Category Archives: Local News
‘This is where vision meets reality’: Sears space added to new plans for West Ridge Mall
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect that West Ridge Mall is owned by Dream Big Partners LLC, not Advisors Excel. We regret the error. TOPEKA (KSNT) - The final design plans for the f...
Oct 09, 2025
Lawrence Police Department grieves loss of K9 Cheeseburger
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Lawrence Police Department (LKPD) shared that its beloved K9, Cheeseburger, had passed away. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the LKPD shared that Cheeseburger had died in the morning, surr...
Oct 09, 2025
K-State students paint Aggieville purple for homecoming week
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Students are painting the town purple for homecoming week in Manhattan. Kansas State University students hit the streets of Aggieville on Oct. 8 to decorate the area in the leadup t...
Oct 08, 2025
Stormont Vail Health earns Level II Trauma Center designation
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Stormont Vail Health recently earned a Level II Trauma Center designation by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Level III Trauma Center status means that hospitals...
Oct 08, 2025
Topeka middle school teacher selected for national research program
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A social-studies teacher from Seaman Middle School in Topeka has been selected for the "Silent Heroes" research program. Jeffrey Schuh will have the opportunity to work with historians...
Oct 08, 2025
New Kansas Turnpike truck care center opens near Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation authorities are celebrating the opening of a new truck care location at the Topeka Service Area. The Kansas Turnpike Authority announced on Oct. 8 that a partners...
Oct 08, 2025
Will the government shutdown impact Manhattan Regional Airport?
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - National flight delays caused by an ongoing government shutdown may have an impact on air travel in and out of Kansas this year. Flight delays are being reported across the nation i...
Oct 08, 2025
Topeka Zoo mourning loss of elderly elephant Cora
TOPEKA (KSNT) - At 67 years old, the Topeka Zoo said it was saddened to euthanize one of its Asian elephants named Cora. She was known for her role in the movie "Smokey and the Bandit II". On Sunday, ...
Oct 08, 2025
Highway 24 shut down east of Belvue
Update 8:55 a.m.: Kandrive is no longer reporting lane closures along Highway 24. However, traffic disruptions may still be present. Update 7:51 a.m.: Kandrive is now reporting that westbound and east...
Oct 08, 2025
Public hearing set for Sunflower Crossing Redevelopment District
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka City Council voted to approve the Nov. 12 date for a public hearing to consider the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment District for the northwest...
Oct 07, 2025
