Category Archives: Local News
Where are plans at for the new Topeka pedestrian-only Kansas River bridge?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka is due to get a new bridge for exclusive pedestrian use, but where does the project stand in 2026? Officials and local leaders associated with the Topeka Riverfront Advisory Cou...
Feb 13, 2026
What is burning south of Topeka near Forbes Field on Friday?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Large amounts of smoke in the air are being reported south of Topeka on Friday. Many in Topeka may have noticed a lot of smoke in the air on Feb. 12 near the city's south side and the ...
Feb 13, 2026
Home décor store moving into West Ridge Mall
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new home dcor store is getting ready to move into West Ridge Mall this year. West Ridge Mall announced on social media on Feb. 12 that a new tenant is set to join the shopping center...
Feb 13, 2026
Jobs your teen can apply to in Shawnee County for the summer
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County Commissioner Aaron Mays joined the 27 News Morning Show on Friday to chat about summer jobs and the Gage Park master plan. Mays said that people can start applying now f...
Feb 13, 2026
KDHE partially rescinds boil water advisory in northeast Kansas
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) - State health officials have partially rescinded a boil water advisory in northeast Kansas following a major water main break this week. The Kansas Department of Health and...
Feb 13, 2026
Kansas Historical Society hosts Declaration 1776 exhibit
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Historical Society is hosting an opening reception for an exhibit that aims to teach Kansas' history. The Kansas Historical Society is hosting an opening reception for "Decl...
Feb 12, 2026
Sunset Zoo opens voting to name baby colobus monkey
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Sunset Zoo in Manhattan is asking the public to help name a baby monkey born late last year. Heather Brown with the Sunset Zoo said in a press release that one of the zoo's resi...
Feb 12, 2026
Reser’s Fine Foods gets green light for major plant expansion in east Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A large food production facility in Topeka is moving forward with plans for a big expansion project this year. Shawnee County commissioners gave the green light for a resolution for Re...
Feb 12, 2026
Baby boom at KC Zoo: Meet the zoo’s newest baby giraffe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- There is a baby boom for giraffes at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! Makali, a Masai giraffe at the KCZoo, gave birth to a 6-foot-tall baby girl giraffe, named Nora, on Feb. 7....
Feb 12, 2026
Ducks cause rollover crash in Pottawatomie County on Thursday: KHP
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) - First responders are at the scene of a crash where a large vehicle has rolled onto its side in Pottawatomie County. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office reported the r...
Feb 12, 2026
