Category Archives: Local News

Furniture Mall Outlet in Topeka to shut down ahead of move to Kansas City
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Part of the Furniture Mall in Topeka will be shutting down and relocating to the Kansas City area. Topeka's Furniture Mall Outlet, located at 140 SE Jefferson St., is getting ready to ...
Matthew Self Feb 23, 2026

Pilot forced to make emergency landing in Kansas corn field after propeller fails
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - The pilot of a small plane in northeast Kansas was forced into making an emergency landing Monday morning after a mechanical issue. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the incident ...
Matthew Self Feb 23, 2026

Man killed in grain bin accident near Newton is identified
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - Authorities on Monday identified the man who was killed in a grain bin accident in Harvey County. He was Mark Klaassen, a 37-year-old man from Newton, according to the Harvey Co...
Joseph McCarty Feb 23, 2026

Late night lockdown reported at Sky Zone Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Sky Zone Topeka entered a lockdown Saturday night after an individual reportedly brought a firearm into the park. In a post by Sky Zone Topeka, it said a man allegedly entered the park...
Savannah Meier Feb 22, 2026

LEGO fans gather at ‘Brick Convention’ in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - For the first time ever, LEGO fans from all over the Midwest are celebrating their love of LEGOs right here in Topeka. Located at the agriculture hall at Stormont Vail ...
Local News | KSNT 27 News Feb 21, 2026

Local greenhouse hosts ‘garden show’ ahead of warming temperatures
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the weather warming up a bit, a local greenhouse hosted a garden show to get the community excited for planting season. Jackson's Greenhouse hosted multiple local plant&...
Isabella Cahill Feb 21, 2026

Topeka details goals for reducing emissions through grant program
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka announced new details for emission reduction plans after being selected to receive grant money through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Direct...
Isaiah Mallari Feb 20, 2026

Man found guilty of second-degree murder for deadly 2025 shooting in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County jury reached a verdict on Friday finding a man guilty of second-degree murder in a deadly shooting last year. Devin Miller, 30, was found guilty of the murder of Olivia ...
Isaiah Mallari Feb 20, 2026

Outdoor boating, fishing and hunting show opens in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Calling all outdoor enthusiasts - a big event in Topeka this weekend will be showing off all sorts of equipment to get you outfitted for your next wild adventure. The Topeka Sportsman'...
Matthew Self and Isabella Cahill Feb 20, 2026

Kansas Historical Society hosts video series showcasing Native American history
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Eight Native Americans are featured in a new web video series that explain tribal history. The Kansas Historical Society announced in a social media post on Feb. 19. that it is hosting...
Isaiah Mallari Feb 20, 2026


