Category Archives: Local News
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
People stop to smell the roses at Topeka rose show
TOPEKA (KSNT) - People were able to stop and smell the roses at the Topeka Rose Show on Saturday The event took place at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. A wide variety of roses were on d...
Sep 20, 2025
Fight against fentanyl rally takes place at Kansas state house
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans are uniting in the fight against fentanyl. The Kaylee's Dad is Mad group held a rally at the steps of the capitol building on Saturday. The aim of the event was spreading awar...
Sep 20, 2025
Historic Gufler Mansion in Emporia opens its doors
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia's Gufler Mansion opened its doors on Friday. The building has been around since 1917. The new owners of the mansion, Ben and Deborah Kohl, admired the mansion since their coll...
Sep 20, 2025
Why construction hasn’t started yet on the Central Topeka Grocery Oasis
Editor's note: A list of grants for the grocery store has been removed after the organization said its website listing was outdated. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Construction for a new grocery store in the heart o...
Sep 19, 2025
Flu shot clinics set to open in northeast Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Flu season is fast approaching northeast Kansas, but locals will have several opportunities to get their vaccinations. Flu shot clinics are getting ready to open in Manhattan, Junction...
Sep 19, 2025
Why are flags at half-staff in Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly is directing flags to fly at half-staff at several local government buildings in Topeka. Kelly announced in a press release on Sept. 19 that she is directing flags...
Sep 19, 2025
