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Greetings Topeka! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes as KU Health takes full control of St. Francis?
  • What's inside Topeka's newest Casey's opening on Thursday morning?
  • How Nancy Perry's lifelong Topeka service became a citywide volunteer legacy

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Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. St. Francis ownership changes announced in Topeka (ksnt.com) — The University of Kansas Health System is taking full ownership of the St. Francis hospital campus and affiliated clinics in Topeka, assuming all operations and clinical responsibilities from Ardent Health. Officials say patients shouldn't see disruptions in care and that the change, expected to finalize later this year, aims to expand access and better integrate local services into the state's largest academic health system.
   

2. New Topeka Casey's ready to open Thursday (ksnt.com) — A new Casey's convenience store and gas station opens this Thursday at 6 a.m. at 4020 SW Sixth Ave in west Topeka, becoming the city's seventh location. Beyond fuel, it will offer fresh sandwiches, chicken tenders, breakfast items, and made-from-scratch pizza, plus 40% off pizzas every Saturday through college football season.
   

3. The road from Miss Nancy to volunteer legacy, a lifetime of giving back to the community (ksnt.com) — A beloved Topeka native, educator, and former children's TV host, Nancy Perry has spent decades championing local kids and families, from Avondale Elementary classrooms to leading United Way initiatives. Her legacy now includes the Nancy Perry Day of Caring, which mobilizes Topeka volunteers for community projects and continues her lifelong commitment to service in the city she calls the perfect place to raise families.
   

4. Better Business Bureau shares online safety tips ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month (wibw.com) — From Topeka, the Better Business Bureau is urging residents to tighten online security as Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins, stressing that anyone can be a target of scams or data theft. Locals are encouraged to change passwords regularly, enable two‑factor authentication, update devices, and be cautious with AI tools, with BBB resources available if you suspect you've been hit by an online scam.
   

5. Kansas Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for Sept. 29, 2026 (cjonline.com) — Kansas lottery players can now check the Sept. 29 Mega Millions, Pick 3, 2 By 2, and Millionaire for Life winning numbers, then claim prizes. Smaller wins up to $599 can be redeemed at any retailer, while larger prizes require mailing tickets or visiting Kansas Lottery headquarters at 128 N Kansas Avenue in downtown Topeka.
   

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  • What are some life hacks that you practice?
    None at all. https://colorsofflowers4590.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/1280/ (Nextdoor Jefferson Square)
  • If you could start a new business right now, what would it be?
    If I start one, it would be a handicraft workshop. https://colorsofflowers4590.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/1282/ (Nextdoor Jefferson Square)
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