Category Archives: Local News

TOPEKA (KSNT) - What was once a quiet strip with empty storefronts is starting to see new life. Downtown Topeka Inc. (DTI) says its strategy is to bring in more retailers, restaurants, and entertainme...

TOPEKA (KSNT)- Student musicians from across the area took the field in a competition for the area's best marching bands. Today Washburn University hosted its annual the Capital City Marching band Fes...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Scarecrows ice hockey team paid a visit to McCarter elementary school on Oct. 1st. The head coach, players and team mascot, Stanley, got to introduce themselves. They talked...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is inviting the community to participate in its "Trunk or Treat" event later this month. This family-friendly event will feature decorated vehicles, pumpkin painting...

EMPORIA (KSNT) - People in Emporia will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of having a local ice rink in the city. A new holiday attraction is set to open in downtown Emporia later this year in time f...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka and Lawrence Fire Departments will be facing off in a competition to see whose firefighting skills reign supreme. The 2nd Annual Explorer Games was created by husband and wi...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Friends of Historic Topeka Cemetery (FHTC) are hosting a sance with a psychic medium this weekend. Sances are defined by Merriam-Webster as a spiritualist meeting to receive spirit...

FORT RILEY (KSNT) - A government shutdown has prompted a Kansas Army post to place many of its employees on temporary unpaid leave. Fort Riley announced in a social media post on Oct. 1 that a lack of...

HIAWATHA (KSNT) - The Brown County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is warning residents of suspicious activity happening around farmers' fields. The sheriff's office has received several reports from locals o...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas Highway patrol is reminding drivers to ditch distractions after a driver crashed into the back of a school bus in Douglas County. According to KHP, students were about t...