Category Archives: Local News

Clue released for ‘Survivor’ scavenger hunt in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Fans of the television show "Survivor" can start their search for a hidden immunity idol tucked away somewhere in Kansas. The CBS TV show "Survivor" is capping off 50 seasons with a na...
Matthew Self Jan 29, 2026

West Topeka driving range for sale at just under $1.5 million
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The owners of a golf driving range and putt-putt course are selling their property near Lake Sherwood in Topeka. Real estate broker Cole Boling with KW One Legacy Partners, LLC is a co...
Matthew Self Jan 29, 2026

Sewage spills into Lake Shawnee near swim beach from ruptured pipe: KDHE
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State health officials have issued a stream advisory for part of Lake Shawnee near its swimming beach area due to a ruptured sewer pipe. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment...
Matthew Self Jan 29, 2026

Topeka firefighters work to douse house fire Thursday morning
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Fire crews are at the scene of a house fire in east Topeka on Thursday. Topeka firefighters are responding to a house fire in the area of the 200 block of Southeast Klein Street on Jan...
Matthew Self Jan 29, 2026

Students camp out days early for Kansas vs. BYU matchup
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- It's a showdown of ranked teams, but catching the most attention: A showdown between the consensus top two picks in the 2026 NBA Draft at Allen Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Certain...
Regan Porter Jan 29, 2026

Riley County PD address community’s concerns regarding ICE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) hosted a 'town hall' on Jan. 28 to address concerns in it's community. RCPD Director Brian Peete discussed topics varying from public safet...
Amy Acevedo Jan 28, 2026

Kansas Senate to honor Charlie Kirk every year
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Senate has adopted a new resolution honoring late political activist Charlie Kirk, following debate that revealed sharp divisions between lawmakers from both parties. The re...
Mily Favella Jan 28, 2026

Topeka Dillons bakes ‘Kansas Day’ cake
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local bakery is hard at work to help the state celebrate its birthday. The Topeka Dillons at 5311 SW 22nd is making the cake for tomorrow's celebration at the Kansas Statehouse for K...
Isabella Cahill Jan 28, 2026

Osage County deputies injured in shooting return to active duty
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - Three local deputies injured in a Carbondale shootout last year are officially back on duty this week. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells announced on Jan. 28 that three deputies i...
Matthew Self Jan 28, 2026

VIDEO: Raccoon breaks into NE Kansas liquor store
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A sneaky raccoon caused a ruckus at a local liquor store after he fell through its ceiling. A raccoon rudely broke into Carbondale Liquor at 417 South Topeka Ave. in Carbondale recentl...
Matthew Self Jan 28, 2026


