Category Archives: Local News
Emporia State debuts revamped mascot at homecoming game
EMPORIA (KSNT)- Emporia State celebrated its homecoming game by debuting its new and improved mascot. 'Corky the Hornet' was re-introduced during today's game against #14 Northwest Mis...
6h ago
Shively ‘haunted’ corn maze raises money for local orchestra
BERRYTON (KSNT)- A 'spooktacular' haunted maze at Shively Farms was a major hit for the community. Rescheduled from last Friday due rain, members of the Shawnee Heights Orchestra dressed up, hiding be...
7h ago
Capper Foundation makes sure those with disabilities enjoy Halloween
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The annual Capper Foundation Halloween party makes sure people with disabilities enjoy Halloween. This annual Halloween party has been going on since the foundation began in 1920. Memb...
Oct 31, 2025
Topeka just got a little stranger this Halloween
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's a strange Halloween twist on a Topeka home. Casey Cain and her friend have decorated her home based on the hit Netflix series, "Stranger Things." Cain's home makes you feel like y...
Oct 31, 2025
Election reminders for Topeka and Shawnee County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Voters across Kansas will take to the polls Tuesday to vote in new school board members and city leaders. Early voting differs by county. In Shawnee County, the last chance for advance...
Oct 31, 2025
Food pantries scramble ahead of potential SNAP cuts
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Breadbasket Food Pantry in Topeka has already noticed a surge of visitors ahead of the potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts. Breadbasket Food Pantry is o...
Oct 31, 2025
Here’s some Halloween safety tips
KANSAS (KSNT) - If you're headed out to trick-or-treat tonight, here are some important safety reminders. The American Red Cross says children are at a 10 times higher risk of being hit by a car on Ha...
Oct 31, 2025
Local air traffic controllers not impacted by shutdown
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - With air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration staff in parts of the nation working without pay, we reached out to the Manhattan Regional Airport and the Me...
Oct 31, 2025
Taco John’s offering free meal to those impacted by SNAP
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the government shutdown expected to shut off SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, some Taco John's locations shared they would offer free meals to anyone in need. We reached out to see if it'...
Oct 31, 2025
Worlds of Fun roller coaster temporarily shut down due to safety violation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A popular roller coaster at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City has been temporarily shut down due to a safety violation. On Wednesday, Mike O'Connell with the Missouri Department of Publi...
Oct 30, 2025
