Category Archives: Local News
Topeka preschoolers check out Kansas reptiles ahead of state’s birthday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local preschool celebrated Kansas Day early at the Flint Hills Discovery Center on Tuesday. The FHDC Education Team brought in the state reptile, the ornate box turtle, as well as a ...
Jan 27, 2026
Highland Park High School students celebrated at mid-year graduation ceremony
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It was a big day for some Highland Park High School students on Tuesday. Twenty-three students graduated in the mid-year ceremony held on Jan. 27. These students completed all the...
Jan 27, 2026
Why didn’t the city clear all streets in Topeka after the Saturday snow storm?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka City Manager Robert Perez talked about the city's reasoning with clearing local streets following a recent winter snow storm. Perez discussed the city's snow removal efforts dur...
Jan 27, 2026
‘Total loss’: Fire tears through Big Brothers Big Sisters office in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Firefighters in Manhattan say a fire at the local Big Brothers Big Sisters office caused nearly $200,000 in damage Tuesday. Ryan Almes with the Manhattan Fire Department said in a p...
Jan 27, 2026
Toddler found dead after rural Kansas house fire; investigation underway
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - A 2-year-old boy was found dead after a house fire in rural Dickinson County Monday evening. Just before 6 p.m., deputies with the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office were called ...
Jan 27, 2026
New Topeka mayor holds press conference with city manager
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Newly elected Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan joined City Manager Robert Perez on Tuesday morning for a press conference. Duncan and Perez held their monthly press conference at 10 a.m. on...
Jan 27, 2026
Police chief reflects on speed limit changes in St. Marys
ST. MARYS (KSNT) - Police in St. Marys are noticing positive changes in the community after a recent change to the speed limit of some local roads. St. Marys commissioners voted to bring the speed lim...
Jan 27, 2026
‘Her loss is felt deeply’: Emporia community mourns loss of local teacher
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia Public Schools is expressing its sadness after one of its teachers was found dead last weekend. Rebecca Rauber, a 28-year-old 2nd Grade teacher at USD 253's Riverside Elementa...
Jan 26, 2026
Road work on Highway 24 to shift soon for $64 million project
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials are warning local residents in Jefferson County of an impending road work project that will impact traffic on U.S. Highway 24 near Topeka. The...
Jan 26, 2026
Fort Riley reveals new unmanned aircraft unit
FORT RILEY (KSNT) - Fort Riley has a new tool in its arsenal. The Army post announced the activation of its new unmanned aircraft unit. "Foxtrot Company" will work to prevent helicopter pilots from fl...
Jan 26, 2026
