picnic in Topeka, discussing local player updates, the return of assistant Andy Kotelnicki, and the upcoming season opener against Long Island on Friday, Sept.

4 at 7 p.m.

Washburn prepares for a quarterback battle as Justin Lewis (who returned after an injury waiver) and redshirt freshman Logan Madden will compete for the starting job in their final season; the Ichabods open against Truman State on Saturday, Aug.

29.