Category Archives: Local News
Lane closures on U.S. 50 near Emporia
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Eastbound lanes on U.S. 50 near Emporia will close in the late-morning of Sept. 6. The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) announced in a press release on Sept. 5 the closures are me...
Sep 05, 2025
Capper Foundation launches new storytelling series for kids in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Capper Foundation is partnering with the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library to launch a new storytelling series for children. The Capper Foundation will launch Preschool St...
Sep 05, 2025
‘Report any suspected cases’: KDHE posts alert on flesh-eating screwworm parasites
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas health officials say they are creating response plans in the event a flesh-eating parasite makes its way into the Sunflower State. The Kansas Department of Health and Environmen...
Sep 05, 2025
Lawrence wins ‘Best Tasting Tap Water’ in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The City of Lawrence announced Friday that its Clinton Water Treatment Plant has been awarded "Best Tasting Tap Water" in Kansas. Lawrence was chosen as the winner at the Kansas Sec...
Sep 05, 2025
Renaissance science, magic, medicine exhibit at ESU
EMPORIA (KSNT) - A traveling exhibit is being held at the William Allen White Library, presenting the Renaissance science, magic and medicine in the world of "Harry Potter." The exhibit is being held ...
Sep 05, 2025
Recap of Thursday’s Topeka mayoral debate
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The debate between Topeka's two mayoral candidates, Spencer Duncan and Henry McClure, was held Thursday evening. McClure and Duncan answered questions from the public tonight over topi...
Sep 05, 2025
It’s pawpaw season in Kansas! Here’s what to know
KANSAS (KSNT) - Pawpaws are the largest indigenous fruit in Kansas, and the season for them peaks in September. Despite being the largest fruit native to the U.S., many people don't know much about pa...
Sep 04, 2025
Topeka company set to build new facility in Manhattan, create 25 new jobs
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A Topeka-area electric company is expanding to Manhattan this year with the construction of a new facility that will bring additional jobs to the region. Torgeson Electric Company, ...
Sep 04, 2025
What to expect at Huff ‘n Puff 2025 in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka tradition 50-years strong is back for 2025 with some new activities for kids. Numerous hot air balloon pilots are set to visit Topeka for the 50th annual Huff 'n Puff event at...
Sep 04, 2025
Washburn Tech renaming campus after large donation
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn Tech will be renaming its southwest Topeka campus following a substantial donation that was made in the fall of 2024. The southwest campus will be renamed the Washburn Tech Br...
Sep 04, 2025
