Category Archives: Local News
Shawnee County gathering public input about road safety
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As Shawnee County grows and changes, its Public Works department is always working to improve the safety of local roads. On Wednesday, the county held a public open house to hear first...
Jun 25, 2025
Topeka church to host summer fireworks extravaganza this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The sky above Capital City is set to light up this weekend when a local church hosts its annual fireworks extravaganza. The event will take place on Saturday, June 28 at Fellowshi...
Jun 24, 2025
Kansas attorney general asks for federal investigations into four public schools over ‘social transitioning’ practices
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct number for USD 233 Olathe Public Schools. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is asking for federal investigations i...
Jun 24, 2025
Salvation Army, Evergy to give away 345 fans in Topeka on Wednesday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two organizations are helping distribute fans for free to Topeka locals this week to help them stay cool during the worst of the summer heat. The Salvation Army and Evergy are teaming ...
Jun 24, 2025
Golden lion tamarin babies born in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local zoo is welcoming in two tiny babies this month born in the Capital City. The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center announced in a press release on June 24 that two golden lion t...
Jun 24, 2025
Parking in downtown Topeka is about to get more expensive
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans visiting downtown may notice some changes next time they visit the area. The City of Topeka announced on June 24 that several changes were made to parking rates in the downtow...
Jun 24, 2025
Hot pool tournament in Topeka leaves players frustrated
TOPEKA (KSNT) - People who attended a recent pool tournament in Topeka are looking for answers after an air conditioning (A/C) outage left them sweating for hours last weekend. Hundreds were frustrate...
Jun 24, 2025
Kids learn how to keep water clean at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local library is teaching kids how to keep the oceans clean. The City of Topeka's Water Department visited the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library on Monday, June 23 to talk a...
Jun 24, 2025
‘I think it’s a very bad move’: Topeka residents, business owners resist plan for new fueling station
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka residents and business owners are arguing against plans to install a big truck stop near a local park as city leaders push forward with the idea. Topeka city leaders are discuss...
Jun 24, 2025
One person hospitalized in Southwest Topeka crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police report one person is seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash in southwest Topeka on Monday. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) reported in a press release that officers ...
Jun 23, 2025
