Category Archives: Local News
Kansas AG, KBI consider crackdown on THC drink sales
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As many people look to get away from traditional alcoholic drinks, THC-infused beverages are gaining in popularity. Now, state leaders are looking into whether the drinks currently on ...
Jul 29, 2025
‘He was loved by all who knew him’: Family honor memory of Topeka father killed alongside daughter during child abduction
Context: The attached video initially aired on July 24, 2025. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Family of a man who was killed in July as part of a Topeka child abduction case have released his obituary. Police say Sea...
Jul 29, 2025
Former secretary of state reflects on 2024 Kansas State Flatpicking Championship
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The reigning Kansas State Flatpicking Champion is discussing his big win last year and reflecting on his musical career. Last August, Chris Biggs of Junction City took home a fi...
Jul 29, 2025
Care for mothers expands in Topeka under new initiative
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka nonprofit is teaming up with the state's health agency to offer expanded mental, physical and maternal health services to local residents. Strengthening and Equipping Neighbor...
Jul 29, 2025
$25m Kansas road improvement projects announced
KANSAS (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that 30 projects were selected to receive part of $25 million under the Kansas Department of Transportation's (KDOT) City Connecting Link Improvem...
Jul 29, 2025
Topeka mayor, manager hold Tuesday press conference
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's mayor and manager are holding a press conference Tuesday morning. City Manager Robert Perez and City Mayor Mike Padilla are holding a live press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Ju...
Jul 29, 2025
SLI launching 2025 Festival of Trees in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - SLI, a Topeka non-profit that focuses on supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is launching a special Christmas in July celebration. SLI is launching its ...
Jul 29, 2025
Kansas Task Force returns from Texas flood rescue mission
KANSAS (KSNT) - Kansas' Task Force 1 (KS-TF1) has returned to the Sunflower State after 15 long days of search and rescue operations in flooded parts of Texas. The 15 members of the KS-TF1 returned to...
Jul 29, 2025
Historic downtown Topeka building to be renovated into apartments
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Davies Building, located on Kansas Avenue, was constructed in the 1800s and will now serve the community as a downtown apartment complex. When the building went on sale, Falk archi...
Jul 29, 2025
Kirkland’s Home set to exit West Ridge Mall
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A major retail store at West Ridge Mall will be closing its doors for the last time in the coming weeks. 27 News got in touch with West Ridge Mall Manager Casey Richardson who said tha...
Jul 28, 2025
