Good morning, Topeka.

Scouting America’s Jayhawk Area Council plans to sell its camp and office in Shawnee County and merge with a Kansas City-based council.

The change, expected in 2027, comes as low membership and financial deficits lead to the decision (chaplain Greg Kearney has volunteered for 10 years).

Topeka’s VFW Post 1650 will honor women in military service at its 11th annual recognition ceremony on Monday, Oct.

12 at 6:00 p.m. at 3110 SW Huntoon Street (the event highlights decades of service by local veterans).

Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church will host the Greek Food Festival on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 11am to 3pm at its new location on NW 35th Street & Highway 75, marking its 22nd year of tradition.

The Better Business Bureau urged Topeka residents to adopt online safety measures as October spotlights cybersecurity awareness and the risk of scams year‑round.

The agency recommended changing passwords and using two‑factor authentication to better secure personal data.

Topeka High School celebrated Hispanic Heritage month Tuesday night with cultural performances and school displays (a tribute to tradition).

The event brought community members together to honor Hispanic customs.

A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that the Department of Labor mixed federal and state rules when denying overtime to eight Wichita roofers and sent the case back for review under state law — the decision means any further review will use Kansas standards.

The Kansas Department of Corrections has renewed a five-year program with the BLM to train wild horses & burros at Hutchinson Correctional Facility.

An adoption event is set for Oct. 2-3 at HCF, where staff and residents care for up to 400 animals for private placement.

Ardent Health is transferring full ownership of the St. Francis Campus to KU Health System, ensuring patients continue receiving care with no changes.

The organizations will work together throughout the year (with the final agreement signed by year’s end) as the campus fully integrates into the larger health system.

KU volleyball had three players earn honors by making the Big 12 Starting Seven after wins over Houston and Texas Tech.

Sophomore setter Reese Messer, freshman Taylor Stanley, and junior Reese Ptacek led the team as KU improved to a 9-3 overall record and 2-0 in conference play.

Former KU quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his first NFL start Sunday at Tampa Bay as he replaces Baker Mayfield, who dislocated his right thumb during the previous game.

The undrafted rookie, who had limited play against Minnesota + threw one interception, will lead the team against the Packers.

Washburn junior Brynne Topolski was named MIAA Offensive Athlete of the Week after leading the Ichabods with 43 kills, 10 digs and 10 blocks in three matches, including a program record 17 kills in one game.

The team will travel to Pittsburg State Friday and play Emporia State Saturday.