Category Archives: Local News
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
‘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
