Good morning, Topeka.

The Topeka Police Department is using a summer bike initiative—where officers on bright yellow bikes will patrol neighborhoods until September to build trust with local youth and residents.

The fourth annual Night of Praise for Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries is set for 6 p.m. on Oct.

11 at Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene (730 SW Fairlawn Rd) where the free event asks guests to donate canned food and enjoy music, scripture and personal stories.

Commissioners approved a three-year sponsorship deal with J.M.

Smucker’s that will invest $36,000 into improvements at Lake Shawnee and its Bark Park, sponsor dog events plus a spring volunteer day. The agreement is expected to boost park amenities and community engagement.

Topeka chamber president Bob Ross said the chamber plans to look into how data centers may help & hurt the local area.

The group will share its findings as it studies the issue further.

Topeka cable subscribers will see Spectrum replace Cox by mid-September after Charter finalized a deal that also included acquiring Liberty Broadband, offering new service, pricing & packaging for improved connectivity.

Charter Communications completed its acquisition of Cox and Liberty Broadband yesterday in a deal worth over $30 billion.

The CEO said Cox customers will keep their current service without a forced switch + future enhancements are planned.

Internationally known best selling author Lucy Foley will speak at the Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library on Sept.

24 at 7 p.m. to discuss her new thriller, sign books, and give copies to the first 200 registrants when registration opens Aug. 24 — attendees are encouraged to wear teal.

Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka recently unveiled a Kansas quilt-inspired wrap on its dedicated Mother's Room for nursing mothers, which offers private seating (with a sink) and was developed with Stormont Vail Health to support breastfeeding.

Lathan and Harris III are stepping up as defensive leaders for KU after earning All-Big 12 honors last season — they will guide the Jayhawks into the fall season starting Sept.

5 against Long Island University.

Gary Woodland, a Topeka native, shot a 6-under-par 64 in his first round at the BMW Championship Thursday, finishing atop the leaderboard tied with Wyndham Clark.

Woodland is one of 50 golfers in the FedEx Cup playoffs and will continue play today.