Category Archives: Local News
Firefighters douse fire in Topeka’s Oakland neighborhood
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firefighters in Topeka doused a burning garage on Tuesday that may have been caused by arson. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka said the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) was called aroun...
Matthew Self Jul 08, 2025
Fort Riley axes iconic mounted color guard unit
FORT RILEY (KSNT) - A special mounted unit established more than 30 years ago in Fort Riley is being cut amid budget changes this year. Guster Cunningham III with the 1st Infantry Division at the Fort...
Matthew Self Jul 08, 2025
Topeka Cat Café helps 440 cats find forever homes
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Cat Caf is capping off its first year in business with special giveaways this summer as it celebrates helping more than 400 local felines find new homes. Toni Fowler and Apr...
Matthew Self Jul 08, 2025
What to know for Fiesta Topeka 2025
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's largest annual celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage is just around the corner. Fiesta Topeka will be in the Capital City from July 15-19 and will bring with it plenty ...
Matthew Self Jul 08, 2025
KHP releases Independence Day activity report
KANSAS (KSNT) - The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) published its 2025 Independence Day Holiday Activity report detailing enforcement data over the holiday weekend. The reporting period ran from 6 p.m. on...
Colter Robinson Jul 08, 2025
Affordable housing to come to Southeast Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local non-profit is getting some help to begin the next step in building and bringing affordable housing to the community. With new tax credits, SENT Topeka unlocked a $46 mill...
Savannah Meier Jul 08, 2025
Delays, lane closures expected for several Shawnee County roads
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Some Shawnee County roads will have temporary lane closures and minor delays while crews conduct road work. Shawnee County will be doing chip sealing work on five county roads ...
Colter Robinson Jul 08, 2025
Driver clocked at 107 mph on the Kansas Turnpike, gets big ticket
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A state trooper pulled over a driver on the Kansas Turnpike recently for going more than 100 mph and dished out a large fine for the violation. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) ...
Matthew Self Jul 07, 2025
New gas station, convenience store may be coming to east Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials are set to look at a rezoning proposal that would set the stage for a new convenience store and gas station in east Topeka. The Topeka City Council is set to meet on Jul...
Matthew Self Jul 07, 2025
Unemployment rate nearly doubles in Emporia after closure of Tyson food plant
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The City of Emporia is still feeling the aftereffects of a major plant closure as local workers look for new jobs. The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) recently issued its May 2025 l...
Matthew Self Jul 07, 2025