Category Archives: Local News

Topekans brace the cold to enjoy sledding
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Despite frigid temperatures, people across Topeka stepped outside to take advantage of the fresh snowfall. Adults and children alike gathered at the steep hill near the Menards on SW 1...
Mily Favella Jan 25, 2026

Snow cleanup efforts continue across Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Just because the snow stopped falling doesn't mean the work is over for plowing crews in Topeka. Throughout the weekend, city and state crews were out plowing and treating roads, allow...
Mily Favella Jan 25, 2026

Emporia police find missing woman dead
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The Emporia Police Department say a missing local woman has been found dead. Police found Rebecca Rauber 300 yards from the area she was last seen on video, south of the 700 block of ...
Donivan Bullins Jan 25, 2026

KDOT crews work around the clock as winter weather impacts Kansas roads
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Winter weather continues to impact travel across northeast Kansas, but ongoing efforts by the Kansas Department of Transportation are helping keep major roadways as safe as possible. K...
Mily Favella Jan 24, 2026

Snow moves through Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The snow hasn't stopped in northeast Kansas just yet. Snow fell all Saturday morning, leaving slick roads and reduced visibility as winter weather moved through northeast Kansas. Even ...
Grace Gaume Jan 24, 2026

Why Topeka police don’t want you to call 911 for minor crashes during winter storms
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka first responders are gearing up for a round of severe weather as a winter storm moves closer to the Capital City. Bitterly cold temperatures, several inches of snow and wind chi...
Matthew Self Jan 23, 2026

30 Topeka sewer employees displaced after illnesses
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka said it has shut down a building at its sewer treatment plant on Friday after several employees reportedly got sick. The City of Topeka announced in a press release ...
Matthew Self Jan 23, 2026

Shoppers rush to stock up ahead of winter storm in northeast Kansas
EMPORIA (KSNT) - As a winter storm approaches, people across the area are making last-minute trips to the store to stock up on essentials. Some retailers are already seeing a major spike in demand. A ...
Mily Favella Jan 23, 2026

Emergency prescription refills available for TRICARE beneficiaries in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal officials say that beneficiaries of a health care program for members of the military in Kansas can get emergency prescription refills for the next several days due to a winter...
Matthew Self Jan 23, 2026

Topeka snow plow crews ready to clear roads during winter storm
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is ready to face an oncoming winter snow storm and is taking lessons learned from the last winter weather emergency to heart. Jason Tryon, interim director of public...
Matthew Self Jan 23, 2026


