Good morning, Topeka.

Topeka Rescue Mission will host its third annual Night of Praise fundraiser at Fellowship Bible Church on Sept.

12—doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 6:30 p.m.—with a theme of Loving in the Gap that invites guests to bring non-perishable food items.

The Topeka Police Department was working the scene of a vehicle—scooter crash near 18th and Madison Street early yesterday after being called at 6:45 a.m., and one person was taken to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A Topeka Walmart is redesigning its checkout area at 1301 Southwest 37th Street to better serve local shoppers.

Store staff are updating the layout to add self-check registers on both the grocery and general merchandise sides — giving customers more options when they check out.

Riley County Police are asking local residents to review their doorbell and security camera footage to help identify a suspect who burglarized several vehicles in the Dix Addition of Manhattan on Aug 21 between midnight and 5 a.m.—tips should be emailed to Detective Eric Beaubien.

A Shawnee County judge sentenced local man Michael S.

Lester, 40, to life in prison without parole — with an additional 44 months on related charges — for causing the 2023 crash that killed Topeka mom Alycia Noriega, 33.

Nick Haney of Cider Days told 27 News that the 44th annual fall festival—set to be hosted at Stormont Vail Events Center on September 20 and 21—will offer early bird tickets for $8 at local Dillons and $10 at the door, with Ticket Master also selling tickets.

Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags to be lowered at the State Capitol complex and all court facilities to honor Judge Bruce Brown, who died on August 21.

The flags will remain at half-staff until his interment is set—official details are pending.

Former Shawnee County prosecutor Robert Hecht died Aug.

21 at age 90 in Topeka—he served two terms and was known for pursuing public corruption.

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.

Tim Hawkins Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — $65-$86 — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Tim Hawkins.

Highland Park vs. Sumner Academy Varsity Football

2-4 a.m. — Highland Park High School — Free entry — Catch the exciting matchup between Highland Park and Sumner Academy's varsity football teams.

12th Annual Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

6-10 p.m. — The Townsite Avenue Ballroom — Various ticket prices — Enjoy a night filled with music, laughter, and support for kids in need.

Sumner Academy Boys Varsity Soccer Match

2:00 – 3:45 AM — Highland Park High School — Free entry — Watch the competitive showdown as Highland Park faces Sumner Academy in this conference soccer match.

Tap That Topeka Beer Festival

5:30-11:30 p.m. — The Celtic Fox — Tickets starting at $50 — Experience over 400 craft beers, delicious food trucks, and live music in downtown Topeka.