Category Archives: Local News
$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
Shawnee Heights to vote on $65 million renovations
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - The Shawnee Heights School District is asking voters to sign off on a $65 million renovation. There are six schools included in the proposed plan. These renovations would help ...
Sep 29, 2025
One person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in Shawnee County highway crash
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Local first responders jumped into action Monday morning after reports of a one-vehicle crash on I-70. Personnel with Shawnee County Fire District 4 were called around 9:40 a.m...
Sep 29, 2025
Emporia restaurant back open after kitchen fire
EMPORIA (KSNT) - An Emporia restaurant has reopened after a kitchen fire. The Emporia Fire Department responded last night to Las Catrinas Mexican Grill on reports of a gas leak and a connected fire. ...
Sep 29, 2025
Shawnee Heights students to haunt local corn maze this fall
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local high school students will be behind the scares this year for one weekend at a Berryton corn maze to help raise cash for upcoming activities and scholarship funds. Students at Sha...
Sep 29, 2025
City of Topeka releases second episode of their ‘History of Topeka’ docuseries
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka released the second episode of its "History of Topeka" docuseries. The City of Topeka began their docuseries last month to highlight powerful stories, pivotal moment...
Sep 29, 2025
