Category Archives: Local News
ESU and WU hold food drives ahead of the ‘Turnpike Tussle’
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn's food drive, "Can Emporia," is a friendly competition before the Turnpike Tussle against the Hornets. Both schools collect food and non-perishable items, starting on Septembe...
Nov 03, 2025
Early voting numbers for the KS General Election
TOPEKA (KSNT) - According to the Shawnee County election office, as of 5 p.m. Nov 3rd , 2,481 people voted in advance of the election, and 1,736 mail ballots were returned. People across the state are...
Nov 03, 2025
Topeka Zoo holds Veterans Day festivities to honor servicemembers
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kay McFarland Trust kicked off its first annual Veterans Appreciation event on Monday as Veterans Day approaches. Veterans from all branches gathered over lunch on Nov. 3 at the To...
Nov 03, 2025
Topeka city leaders poised to eliminate ‘readiness to serve’ utility charge
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka city leaders are scheduled to discuss a change to the controversial "readiness to serve" utility charge at an upcoming meeting. The Topeka City Council is set to meet on Nov. 12...
Nov 03, 2025
Shawnee County Courthouse unveils self-help center
TOPEKA (KSNT) - There's a new way to navigate the justice system in Shawnee County. On Oct 3rd, a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiled the self-help center in the Shawnee County Courthouse. It has five co...
Nov 03, 2025
Costco coming to Lawrence, plan under review
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The city of Lawrence has confirmed that Costco is planning to open a new store in the area. "We can confirm a site plan has been submitted and is currently in review," a spokesperso...
Nov 03, 2025
Worlds of Fun roller coaster temporarily shut down after lap belts fail inspection: ‘Sheer panic’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) - A popular roller coaster at the Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri, reopened last week after it was temporary shut down to address an issue with its lap be...
Nov 03, 2025
Couple ties the knot on Halloween in Rossville
ROSSVILLE (KSNT) - Friday wasn't just Halloween. Krystal and Brandon Carr got married on their favorite holiday. The Rossville couple was surprised when a special family member showed up. Krystal's br...
Nov 03, 2025
Rollover crash causing traffic disruptions in north Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A two-vehicle crash is causing traffic disruptions in north Topeka. Around 6:45 a.m. on Monday, the Topeka Police Department (TPD) was called to the intersection of Northwest Topeka Bo...
Nov 03, 2025
Local grocery store collecting donations for Topeka’s Ronald McDonald House
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Help fill the Ronald McDonald House this holiday season right here in Topeka. Seabrook Apple Market is collecting donations on behalf of the charity. The Ronald McDonald House ope...
Nov 02, 2025
