Category Archives: Local News
Here’s how to know when to euthanize your pets
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas State Veterinarian Dr. Susan Nelson discusses when it may be time to say goodbye to a beloved pet. It's important to monitor your pet's health and habits. If you see something u...
Oct 09, 2025
Silver Lake Superintendent announces retirement
SILVER LAKE (KSNT) - Silver Lake Schools superintendent Brad Womack announced that he will be retiring in June of 2026, capping off 28 years at the school district. Womack has more than three decades ...
Oct 09, 2025
Topeka educator discusses dyslexia awareness month
KANSAS (KSNT) - Robin Dixon is a veteran educator with the Topeka School District, and she knows first hand how dyslexia can affect a student's education. Dyslexia is a neurological learning disabilit...
Oct 09, 2025
Invasive tick found on dog in northeast Kansas
FRANKLIN COUNTY (KSNT) - Kansas health officials have confirmed the presence of an invasive tick in the northeast part of the state which has the ability to replicate itself and spread a harmful blood...
Oct 09, 2025
K-State offers pre-college STEM workshop for local students
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State University's KAWSE program is hosting its 2025 GROW workshop aimed at engaging students in the connection between science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM...
Oct 09, 2025
Free mulch giveaway in Topeka this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local tree service company is encouraging people to stop by one of its locations in Topeka this weekend to take advantage of a free mulch giveaway. Brown's Tree Service announced in ...
Oct 09, 2025
Resurfacing work to begin on K-99 near Emporia
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Resurfacing work on K-99 in Lyon county is set to begin on Oct. 10, as reported by the Kansas Department of Transportation. Starting at the southern city limits of Emporia and progres...
Oct 09, 2025
Residents complain of trash and cockroaches at south Topeka apartments
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka visited a local apartment complex this week to investigate claims of unsanitary conditions that might violate city code. We met up with residents at the White Lakes ...
Oct 09, 2025
‘They can be pretty prolific’: Brown recluse infestations in Kansas
KANSAS (KSNT) - A Kansas State University entomology specialist is talking about brown recluse infestations and how to treat them. K-State Extension Specialist in Entomology Jeff Whitworth said brown ...
Oct 09, 2025
WIC office set to close in Lyon County due to government shutdown
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - A local Women, Infants and Children nutrition program office is closing until further notice starting next week. Justin Ogleby with CareArc announced in a press release on Oct. 9 ...
Oct 09, 2025
