Category Archives: Local News
Junction City Oktoberfest bringing German tradition with local flair
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Junction City is getting ready for the biggest fall festival of the year that promises a mix of German tradition and local flair, beer, food, music and family-friendly activitie...
Oct 01, 2025
Topeka construction leads to sewer water in homes
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Residents in southwest Topeka had an unexpected surprise on Tuesday when their basements flooded with sewage. Along with leaving a bad taste in their mouths, it also destroyed their be...
Sep 30, 2025
USD 475 makes huge progress on new $30 million Early Childhood Care Center
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - The Geary County Unified School District is making big waves in the construction process for its new multi-million dollar state-of-the-art Early Childhood Care Center. USD 475 br...
Sep 30, 2025
Old White Lakes Mall, two historic schools targeted for cleanup in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal dollars are set to be used to assess some blighted properties in the Topeka area, including two old schools and a former mall property. The Environmental Protection Agency anno...
Sep 30, 2025
Topeka students get hands-on learning experiences at local science park
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local students are learning about science by building their own wind turbines over the next two weeks at the Kanza Education and Science Park in Topeka. Students are learning about win...
Sep 30, 2025
$11.6 million contract approved for Kansas Turnpike work near Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka company has been awarded an $11.6 million contract for pavement work on a stretch of I-335. The Kansas Turnpike Authority has awarded Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. w...
Sep 30, 2025
Gov. Kelly orders flags to fly at half-staff later this week
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly directed flags to be flown at half-staff later this week. Flags will be flown at half-staff following an executive order from Kelly's office to honor Hays Police S...
Sep 30, 2025
Major east Topeka street to undergo road work into late 2026
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City workers are getting ready to start a road work project in the east Topeka area that will restrict traffic on Southeast Sixth Street for months to come. Workers will begin construc...
Sep 30, 2025
Topeka election forum looks to inform 2025 voters on candidates
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The East Topeka Empowerment Coalition will be holding a candidate forum to help Topekans understand each candidate running for office in 2025. Candidates will be asked questions by a l...
Sep 30, 2025
How to nominate Kansas firefighters and fire chiefs for service award
KANSAS (KSNT) - Every year, the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs (KSAFC) recognizes accomplishments and acts of heroism by firefighters and people at fire incidents. It's called the Tom McGaugh...
Sep 30, 2025
