Category Archives: Local News
How one business feels the Topeka Boulevard bridge partial reopening could ease commute, boost business
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As the bridge which connects downtown Topeka to north Topeka, partially reopened Thursday on May 7, it may give residents and business owners a little hope for an easier commute and in...
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Washburn students play with kittens for stress relief ahead of finals
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the school year about to come an end and finals starting, one local college brought in some furry friends to help de-stress its students. Washburn University hosted a local kitten...
8h ago
Topeka park contains huge collection of peonies, here’s why
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's peony season, and one local garden has all the history behind these beautiful flowers. Ward-Meade Park's garden has over 18 different types of peonies, all thanks to Myron Bigger....
8h ago
Topeka flower shops try to keep costs down ahead of Mother’s Day
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka shop owners are trying to keep costs down for locals looking for flowers for Mother's Day this weekend. Consumers across the nation are seeing a general rise in costs at gr...
12h ago
Cause of death released for Emporia teacher Rebecca Rauber
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police have released the cause of death for an Emporia teacher who went missing in January and was later found dead. The Emporia Police Department (EPD) issued an update on May 6 ...
15h ago
Man injured in Wednesday stabbing in Emporia
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Police in Emporia report a local man is injured after a woman allegedly stabbed him Wednesday afternoon. The Emporia Police Department (EPD) reported in a press release the stabbing o...
16h ago
Wamego community fights proposed Beltline Energy data center
WAMEGO (KSNT) - A proposed data center in Pottawatomie County drew a large crowd of residents during an open house hosted by Georgia-based Beltline Energy in Wamego on Wednesday, May 6. The company is...
May 06, 2026
$6,000 awarded to NOTO Arts District from Security Benefit, here’s what it will be used for
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's local arts district, NOTO, was granted a big check Wednesday to help support young artists here in the Capital City. The financial services company Security Benefit...
May 06, 2026
After over 150 years, iconic Kansas restaurant closes
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - For over a century and half, it has been serving up mouth-watering fried chicken and biscuits to travelers from across Kansas and the globe. But on Wednesday, the restaurant onc...
May 06, 2026
Hotel stays will become more expensive starting Jan. 1, 2027 in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City leaders approved an increase to Topeka's transient guest tax Tuesday night, which is set to take effect next year. The Topeka City Council gathered on May 5 to vote on an ordinanc...
May 06, 2026
