Category Archives: Local News

Local businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day rush
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local businesses are feeling the Valentine's Day rush, and for Hazel Hill Chocolate, preparations started months ago. Owner Nick Xidis said his team began preparing as early as Christm...
Mily Favella 13h ago

Traffic changes expected on Anderson Avenue in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Traffic will be switched onto new concrete pavement on Anderson Avenue in Manhattan. The Anderson Avenue project is switching into a new construction phase on Feb. 17 that will swit...
Isaiah Mallari Feb 13, 2026

Highway 24 traffic changes arrive on Monday near Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation authorities report drivers should expect some changes soon on a Highway 24 project near Topeka. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation said in a ...
Matthew Self Feb 13, 2026

Where are plans at for the new Topeka pedestrian-only Kansas River bridge?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka is due to get a new bridge for exclusive pedestrian use, but where does the project stand in 2026? Officials and local leaders associated with the Topeka Riverfront Advisory Cou...
Matthew Self Feb 13, 2026

What is burning south of Topeka near Forbes Field on Friday?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Large amounts of smoke in the air are being reported south of Topeka on Friday. Many in Topeka may have noticed a lot of smoke in the air on Feb. 12 near the city's south side and the ...
Matthew Self Feb 13, 2026

Home décor store moving into West Ridge Mall
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new home dcor store is getting ready to move into West Ridge Mall this year. West Ridge Mall announced on social media on Feb. 12 that a new tenant is set to join the shopping center...
Matthew Self Feb 13, 2026

Jobs your teen can apply to in Shawnee County for the summer
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County Commissioner Aaron Mays joined the 27 News Morning Show on Friday to chat about summer jobs and the Gage Park master plan. Mays said that people can start applying now f...
Matthew Self Feb 13, 2026

KDHE partially rescinds boil water advisory in northeast Kansas
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) - State health officials have partially rescinded a boil water advisory in northeast Kansas following a major water main break this week. The Kansas Department of Health and...
Matthew Self Feb 13, 2026

Kansas Historical Society hosts Declaration 1776 exhibit
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Historical Society is hosting an opening reception for an exhibit that aims to teach Kansas' history. The Kansas Historical Society is hosting an opening reception for "Decl...
Isaiah Mallari Feb 12, 2026

Sunset Zoo opens voting to name baby colobus monkey
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Sunset Zoo in Manhattan is asking the public to help name a baby monkey born late last year. Heather Brown with the Sunset Zoo said in a press release that one of the zoo's resi...
Isaiah Mallari Feb 12, 2026


