Category Archives: Local News
Driver in ‘modified’ Dodge challenger clocked at 110 mph in northeast Kansas
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Local sheriff's deputies handed out a big ticket to a speeding driver in Wabaunsee County this week. Sergeant Jonathan Sumner with the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office said ...
Sep 23, 2025
Topeka’s Historic Homes Tour to visit Potwin Neighborhood
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Historical Society announced that its 2025 Historic Homes Tour will visit five homes in the Potwin neighborhood next month. The historical society is inviting people...
Sep 23, 2025
Shawnee County finalizes budget, raises property taxes
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County commissioners voted to finalize the 2026 operating budget on Monday, which included budget adjustments for various departments and an increase to property taxes. The Boa...
Sep 23, 2025
City leaders talk ‘tough budget’ and big road work projects
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two of Topeka's biggest local officials talked about the latest issues and topics of the city Tuesday morning. City Manager Robert Perez and Mayor Mike Padilla gave remarks and answere...
Sep 23, 2025
Washburn ranked #1 public regional university in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University has been named the top-ranked public regional university in Kansas by U.S. News and World Report. U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluate more than 1,700 U.S. col...
Sep 23, 2025
Cheetah under anesthesia at Topeka Zoo after symptoms worsen
Context: the attached video aired on June 21. TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo shared that one of its cheetahs was put under anesthesia after zookeepers said it showed signs of illness. The Topeka Zoo s...
Sep 23, 2025
K-State drops ‘diversity’ from mission statement
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State University is swapping out a word in its mission statement in the latest move to rid higher education of language relating to diversity, equity and inclusion. K-State U...
Sep 22, 2025
Massive Kansas solar farm sparks debate
JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) - A huge solar project could inject new jobs and add millions of dollars in tax revenue to northeast Kansas, but some locals aren't sold on the proposal. Jackson County leaders h...
Sep 22, 2025
Paxico Blues Festival returns for its 21st year
PAXICO (KSNT) - The 21st annual Paxico Blues Festival took place on Saturday. The growing event started with only 20 or 30 attendees. Now, 21 years later, the popular music festival draws in thousands...
Sep 22, 2025
Three pedestrians seriously injured in I-70 shoulder crash
WYANDOTTE COUNTY (KSNT) - Three pedestrians were seriously injured on Sunday after they were hit by a car that had lost control and started to roll over on I-70. At 5 p.m. on Sunday, three pedestrians...
Sep 22, 2025
