Category Archives: Local News
Topeka Zoo paving way for new exhibit with community involvement
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo announced they're selling bricks to line the trails of the Tiger Trails and Den Academy. This new exhibit broke ground back in July, and it's set to open in J...
Sep 08, 2025
Pair sentenced for involvement in killing of 22-year-old Topeka man in 2024
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local judge sentenced two people Monday who admitted to their roles in the killing of a 22-year-old Topeka man in 2024. A Shawnee County judge sentenced 26-year-old Lolita L. Bradfor...
Sep 08, 2025
Missing man from Jefferson County found in Oklahoma
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local sheriff's office said a man who went missing near the start of September has been found in Oklahoma. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said in a press release on Sept. 8 th...
Sep 08, 2025
$65,000,000 bond vote looms over USD 450 homeowners
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Homeowners in Shawnee Heights may see a bump to their property taxes in the coming days as a $65,000,000 bond decision draws closer. Residents in USD 450 are on a path to make ...
Sep 08, 2025
Topeka Boulevard section closed due to water-line break
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County work crews are trying to fix a water-line break that has closed part of north Topeka Boulevard. Shawnee County spokeswoman Amanda Monhollon said in a press release on Se...
Sep 08, 2025
Girls check out planes during aviation day event at Topeka’s Combat Air Museum
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local Girl Scouts headed to the Combat Air Museum south of Topeka to learn more about women's empowerment in aviation last weekend. Girl Scouts spent this year's Girls in Aviation Day ...
Sep 08, 2025
Manhattan kids attend 2025 Shoes For Hope
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Little Apple community came together in Manhattan last weekend for the third annual Shoes For Hope event. The Flint Hills Volunteer Center hosted the event which honors 9/11 Nat...
Sep 08, 2025
Juveniles found screaming, critically burned in Kansas fuel explosion
CONCORDIA (KSNT) - Police say two juveniles are being treated for extreme burn injuries this week after a fuel source exploded while they were pouring it onto a bonfire. Chief Brent Gering with the Co...
Sep 08, 2025
Weekend crash involving two vehicles on K-177 highway
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - Deputies in Geary County worked a multiple-vehicle injury crash over the weekend. Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on K-177 Highway involving a Toyota Camry and a Subaru...
Sep 08, 2025
Topeka drivers advised of U.S. 24/U.S. 75 ramp closure
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Transportation will be closing a U.S. 24/U.S. 75 ramp starting on Monday. Starting on Sept. 8, the eastbound U.S. 24 exit ramp to northbound U.S. 75 in Topeka ...
Sep 08, 2025
