Good morning, Topeka.

On Sept. 18, about 750 volunteers logged over 2,500 hours working on projects across Topeka for Nancy Perry Day of Caring.

The effort (with an estimated economic impact of $87,179) celebrated local nonprofits and community service.

Helping Hands Humane Society features a friendly nine‐week‐old kitten named Louie who is available for adoption at $100, while older cats and dogs are free to adopt through tomorrow.

The society is also seeking donations for its Bone Appetit auction with online bidding opening about a week before the Oct. 24 event (updates may follow).

Cider Days Fall Festival celebrates its 45th anniversary on Saturday, Sept.

19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 at Stormont Vail Events Center. Families will enjoy live music, apple cider slushes, doughnuts + kid-friendly activities with 200 vendors and special swag for the first 100 attendees each day.

The Kansas Capital Quilters Guild is hosting its annual quilt show at Sunrise Optimist Club, 720 NW 50th St this weekend.

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday—view over 100 handmade quilts, shop quilting items, and support the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment.

Federal funds totaling nearly $17M will boost rural healthcare in Kansas by modernizing telehealth, AI, and diagnostics — part of an $80M rural grant program.

The money will be distributed among 14 organizations to improve transportation and access to specialty care.

Sen. Roger Marshall explained his ties to a Florida home (hit by hurricanes and uninhabitable for two years before being rebuilt and listed for $1.45 million) during a state fair debate in Hutchinson, saying he used it to visit his grandchildren.

KDHE and KDWP issued a public health advisory for blue-green algae in lakes during water recreation season.

They warn residents and pet owners to avoid suspicious water and follow posted safety measures, including signage and area closures, to reduce health risks.

Washburn football has moved its kickoff to 11:05 a.m. today against Central Oklahoma after potential afternoon thunderstorms prompted the change, aiming to improve playing conditions.

The Topeka Scarecrows will begin their second season on Oct.

16-17 at Stormont Vail Events Center + the team will face opponents in the Federal Prospects Hockey League after a successful inaugural campaign.

Highland Park High kicked off homecoming season on Friday with a parade featuring cheer and football teams + candidates for homecoming king and queen, and the Top City Riders rode horses.

Highland Park will play Atchison tonight with full game coverage on Kansas Prep Zone.