Category Archives: Local News
Topeka City Council approves rezoning plans for QuikTrip
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A second QuikTrip is coming to Topeka. On Tuesday, the Topeka City Council approved an ordinance to rezone two properties to make room for the gas station. It will sit at the corner of...
Amy Acevedo 6h ago
Habitat for Humanity to build 23 homes in North Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Affordable homes are coming to North Topeka after city leaders signed off on a proposal at Tuesday nights city council meeting. Since 1984, Habitat for Humanity has built over 115 home...
Jake Kaufman 7h ago
Braided Haven provides housing for LGBTQ youth
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A major service for LGBTQ youth is starting in the Capital City. Braided Haven is offering different types of help to LGBTQ youth, with a focus on children who have been kicked out of ...
Carter White 9h ago
How can Kansas be more competitive with taxes?
KANSAS (KSNT) - The Tax Foundation recently published a report ranking Kansas 23rd in the nation for tax competitiveness. We spoke to a Kansas State University professor about what it means for the Su...
Colter Robinson 15h ago
Topeka advances plan to tackle ‘missing middle’ housing gap
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Planning Commission voted to move forward with making changes to Topeka's Municipal Code regarding duplexes, triplexes and quad-plexes in single-family districts on Monday. ...
Colter Robinson 15h ago
Comedian Rob Riggle to visit Fort Riley for Q&A
FORT RILEY (KSNT) - A well-known comedian and actor will be visiting the Fort Riley Army Post later this week. Fort Riley announced on social media that Rob Riggle will be holding a Q&A session at...
Matthew Self 17h ago
‘The pain is unbearable’: Family mourns loss of Kansas teen after deadly crash
SABETHA (KSNT) - A northeast Kansas family and members of the Sabetha community are in mourning this week after the death of a local 17-year-old high school student. The Nemaha County Sheriff's Office...
Matthew Self Nov 17, 2025
Holton to offer coupon book to inspire local shopping this holiday season
HOLTON (KSNT) - The holiday shopping season is here, and one city in northeast Kansas is helping people save money while they're shopping local. The Holton and Jackson County City of Commerce ha...
Savannah Meier Nov 17, 2025
New gas station opens in central Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new gas station and convenience store is officially open in central Topeka. On The Run opened a new location in the Capital city at 3021 SW 10th Ave. on Nov. 17. Construction for the...
Matthew Self Nov 17, 2025
Hours change soon at West Ridge Mall, here’s why
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shoppers will soon be able to take advantage of expanded mall hours at a big shopping center in Topeka. West Ridge Mall announced on Nov. 17 that it will be changing its hours of opera...
Matthew Self Nov 17, 2025


