Melissa Brunner

Shawnee County law enforcement officers joined Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope through downtown Topeka.

United Way of Kaw Valley Day of Giving is Wednesday, June 4. USD 501's Parents as Teachers group is among partners it supports.

Germanfest returns June 7 and 8 to the Sacred Heart Church grounds, 312 NE Freeman.

Former President’s diagnosis puts spotlight on prostate cancer

While they're filled with dogs, Helping Hands Humane Society also sees an influx of rabbits and hamsters this time of year.

All four of the State Veteran Cemeteries will hold services at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day.

Corporate Foundation Panel with Topeka’s Assoc. of Fundraising Professionals runs 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at the Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library.

SENT Topeka was awarded a Kansas Fights Addiction grant this year to further the assistance programs for their southeast Topeka community.

Flint Hills Feast, a culinary pop-up experience, takes place 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 20 at The Brandt House in Alma.

A free hour of Reiki calm is 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at The Foundry Event Center, 400 SW 33rd St. in Topeka.