Category Archives: Local News
Super bright harvest moon to light up sky on Monday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A larger-than-normal moon and meteor shower are set to light up the sky in early October, offering people a show to kick off early fall. Sky watchers have a lot to look forward to in t...
Matthew Self Oct 02, 2025
Topeka High School partners with Envista to launch student-run credit union
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka High School is partnering with Envista Federal Credit Union to create a student-run credit union. This "Envista Student Branch" will be located inside the high school and entire...
Keller Welton Oct 02, 2025
Energy line connecting Kansas to Missouri finishes early
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An energy company says construction on a new 94-mile transmission line, connecting Kansas to Missouri, which could save customers hundreds of millions, is finished ahead of schedule. N...
Colter Robinson Oct 02, 2025
$5.9 million highway project in Riley County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A $5.9 million road construction project will slow traffic and reduce lanes on a highway in Riley County until early December. The Kansas Department of Transportation will start workin...
Colter Robinson Oct 02, 2025
Free flu vaccines for uninsured adults in Shawnee County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Health Department (SCHD) will host a drive-through flu vaccine clinic for uninsured adults later this week. The SCHD will be holding the no-cost flu shot drive-throu...
Colter Robinson Oct 02, 2025
Downtown Topeka Inc. talks downtown revitalization
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...
Grace Gaume Oct 01, 2025
Washburn hosted annual Marching Band Festival
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...
Isabella Cahill Oct 01, 2025
Topeka Scarecrows Hockey Team visits local elementary school
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...
Carter White Oct 01, 2025
City of Topeka to host Trunk or Treat at Evergy Plaza
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...
Keller Welton Oct 01, 2025
‘A major win for the community’: New ice skating rink to open in Emporia
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...
Matthew Self Oct 01, 2025


