Category Archives: Local News
New mural at Topeka Zoo highlights conservation message
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new mural at the Topeka Zoo is bringing color and a conservation message to visitors. A partnership between the zoo and the Rotary Club of Topeka helped bring this artwork to li...
4h ago
Abilities Day brings draws big crowds to the Topeka Zoo
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Families gathered at the Topeka Zoo Monday for Abilities Day, an annual event designed to create a more accessible and inclusive experience for visitors of all abilities. The...
4h ago
Expect delays when driving on section of Highway 75 in Osage County
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - Work crews will be starting a new project on U.S. Highway 75 this week, which could cause traffic delays for some drivers in Osage County. The Kansas Department of Transportation...
5h ago
Let’s Help announces dissolution as standalone non-profit in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka non-profit has announced it will be joining forces with a faith-based charity network this year. Let's Help announced in a press release on April 20 that it will be trans...
8h ago
Shawnee County Poor Farm’s history shared at community event
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County North Community Center welcomed the public on Sunday, April 19, for a walking presentation highlighting the building's history, once known as the Shawnee County Poor...
21h ago
Boxer John Cantrell supports Pet Assistance Network fundraiser
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Higher Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli opened its doors to the community for an afternoon of food and fun on Sunday, April 18, to raise money for the Pet Assistance Network of Topeka (PAN...
Apr 18, 2026
Topeka students make grand prom entrance in Wienermobile
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Seaman High School students celebrated prom on Saturday, April 18, but a small group of students arrived in a way few could top, inside one of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles. The...
Apr 18, 2026
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...
Apr 17, 2026
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...
Apr 17, 2026
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...
Apr 17, 2026
