Good morning, Topeka.

The Meriden Antique Engine & Threshers Association will host a Fall Festival & Swap Meet on Sept.

26 and 27 at the K-4 grounds east of Meriden, featuring tractor pulls, live music, antique displays, demos, and food for $5 admission ($0 for kids under 12).

Little Caesar's Love Kitchen served free pizza to about 200 people at the Topeka Rescue Mission on Wednesday — the pizza truck travels nationwide to help those facing homelessness, hunger, and disaster recovery.

The Topeka Zoo will hold Love Your Zoo Giving Day on Oct.

2 to raise $25,000 in a 24-hour fundraiser that offers prize drawings and rewards (brick etching, tote bags, or tiger breakfast) for donations. The effort connects with Gage Park Founders Fest, featuring free attractions on Oct. 2–3.

The 6th annual Car Show on the Tarmac will benefit the Combat Air Museum and run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

4 at Forbes Field South Gate, with over 120 cars registered and entry costing $25 per vehicle + $5 for museum access.

Job seekers attended the third annual 'Not Your Average Career Fair' at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library on Wednesday.

The event offered resume help + free business attire from a career closet and included mock interviews with 14 local employers.

Topeka Public Schools held its jacketing ceremony on Wednesday at the TCALC Center to welcome seventh grade students in the college preparatory program (a ceremony similar to a white coat event).

The event readies them for advanced math and computer science classes.

AARP Kansas taught seniors to identify scams by phone, text + email during the Aging Untold Expo at West Ridge Mall.

The expo offered free blood pressure checks, financial and health support, and former Mayor Mike Padilla praised the event for its community impact.

Washburn University celebrated a $3 million gift on Wednesday from Johnathan Hart and Lloyd Shermer that will support the history department by funding scholarships and experiential learning and by establishing the Robin Shrimplin Memorial Fund (honoring a long-time staff member).

Baker University launched Baker 105 (a new full-tuition scholarship program) to cover one qualified student from every Kansas county.

Students apply through the admissions and financial aid process to be considered for the scholarship.

Major road work is underway on SW Topeka Boulevard, with lane closures and detours in effect.

Officials say the project is expected to finish soon + residents should check local updates to plan their routes.

A new housing study finds Topeka needs 4,220 new housing units over the next 20 years for affordable and workforce needs, as home values surged 63% since 2019 and rents increased 20% while local wages lag behind (city documents confirm this trend).

Tre White, who averaged 13.5 points and 6.7 rebounds in his sole season with the Jayhawks, was granted a fifth year of eligibility by an Indiana state court so he can play when the season begins on Nov.

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