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Functional Movement Screening Clinic
Functional Movement Screening Clinic takes place in Topeka on October 15, 2026. The start time is 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
Oct
15
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Washburn University Jazz Ensemble Concert
Washburn University Jazz Ensemble Concert takes place in Topeka on October 15, 2026. The start time is 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
Oct
15
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Skin Screening Clinic
Skin Screening Clinic takes place in Topeka on October 15, 2026. The start time is 9:00 p.m. Central Time.
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16
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Wind Ensemble Concert
Wind Ensemble Concert takes place in Topeka on October 16, 2026. The start time is 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
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22
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Percussionist Performance
Percussionist Performance takes place in Topeka on October 22, 2026. The start time is 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
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23
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Faculty Showcase Recital
Faculty Showcase Recital takes place in Topeka on October 23, 2026. The start time is 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
Local News
Around Shawnee County
Kansas collects $147 million more than expected in first quarter, revenue forecast beat by 6.1%
Kansas collected $147 million more in taxes than anticipated during the first quarter of the state’s 2027 fiscal year, with income, sales, and excise revenue coming in 6.1% above expectations, state officials…
Kansas appeals court keeps counting mail-in ballots for three days after Election Day
Mail-in ballots arriving up to three days after the November general election will still be counted in Kansas, an appellate court ruled, emphasizing the need to prevent eligible votes from being excluded. The…
El Niño could shift Kansas into a wetter winter season, climatologist says
El Niño conditions are strengthening, and an assistant state climatologist says Kansas winter precipitation could trend slightly above normal. Matthew Sittel, speaking in a climate update, cautioned that the…
Douglas County to weigh a shared vision for the Wakarusa River Valley’s water and flood future
Douglas County commissioners will hold a work session Wednesday to hear more about the Wakarusa River Valley Vision Plan, a framework intended to guide future planning and resource management for the…
Leavenworth’s Pioneers shine in homecoming win over Topeka West
Leavenworth’s football team hosted Topeka West for a homecoming game at Pioneer Stadium, where Anthony Giamalva scored a touchdown while advancing past defenders.
Sabetha Lady Jays split Rossville doubleheader with St. Marys
The Sabetha Lady Jays traveled to Rossville for a doubleheader on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and finished the night with one win and one loss. They opened by defeating the St. Marys Bears before falling to the…
Tourism and Places
Around Shawnee County
The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It
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Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center features include a 50-meter pool with 1, 3, and 5 meter diving, separate baby pool, 4 water slides, fun floatables, sprays, shade structures, picnic areas, party room and more.
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This complex on 80 acres includes the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives & Library, Nature Trail, Potawatomi Mission and Stach School, a one-room schoolhouse, as well as the state historic preservation office.
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Gage Park has been making memories since 1899, and continues to play a significant role in the lives of the citizens of Topeka and northeast Kansas. Whether you are planning a family reunion, a birthday party, a…
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