Category Archives: Local News
New gas station may be coming west of Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local county commissioners are clearing the way for a new gas station to an area west of Topeka. Shawnee County Commissioners approved the potential development of the new gas station ...
Matthew Self 4h ago
Wreaths Across America arrives at the Kansas Statehouse
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Many people gathered on Monday at the Kansas Statehouse in a show of support for our country's veterans. The nonprofit Wreaths Across America hosted the ceremony on Dec. 8. Its mission...
Isabella Cahill 5h ago
County leaders approve $63,500 in repairs for Maner Conference Center
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County leaders approved a payment to a contractor for repair work at a local conference center Monday morning. Shawnee County commissioners met on Dec. 8 to approve several ite...
Matthew Self 6h ago
Cause of deadly northeast Kansas semitruck crash a mystery months later
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State troopers have released new information after a deadly semitruck crash in Shawnee County earlier this year. Documents obtained by 27 News depict the results of a Kansas Highway Pa...
Matthew Self 6h ago
Boeing completes acquisition of Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - Boeing completed the acquisition of Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems on Monday, the company announced. The acquisition includes all of Spirit's Boeing-related commercial operati...
Ryan Newton 12h ago
Christmas in Carbondale: A magical Polar Express experience
KANSAS (KSNT) - Take a trip on the Polar Express with the annual Christmas in Carbondale this chilly Sunday. Throughout the town, people were able to enjoy different activities. From making ginge...
Colter Robinson 12h ago
Topeka organization brings together holiday cheer to children in need
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Sunday, one local organization held one of Topeka's most impactful holiday events, demonstrating a powerful example of our community coming together for children who need it most, espe...
Savannah Meier 14h ago
RCPD investigates homicide in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place early Saturday morning. At approximatley 12:17 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Colorado S...
Jake Kaufman Dec 07, 2025
House fire in east Topeka kills four dogs
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A house fire in east Topeka killed four dogs while the owners were away. The Topeka Fire Department responded to a house fire around 2:40 p.m. Friday at 501 SE Golden. Although the own...
Keller Welton Dec 05, 2025
Teen arrested for recent Topeka murder
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police have arrested a 16-year-old Topeka boy for murder. Police said the teen killed Kingston Scott, 16, of Topeka. Scott was shot Nov. 22 in the area of 37th and Adams and die...
Jesse Fray Dec 05, 2025


