Category Archives: Local News
Rollover crash reported Tuesday in southeast Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders were at the scene of a reported rollover wreck in southeast Topeka Tuesday afternoon. Officers with the Topeka Police Department and personnel with the Topeka Fire Dep...
May 05, 2026
Motorcycle rider hit with nearly $1,250 fine after traveling at 168 mph in northeast Kansas
FRANKLIN COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers busted a motorcyclist recently in northeast Kansas for going more than 90 mph over the set speed limit. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) posted to social media o...
May 05, 2026
Big cat at Topeka Zoo to leave soon, here’s why
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center reports that its last cheetah will be leaving the zoo this month on a mission to become a parent. The zoo made the announcement on social media...
May 05, 2026
West Ridge Mall temporarily closes Tuesday after electrical fire
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local shopping center is temporarily closed Tuesday after a reported small electrical fire earlier in the morning. West Ridge Mall general manager and director of operations Cas...
May 05, 2026
Over 1,000 Evergy customers without power in north Topeka Tuesday morning
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Businesses and homes in north Topeka are without power Tuesday morning as rainy weather rolls through the area. Evergy reports through its power outages website that just over 1,000 of...
May 05, 2026
K-State students hold memorial service Monday for late Sigma Chi brother
Editor's Note: This story's headline originally referred to the date of the service as Friday, but was changed to reflect the actual date as Monday. We regret the error. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Hundreds of Ka...
May 04, 2026
Local firefighter reflects on service for International Firefighters’ Day
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firefighters are being recognized for the work they do in communities every day for International Firefighters' Day. At the Topeka Fire Department, firefighters such as Thomas Treantaf...
May 04, 2026
‘Constant supervision is what saves lives’: YMCA lifeguard urges parents to watch their kids to avoid drowning situations
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As temperatures rise and pool season gets underway in Topeka, safety is top of mind for many families. May marks National Water Safety Month-a time to focus on preventing drowning and ...
May 04, 2026
Carnival to visit Topeka for 11 days of fun and rides
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A carnival is set to visit the Capital City to help kick off the summer of 2026 at a local events center. The Stormont Vail Events Center will be hosting the Evans United Shows Ca...
May 04, 2026
Downtown Topeka Inc. president exits role, interim announced
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The leader for Downtown Topeka Inc. has exited his role with the organization after less than a year. Downtown Topeka Inc. confirms with 27 News that Andrew Holt is no longer the presi...
May 04, 2026
