Category Archives: Local News
Soybean dryer causes fire at Wichita Cargill plant
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - KSN News has learned what sparked a large fire at the Cargill plant just north of downtown Wichita on Monday night. It happened just after 9 p.m. near 13th and Mosley streets. W...
Mar 10, 2026
Contracting scams to be avoided after recent storms, Kansas Attorney General warns
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Attorney General is urging Kansans to avoid scams by unregistered contractors after the state sustained storm damage over the weekend. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is...
Mar 09, 2026
Topeka prepares for annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, people in Topeka are getting ready for the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. Organizers are making final preparations for the March ...
Mar 09, 2026
Advocates gather at the Kansas Statehouse for Mental Health Advocacy Day
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Mental health advocates from across Kansas gathered at the statehouse to speak with lawmakers and push for stronger support systems for people facing mental health challenges. The annu...
Mar 09, 2026
Bridge light outage prompts Evergy response in north Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Work crews are assessing lighting problems at a bridge that connects north Topeka to the Oakland neighborhood as of Monday. The City of Topeka recently contacted Evergy to address rece...
Mar 09, 2026
Police respond to injury crash in east Manhattan
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Police in Manhattan are encouraging people to avoid an area in the east side of the city Monday due to an injury crash. The Riley County Police Department announced on social med...
Mar 09, 2026
$100,000 in damage after apartment fire in Junction City on Sunday
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Junction City Fire Department reported $100,000 in damages after firefighters responded to a structure fire on Sunday. Firefighters responded to a structure fire at around 5...
Mar 09, 2026
50-year-old Texas woman hospitalized after rollover crash in Wabaunsee County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State troopers report that a 50-year-old woman is hospitalized after a rollover crash on Sunday afternoon. The Kansas Highway Patrol report the crash happened at 12:20 p.m. on March 8 ...
Mar 09, 2026
One dead in Jefferson County crash: KHP
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers report at least one person is dead following a late-night crash in Jefferson County on Sunday. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred at 8:50 p.m...
Mar 09, 2026
Topeka Cat Cafe hosts a Japanese culture celebration at the Topeka Zoo
TOPEKA (KSNT)- The Topeka Cat Cafe hosted a Japanese culture celebration at the Topeka Zoo to raise money for their organization. Guests had the opportunity to watch traditional dancing...
Mar 09, 2026
