Good morning, Topeka.

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation said the Gage Park Playland project continues despite delays from severe weather and shipment issues.

The park is expected to be ready early this fall — officials noted that heavy rains this June slowed progress.

The Topeka Classic Chevy Club held a classic car show last night at the Dugout by 17th and Fairlawn — raising funds for the VA Holiday Adoption program to support local families.

Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka is waiving all adoption fees through Sunday, Aug.

16 thanks to support from Hills Pet Nutrition. Pete, a nine-week-old kitten rescued from a ditch and cared for in foster home, remains at the shelter with his sister.

The Kansas State Board of Education is drafting guidelines for public schools on how to manage technology use in classrooms and may set device rules; the 10-member board aims to reach consensus by November so districts can prepare before the Legislature meets next January.

Protect Kansas, a non-partisan coalition of experts and residents, met Thursday evening at Shawnee South Community Park to discuss concerns over a 607-acre data center proposed near Montara — focusing on environmental impacts, water supply, and rising costs.

Topeka developer Chuck Dultmeier clarified his stance on tax incentives at Lauren's Bay after previously opposing them when another owner sought the benefits, aiming to prevent confusion among local investors.

Washburn University will enshrine four former Ichabods and Lady Blues—Torrie Battle, Joseph Busby, Ryan Deutsch and Doug Hamilton—into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct.

9. The ceremony will honor standout contributions in softball, football and golf and open nominations through the athletics department.

The annual PRCA Rodeo will take place Aug.

21 and 22 at the North Topeka Saddle Club on NW Topeka Blvd, featuring roping, bull riding, barrel racing and mutton busting for kids. Gates open at 6 p.m., and a rodeo dance is held on Aug. 15 at American Legion Post 400.