Good morning, Topeka.

Omni Circle Group will host its inaugural benefit gala — Reimagining Opportunities — at Topeka Social, 518 SE Adams at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

12. Tickets cost $125 and are available online.

Capper Foundation is honoring Nancy Kassebaum's legacy by creating a memorial in its Topeka office where visitors may leave cards with memories.

Her family selected the foundation as a recipient of memorial gifts in lieu of flowers, recognizing longstanding ties in Kansas history.

Topeka jumped nine spots to number 49 in the Midwest Startups ranking, thanks to Omni Circle Group’s support and training for local business owners.

This improvement marks the first upswing in four years — a boost to the city's entrepreneurial culture.

Kansans now have timely access to fire incident data through NERIS Public, a new resource launched on Thursday, Aug.

27 by the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office. The tool offers updated details from local fire departments for analysis and community risk reduction.

Topeka residents can use three housing voucher programs—Project-Based Rental Assistance, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Shelter Plus Care—to help lower rent amid rising costs.

Housing counselors guide eligible applicants through a free application process based on income, household size, and other factors.

Kansas communities are rethinking data center policies to protect residents and the environment.

In Topeka, officials recently approved a one-year moratorium on new data center projects (to gather research on water and energy impacts) following advice from national experts.

Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill was honored with the Seven Seals Award on Wednesday from ESGR for meritorious leadership and support of National Guard+Reserve members in an event presented by Kansas ESGR State Chair Ron Brown.

Shawnee County has been named a Community Supporting Breastfeeding Plus by the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition as local businesses and daycares now offer breastfeeding support (expected to foster healthy habits and prevent infant deaths).

Bill Yord had a minimally-invasive knee surgery in May that eased his pain and corrected a 20-degree bow in his leg, and he now attends physical therapy twice a week + plans to travel soon.

Doctors say the technique spares muscle and speeds recovery.

Kansas named redshirt sophomore Isaiah Marshall as the starting quarterback after a training camp battle, and he will start the opener against LIU on Sept.

4. The 6 foot quarterback from Michigan has only attempted three passes in his college career, replacing former walk on Cole Ballard.

Washburn soccer started its season Thursday night with a 4-0 win over Maryville as players Leah Henke and Mackinly Rohn each scored two goals.

The team will play again Saturday.

No. 8 Washburn volleyball started its season with a four-set win (25-13, 30-28, 25-18, 25-14) against Oklahoma Christian on Thursday night at Lee Arena.

The team will return Friday afternoon for the remainder of the Washburn Invitational.