Category Archives: Local News
Central Topeka house burns in electrical fire
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A house fire in central Topeka was determined to have been an electrical fire. The Topeka Fire Department responded to a house fire at around 5 p.m. on Thursday at 2017 SE Massach...
Feb 19, 2026
Survivors of domestic, sexual violence gather at the Kansas Statehouse for day of advocacy
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Survivors of sexual and domestic violence met at the Kansas Statehouse Thursday to share their stories. The Silent Witness Project is a collaboration between families, advocacy agencie...
Feb 19, 2026
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office warns of fake jury duty scam calls
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is warning locals of scam calls that imitate law enforcement that falsely inform people they missed jury duty while making demands for financial compen...
Feb 19, 2026
File taxes for free with help from these volunteers in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local organization is helping Topeka residents get their taxes filed for free this year at no extra cost. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is helping Topeka residen...
Feb 19, 2026
Seneca company awarded $3 million to help Kansas farmers with unmanned aircraft
SENECA (KSNT) - The State of Kansas is awarding $3 million to a Seneca-based aviation company that specializes in unmanned aircraft. Grace Hoge with the Office of the Governor said in a press release ...
Feb 19, 2026
Family loses generations-old farm in southern Kansas wildfire
SEWARD COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) - In the hundreds of thousands of acres that have burned in southern Kansas this week, people have lost pasture and cropland, cattle, and, in some cases, even their homes. F...
Feb 19, 2026
Over $3.7 million FEMA reimbursement approved for Topeka after 2024 freeze, boil water advisory
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal officials have greenlit more than $3 million for the City of Topeka to assist with infrastructure recovery after a January 2024 severe freeze event. The City of Topeka announce...
Feb 19, 2026
Tulips at Twilight prep work underway in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The preparations for Old Prairie Town's annual tulip display are in full swing this month, and this year gives Topeka locals a lot to be excited for. Tulips at Twilight has displayed o...
Feb 18, 2026
Old Johnny Carino’s restaurant demolished in west Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A former west Topeka Italian restaurant is no more after a demolition crew took it apart on Wednesday. Workers demolished the restaurant the afternoon of Feb. 18 in west Topeka. Now, o...
Feb 18, 2026
Topeka to receive $200,000 as part of emission reduction plan
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka will receive $200,000 as part of a state plan to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced through a press...
Feb 18, 2026
