Category Archives: Local News
Speed limit knocked down on K-99 highway sections in Lyon County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Work crews are swapping out the speed limit signs on a highway north of Emporia this week as the top speed is reduced. The Lyon County government announced on March 17 in a social medi...
Mar 17, 2026
Osage City area reported cell phone service disruptions on Friday, caused by hardware failure
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - Some AT&T users in Osage City reportedly experienced degraded cell phone service this past weekend. According to the Osage County Sheriff's Office in a social media post on M...
Mar 16, 2026
Golden Eagle Casino suddenly closes Monday, here’s why
BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) - A casino in northeast Kansas closed its doors on Monday afternoon. Golden Eagle Casino in Brown County suddenly shut its doors at 4 p.m. on March 16, per a social media statement...
Mar 16, 2026
Firefighters respond to a residential fire north of Topeka on Monday afternoon
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire north of Topeka on Monday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a reported residential structure fire, with the initial call comin...
Mar 16, 2026
Topeka ER and Hospital expands medical coverage for veterans and active-duty service members
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka ER and Hospital announced on Monday that it is working with a healthcare program for veterans and active-duty service members. Director of Marketing Jami Nichols for Topeka ...
Mar 16, 2026
City opens 2027 budget survey as it faces $15 million budget deficit
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials are inviting locals to weigh in on the 2027 Topeka city budget as local leaders seek to address a $15 million deficit. The City of Topeka announced on March 16 that loca...
Mar 16, 2026
Five hospitalized after I-70 crash in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers report five people, including a two-year-old girl, are hospitalized following an I-70 crash in Wabaunsee County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash happe...
Mar 16, 2026
Alma man dies after crashing Jeep in Wabaunsee County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local man is dead following a crash in Wabaunsee County last weekend. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred between the hours of 11 p.m. on Friday, March 13 and 9 a.m....
Mar 16, 2026
Topeka non-profit hosts gardening workshop ahead of spring
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Even with winter weather lingering, one Topeka non-profit is helping the community start thinking about spring gardens. The Midwest Preparedness Project hosted a gardening workshop to ...
Mar 15, 2026
Topeka thrift store giving away free prom dresses to students
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local thrift store is helping high school students prepare for prom without the high price tag. The Giving Tree began its third annual prom dress giveaway on March 15, allowing stude...
Mar 15, 2026
