Category Archives: Local News
Five injured in multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Lyon County
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - First responders worked at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Lyon County on Wednesday afternoon. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post at 3:42 p.m. on A...
Apr 01, 2026
How high gas prices have impacted a local lawn care business
TOPEKA (KSNT) -With gas prices increasing, lawn mowing companies are one of many businesses that have been directly affected by this change. Topeka's gas prices have increased by nearly a dollar highe...
Apr 01, 2026
Combat Air Museum hoists Royal Air Force flag for April 1 tradition
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It may look like an April Fool's Day prank, but it's actually a nod to aviation history at Topeka's Combat Air Museum. The museum is flying the Royal Air Force ensign on April 1, tempo...
Apr 01, 2026
United Way helps feed 25,000 people during lapse in SNAP funding
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The United Way of Kaw Valley reportedly brought almost 135,000 pounds of food to local families in need during a recent lapse of federal funding to a food security program. United Way ...
Apr 01, 2026
100,000 flowers planted for Tulip Time in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local flower-filled event is back for spring 2026 in Topeka to deliver sweet smells and sights for Topeka area residents to enjoy. The 30th annual Jerold Binkley Tulip Time is set to...
Apr 01, 2026
TerraPower, Evergy leaders discuss potential KS nuclear power plant
OLATHE, Kan.- Leaders with the nuclear innovation company TerraPower continue to look at potential plant sites in Kansas. TerraPower has not announced a site in Kansas yet, but company leade...
Apr 01, 2026
1st Infantry Division honors new Medal of Honor recipient
FORT RILEY (KSNT) - Fort Riley's 1st Infantry Division is honoring a Medal of Honor recipient Tuesday with the dedication of its new Hall of Heroes. The 1st Infantry Division, also known as the Big Re...
Mar 31, 2026
Constitution Hall to reopen in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A major historic site in downtown Topeka with deep ties to Kansas' past is getting ready to reopen to the public. Constitution Hall State Historic Site will be celebrating its grand re...
Mar 31, 2026
New one-time direct flight option to Phoenix available at Manhattan Regional Airport
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Wildcat fans can fly in class this fall to an upcoming football game with Arizona State. The Manhattan Regional Airport reported on March 31 that American Airlines will be offering ...
Mar 31, 2026
Firefighters battled house fire in central Topeka on Tuesday morning
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firefighters battled a house fire in central Topeka Tuesday morning. The Topeka Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 10:04 a.m. in the area of Southwest 19th Street an...
Mar 31, 2026
