Category Archives: Local News
The Discovery Center hosts Big Dig event
TOPEKA (KSNT)- In the Capital City, kids got hands-on experience with construction equipment at the Discovery Center. "The Big Dig" event featured Fit Excavating equipment and staff. Kids were able...
Mar 28, 2026
Topekans gather in NOTO for an early Easter celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans hit the streets of Noto for the 11th annual Easter fest. Kids were able to take photos with the Easter bunny, hunt for easter eggs, and play in bounce houses. This year, there...
Mar 28, 2026
Documentary aims to educate about Topeka Bottoms’ erased history
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - A powerful new documentary, "Reclaiming Home: Remembering the Topeka Bottoms," is shining a light on a once-thriving Topeka community that was erased decades ago. After four years in...
Mar 27, 2026
Fiesta Topeka creates a phone app for 93rd annual celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A Topeka tradition has announced its 93rd year of celebrating Hispanic culture and community with northeast Kansas. The Fiesta Topeka began in 1933 as a way to celebrate and share their...
Mar 27, 2026
Highway 24 crash reported in Pottawatomie County
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) - First responders were at the scene of a crash on Highway 24 in Pottawatomie County Friday afternoon. Medical personnel and law enforcement were at the scene of a crash at ...
Mar 27, 2026
Stormont Vail Health adds new imaging technology to improve medical procedures
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Stormont Vail Health announced on Friday that one of its departments is adding new technology to help its staff see multiple blood vessels from two angles during medical procedures. Ta...
Mar 27, 2026
Expect 15-minute delays when driving on Highway 40 section near Topeka
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Topeka area drivers can expect to be slowed down while using Highway 40 starting next week due to a mill and overlay project. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transport...
Mar 27, 2026
New leaders selected to head City of Topeka divisions after exit of previous officials
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is welcoming two new faces in top leadership positions Friday. The City of Topeka announced on March 27 that Jason Tryon and Patricia Biggs will be taking up two maj...
Mar 27, 2026
Emergency repairs cause traffic changes at central Topeka intersection
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City workers are enacting emergency repairs at a busy central Topeka intersection Friday. Robert Bidwell with the City of Topeka announced on March 27 that workers are in the area...
Mar 27, 2026
Fiesta Topeka schedule released for 2026
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's biggest celebration of Hispanic culture is returning this summer with food and live music in the city's Oakland neighborhood. The 93rd Fiesta Topeka celebration will be held a...
Mar 26, 2026
