Category Archives: Local News
Former officer loses license in Topeka after refusal to cooperate in investigation prompted by patrol vehicle crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Law enforcement officials have stripped a former officer with the Topeka Police Department of his license after he allegedly lied about a crash that involved his patrol vehicle and ref...
Mar 03, 2026
President Trump awards Fort Riley’s 39th Medal of Honor recipient
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Three U.S. soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor on Monday, including a retired command sergeant major of Fort Riley at the White House and marking Fort Riley's 39th Medal of Honor....
Mar 02, 2026
Construction starts on Sunflower Flats, new affordable senior housing in downtown Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - New affordable housing for seniors is on the way for the Little Apple community. Construction is officially underway on Sunflower Flats, a 62-unit affordable senior housing developm...
Mar 02, 2026
Historic WWII plane missing at Forbes Field – where did it go?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An old WWII-era plane housed at Forbes Field is getting settled in to its new home in Topeka this week. Workers have transported the 13,000-pound plane from its former display at ...
Mar 02, 2026
Children’s Palace to become home of Topeka Rescue Mission’s new Compassion Impact Center
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Rescue Mission is now becoming a one-stop shop for local people in need. At a press conference on Monday, TRM announced that starting April 7, it will host the Compassion Im...
Mar 02, 2026
Gas prices jump 23 cents in Topeka, expert says increases are temporary
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Recent attacks with Iran have many worried about oil and gas prices. You may have already noticed an increase at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average gasoline prices in To...
Mar 02, 2026
Kansas State University to develop AI-driven technology aimed at helping soybean farmers
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State University announced on Monday that its researchers and partners from international universities are developing an artificial intelligence-driven computer system aimed ...
Mar 02, 2026
A look back at the catastrophic 1951 flood 75 years after it hit Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Decades go by, but many in Topeka may recall the destructive impact of the 1951 flood that caused widespread damage across Kansas and Missouri. This year marks 75 years since northeast...
Mar 02, 2026
Heartland Motorsports Park racing event tickets now on sale, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka racing fans, mark your calendars - tickets are now on sale for the first racing event at the revamped Heartland Motorsports Park. The International Hot Rod Association is sellin...
Mar 02, 2026
New clothing exhibition at Topeka library showcases art through fashion
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library opened a new exhibition on Friday that features garments inspired by the art in the library. The exhibition called "Runway Remix: Fashion i...
Feb 27, 2026
