Category Archives: Local News
Pomona man critically injured after crashing into box truck on Highway 56 in Osage County
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers report an Osage County man is hospitalized after an early morning crash near Overbrook Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred a little afte...
Apr 02, 2026
Councilmember Murray McGee voices opinion on 2027 City of Topeka budget survey
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka wants your opinion. City officials are inviting people to weigh in on the 2027 Topeka city budget as local leaders seek to address a $15 million deficit. Through thi...
Apr 02, 2026
Fiery 11-vehicle crash injures four juveniles in Lyon County
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that injured four juveniles Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, deputies a...
Apr 02, 2026
Missing teen prompts search in Manhattan
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Police in Manhattan are asking for help from the public with locating a missing teenager Thursday. The Riley County Police Department is looking for 15-year-old Jayce who was las...
Apr 02, 2026
‘I remember everything:’ Kansas Trooper injured on duty speaks for the first time about near-fatal shooting
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper, who was shot in the face while responding to a domestic call, is now speaking publicly about the moment that nearly cost him his life - and the recover...
Apr 01, 2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas employee’s pack thousands of meals for families
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Hundreds of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas employees spent Wednesday giving back to communities across the state. Around 200 employees gathered at the company's Topeka campus to ...
Apr 01, 2026
Jefferson County sheriff to retire in May
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig has announced his retirement this week after years of service to the local community. Herrig made the announcement through a letter to th...
Apr 01, 2026
Five injured in multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Lyon County
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - First responders worked at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Lyon County on Wednesday afternoon. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post at 3:42 p.m. on A...
Apr 01, 2026
How high gas prices have impacted a local lawn care business
TOPEKA (KSNT) -With gas prices increasing, lawn mowing companies are one of many businesses that have been directly affected by this change. Topeka's gas prices have increased by nearly a dollar highe...
Apr 01, 2026
Combat Air Museum hoists Royal Air Force flag for April 1 tradition
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It may look like an April Fool's Day prank, but it's actually a nod to aviation history at Topeka's Combat Air Museum. The museum is flying the Royal Air Force ensign on April 1, tempo...
Apr 01, 2026
