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Parking in downtown Topeka is about to get more expensive

Parking in downtown Topeka is about to get more expensive

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans visiting downtown may notice some changes next time they visit the area. The City of Topeka announced on June 24 that several changes were made to parking rates in the downtown area recently by the City Council. The changes were made in an effort to create consistency in the city’s parking…MORE

Topeka church to host summer fireworks extravaganza this weekend

Topeka church to host summer fireworks extravaganza this weekend

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The sky above Capital City is set to light up this weekend when a local church hosts its annual fireworks extravaganza. The event will take place on Saturday, June 28 at Fellowship Hi-Crest. It will feature eight food trucks. There will also be inflatables, henna, balloon art, face painting, a live DJ, and…MORE

She’s using psychology and leadership skills for the greater good

She’s using psychology and leadership skills for the greater good

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kristin Stock was born in Topeka, then raised in the southeast part of town. She and her sister were only a year apart and their parents kept them very busy with dance, softball, girl scouts and more. Kristin learned leadership skills from those activities and says caring has always been in her DNA.…MORE

New law to change how child support works in Kansas

New law to change how child support works in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Top court officials in Kansas are opening up to public comment this summer on some proposed changes to child support guidelines following the passage of a new law. The state’s child support guidelines are rules used by judges and hearing officers to figure out how much child support each parent is required…MORE

Unborn baby law set to change how child support works in Kansas

Unborn baby law set to change how child support works in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas top court officials are opening up to public comment this summer on some proposed changes to child support guidelines. The state’s child support guidelines are rules used by judges and hearing officers to help figure out how much child support each parent is required to pay toward raising children, according to…MORE

Gov. Kelly says Kansas awarded $5.3 million for KDOT Cost Share Program projects

Gov. Kelly says Kansas awarded $5.3 million for KDOT Cost Share Program projects

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced $5.3 million in awards will go toward 11 transportation construction projects in Kansas. These projects are part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for spring 2025. The state investment will also include nearly $3 million in community matching funds, amounting to more than $8 million for infrastructure…MORE

Golden lion tamarin babies born in Topeka

Golden lion tamarin babies born in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local zoo is welcoming in two tiny babies this month born in the Capital City. The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center announced in a press release on June 24 that two golden lion tamarins were born to parents Esperta and Kris recently. Guests at the zoo may spot the tiny infants…MORE

Murder charges filed against two Topeka men for 2024 killing

Murder charges filed against two Topeka men for 2024 killing

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Prosecutors in Shawnee County filed charges against two local men for their alleged role in killing a 32-year-old woman from Topeka last year. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said in a press release on June 24 that charges have been filed against 33-year-old Julian B. Vann and 30-year-old Damian L. Lewis…MORE

Salvation Army, Evergy to give away 345 fans in Topeka on Wednesday

Salvation Army, Evergy to give away 345 fans in Topeka on Wednesday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two organizations are helping distribute fans for free to Topeka locals this week to help them stay cool during the worst of the summer heat. The Salvation Army and Evergy are teaming up for an annual fan distribution event at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25 at the Salvation Army’s community center…MORE