Category Archives: Local News

Why now is the best time to visit Wichita

Why now is the best time to visit Wichita

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Jemelle Holopirek with Visit Wichita joined the KSNT morning crew to talk about upcoming spring events – including the Blake Shelton concert on March 29th, the Harlem Globetrotters on April 5th and the “most interactive wildlife park in the Midwest” Tanganyika.MORE

Man’s car rolls into Lake Shawnee in stroke of bad luck

Man’s car rolls into Lake Shawnee in stroke of bad luck

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dive crews are working to recover a car from the south boat ramp at Lake Shawnee Thursday morning. A 27 News reporter at the scene was told by Shawnee Heights Fire and Rescue the car ended up in the lake by accident. A man was distracted talking on his phone on Wednesday,…MORE

58-year-old inmate dies at Lansing Correctional Facility

LANSING, Kan. — An inmate at the Lansing Correctional Facility died over the weekend, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. 58-year-old, Charles Homer Roberson, died Monday at the facility. Roberson was found unresponsive in his cell. Staff and EMS administered life-saving measures but were not able to save him. Olathe man wrongly accused in…MORE

What are the best Topeka, Shawnee County small businesses in 2024?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Finalists for this year’s Small Business Awards contest selected by area residents are being revealed Thursday. People living in Shawnee County and Topeka were asked to share what small businesses they thought were the best of the best. The contest, hosted by GO Topeka and the Greater Topeka Partnership (GTP), is the…MORE

KDOT, KHP alert travelers ahead of solar eclipse

KDOT, KHP alert travelers ahead of solar eclipse

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) alongside the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) are advising travelers to plan ahead for the solar eclipse. According to KDOT, traffic is expected to increase for the eclipse happening on April 8. “Remember that the shoulders of highways and interstates are for emergencies only,” said KHP Capt.…MORE

Bird scooters ending service in Emporia

Bird scooters ending service in Emporia

EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Bird scooter services in the City of Emporia will soon be terminated. On March 18, the city staff received a letter from Bird announcing an end to its service. The letter from Bird said the company doesn’t see an immediate path to building an enduring business in Emporia. “We are grateful…MORE

Kansas second in nation for teachers leaving the job

Kansas second in nation for teachers leaving the job

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A study by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) found Kansas was second in the nation for teachers leaving the profession. The study by NCES looked at three categories: “stayers” – teachers staying in the same school, “movers” – teachers who moved to a different school and “leavers” – teachers who…MORE

Veteran Salute: Healing abroad and in Topeka

Veteran Salute: Healing abroad and in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Taking a personal and educational based approach to healing, Dr. Samuel Bradshaw would serve in the healthcare arena within and outside of the army for decades. Originally graduating with two music degrees, Bradshaw was looking to take a different path with his life, until the military had yet another plan in mind.…MORE