Category Archives: Local News
Northeast Kansas schools plan to dismiss students early, cancel after-school activities Friday due to severe storm threat
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Some northeast Kansas school districts are canceling after-school activities and letting students out early Friday as the risk for severe weather increases. School officials in some Ka...
18h ago
Truck rolls off Highway 75 near Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials report a crash is causing traffic to slow down Friday on U.S. 75 Highway. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is reporting through KanDrive a...
18h ago
Paola, Osawatomie begin repairs from baseball-sized hail damage
PAOLA, Kan. -- A state of emergency has been declared in Miami County, Kansas as well as the cities of Paola and Osawatomie after large hail caused widespread damage early Wednesday evening. Several r...
21h ago
New HVAC system installed at West Ridge Mall
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you've visited the West Ridge Mall recently, you might have noticed it's been a little warmer than usual. The chief maintenance officer, Kelly Foster, said that last month, AIM Stra...
Apr 16, 2026
Topeka woman dies after motorcycle crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police report one person is dead following a recent motorcycle crash last weekend. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced on April 16 that Ashley Porter, 37, of Topeka, is...
Apr 16, 2026
New police chief selected in Hiawatha
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Hiawatha has announced the selection of the city's new police chief this week. The City of Hiawatha announced on April 14 through a social media post that it has selected D...
Apr 16, 2026
Ottawa residents begin long recovery after tornado, severe storms
OTTAWA, Kan. -- Communities across Kansas are beginning the difficult process of recovery after a powerful tornado tore through the region Monday night, leaving behind a patchwork of destruction and r...
Apr 16, 2026
Topeka man chosen as 2026 FIFA World Cup ambassador
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka man is getting ready to welcome the world. Jarred Vega, a special-needs adult, has been selected as a Host City Ambassador for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. Vega was...
Apr 15, 2026
Miami County volunteers join in Hillsdale cleanup efforts after storm
HILLSDALE, Kan. -- Cleanup efforts are underway in some of the hardest hit areas from Monday's storms, including Hillsdale, Kansas. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado tore through ...
Apr 15, 2026
Topeka police urge caution with ‘Senior Assassin’ games in local schools
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's that time of year again, as some high school students are participating in the yearly tradition of playing "Senior Assassin." This is something some students look ...
Apr 15, 2026
