Category Archives: Local News
Is the tap water safe to drink in Carbondale?
CARBONDALE (KSNT) - Some residents in Carbondale may be experiencing discolored tap water, and the city tells 27 News why that might be. Reports came in on Oct. 15 that some residents in Carbondale we...
Oct 16, 2025
Topeka Zoo posts update on lion after health scare
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center is posting an update on one of its resident lions Thursday after she experienced a health scare earlier in the week. The Topeka Zoo announced i...
Oct 16, 2025
Student-ran credit union opens in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Envista Federal Credit Union is partnering with Topeka High School to provide hands-on financial education to students with a new student-run credit union. The branch opened on the mor...
Oct 16, 2025
Lyon County could potentially get a nuclear power facility
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - This year, the Kansas Department of Commerce and Evergy began talks with TerraPower, a nuclear energy company based out of Washington state, to potentially bring a natrium reactor...
Oct 15, 2025
Car prices are at an all-time high in Kansas, here’s why
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you're in the market for a new car, you might end up paying more now than ever. Experts say new car prices are at an all time high. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average price ...
Oct 15, 2025
Topeka High School opens on-campus Envista Branch
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka High School opens their very own credit union. On Oct. 15, Topeka High School celebrated the opening of their Envista branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students will be abl...
Oct 15, 2025
Is Topeka getting a new QuikTrip?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Capital City may be getting another new QuikTrip gas station in the near future. Topeka's Planning Commission is due to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20 to discuss a rezoning meas...
Oct 15, 2025
‘It’s a humbling recognition’: USD 475 comments on winning superintendent of the year
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Geary County Superintendent Reginald Eggleston expressed his gratitude for being recognized as the 2026 Kansas Superintendent of the Year by the Kansas School Superintendents Associati...
Oct 15, 2025
Topeka City Council talks new uniform rule for police
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Members of the Topeka City Council talked about the pros and cons of letting officers wear their uniforms while working in the service of private companies. The Topeka Police Departmen...
Oct 15, 2025
Taylor Lowery’s supporters ask city leaders for transparency
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's been three years since Topeka police shot and killed Taylor Lowery.Tuesday night, family and community members held a memorial before Topeka's city council meeting to remember his...
Oct 15, 2025
