Good morning, Topeka.

Topeka Zoo will host Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, Sept.

12 at 6 p.m., featuring an 80s theme with rock music from Villains Dance, more than 70 beers and selzers, games, food trucks, and animal ambassadors; tickets cost $55 general, $25 designated driver, and $90 VIP for early entry (see ticket options).

Truckhenge Farm in Topeka hosts the three-day Soul Fire Sabbath Festival from Aug.

28 until Aug. 30, featuring live music, art, and community events from 5-11 p.m. Online tickets cost $10 per day + $18 for a three-day pass.

Local government officials are mulling a new hyperscale data center by Compass Datacenters at 3303 S.W.

77th St, which could boost property tax relief while citizens demand stricter safeguards (especially around water use and transparency).

The Topeka Police Department is hosting a Citizens Academy for residents to see how policing works + build community trust.

Applications are open through Sept. 14 for sessions starting Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Dec. 15.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported on Wednesday, Aug.

26 that there are 829 cyclosporiasis cases, up 22 from last week with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths; residents are urged to see a health care provider if symptoms occur.

Former K-State pitcher Blake Adams made his MLB debut Monday night when he pitched for the Colorado Rockies vs+ the Washington Nationals, marking the fifth Wildcat in five seasons to reach the big leagues.

The Washburn Ichabods volleyball team begins their 57th season today at Lee Arena with four matches in the Washburn Invitational, starting with Oklahoma Christian at 6 p.m. Coach Chris Herron and returning players aim for success in contests against Arkansas Tech, William Jewell plus Westminster.

Washburn football head coach Zach Watkins said the team will use last season’s close game losses as motivation to win tight matchups when they face Truman State on Saturday at 6 p.m.+ running back Jaden Abongo Jr said the team is ready to show its improvement.