Category Archives: Local News
Heavy rains cause sewage overflow into Lake Shawnee
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials are encouraging people to avoid contact with a cove at Lake Shawnee Monday due to a recent sewage overflow. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a press release ...
Apr 27, 2026
Topeka residents zero in on streets as primary funding need for upcoming budget
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials are sharing the results of a recent budget survey as they try to find ways to address a $15 million deficit. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a press release...
Apr 27, 2026
USPS to hold job fair for multiple open positions in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Have you ever considered a future in delivering mail in your community? The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hiring for multiple open positions in Kansas at an upcoming job fair. USPS spo...
Apr 27, 2026
Street near Auburn community closes due to flood damage
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A local street in Shawnee County near the Auburn community is closed Monday following flooding-related damage in the area. Amanda Monhollon with Shawnee County Public Works sai...
Apr 27, 2026
‘It was a close call’: Flooding forces early morning cleanup at Topeka coffee shop
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Overnight storms brought flooding to parts of Topeka, including inside a local coffee shop. When employees arrived at Circle Coffee Co. early in the morning on April 27, they were met ...
Apr 27, 2026
Flooding shuts down road east of Manhattan Monday
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Police are warning people to avoid a road in Riley and Wabaunsee counties Monday due to high flood waters. The Riley County Police Department said in a social media post that dri...
Apr 27, 2026
Union At Tower District apartments opening soon in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - People searching for living accommodations in Topeka's downtown area can start sending in their applications to a large apartment complex taking shape in the Capital City. The Annex Gr...
Apr 27, 2026
Topeka Fire camp empowers young women
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department is hoping to inspire more young women to consider a future in the fire service and they're doing it through a weeklong, handson training program called Camp ...
Apr 27, 2026
Topeka Combat Air Museum marks 50 years with free, family‑friendly celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Combat Air Museum marked a major milestone Saturday, April 25, welcoming the community to the Topeka Regional Airport to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a full day of familyfri...
Apr 25, 2026
Topeka Zoo’s ‘Roar and Pour’ event draws crowds for a cause
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo transformed into an after-hours hotspot Friday, April 25, as its annual "Roar and Pour" event returned, blending wildlife, wine and community support. The 21-and-over fu...
Apr 25, 2026
