TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s fire chief is due to retire after spending 30 years in service to the community. The City of Topeka announced in a press release on July 11 that Fire Chief Randy Phillips will have his final day on Dec. 22, 2025. Phillips has worked in a variety of roles over his…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some locals will have an exclusive opportunity to tour a historic Topeka landmark this month. The Shawnee County Historical Society announced on social media that it will be leading a tour of the old Menninger clock tower that overlooks Topeka. Attendees will be taken into the tower at 3 p.m. on Sunday,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans may be noticing some colorful storm drains around the Capital City this year. But who’s responsible for the art? The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center is hitting the streets this summer and painting manhole covers to help raise awareness for our local waterways. The City of Topeka alone receives around one…… MORE
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) – Numerous residents living in northeast Kansas were without power Friday morning. Evergy reported on its website that more than 2,000 of its customers living in Osage, Franklin and Miami Counties were experiencing a power outage on July 11. The outage began just before 9 a.m. Gina Penzig with Evergy told 27…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – An 11-year-old first-generation racer with aspirations of a career in NASCAR is taking the next step by joining a pro truck racing division. Now, the Topeka native is shifting gears to the next level, joining KHR’s Pro Truck program and preparing for national competition. Taegan Knowland has built a strong resume in…… MORE
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) – Numerous residents living in northeast Kansas are without power Friday morning. Evergy reports on its website that more than 2,000 of its customers living in Osage, Franklin and Miami Counties are experiencing a power outage on July 11. The outage began just before 9 a.m. and is slated to be repaired…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – More Kansas sheriff’s offices are entering into partnerships with federal immigration enforcement as a major celebration of Hispanic heritage approaches in Topeka. The Capital City is preparing for the upcoming annual Fiesta Topeka that runs from July 15-19. However, some locals are worried about possible action from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – City leaders are set to discuss a rezoning proposal next week that could pave the way for transforming some local farmland into space for new duplexes. The Topeka City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, July 15 and take action on a new ordinance that would, if approved, allow for the…… MORE
BUTLER COUNTY (KSNT) – A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured after striking a deer and losing control of her vehicle in Butler County on Thursday. At 2:20 a.m., the 30-year-old woman was driving north on I-35 when she hit a deer. The woman lost control of the vehicle, hitting a median barrier before coming to…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) — New data from the Topeka Police Department (TPD) shows 2025 is on track to see less crime than previous years. TPD posted on Facebook Thursday it’s seeing a 10% decrease in overall crime at this point in the year compared to last year, according to newly-released statistics. The numbers also reflect a…… MORE
