Category Archives: Local News
Topeka firefighters work to douse house fire Thursday morning
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Fire crews are at the scene of a house fire in east Topeka on Thursday. Topeka firefighters are responding to a house fire in the area of the 200 block of Southeast Klein Street on Jan...
Jan 29, 2026
Students camp out days early for Kansas vs. BYU matchup
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- It's a showdown of ranked teams, but catching the most attention: A showdown between the consensus top two picks in the 2026 NBA Draft at Allen Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Certain...
Jan 29, 2026
Riley County PD address community’s concerns regarding ICE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) hosted a 'town hall' on Jan. 28 to address concerns in it's community. RCPD Director Brian Peete discussed topics varying from public safet...
Jan 28, 2026
Kansas Senate to honor Charlie Kirk every year
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Senate has adopted a new resolution honoring late political activist Charlie Kirk, following debate that revealed sharp divisions between lawmakers from both parties. The re...
Jan 28, 2026
Topeka Dillons bakes ‘Kansas Day’ cake
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local bakery is hard at work to help the state celebrate its birthday. The Topeka Dillons at 5311 SW 22nd is making the cake for tomorrow's celebration at the Kansas Statehouse for K...
Jan 28, 2026
Osage County deputies injured in shooting return to active duty
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - Three local deputies injured in a Carbondale shootout last year are officially back on duty this week. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells announced on Jan. 28 that three deputies i...
Jan 28, 2026
VIDEO: Raccoon breaks into NE Kansas liquor store
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A sneaky raccoon caused a ruckus at a local liquor store after he fell through its ceiling. A raccoon rudely broke into Carbondale Liquor at 417 South Topeka Ave. in Carbondale recentl...
Jan 28, 2026
Topeka preschoolers check out Kansas reptiles ahead of state’s birthday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local preschool celebrated Kansas Day early at the Flint Hills Discovery Center on Tuesday. The FHDC Education Team brought in the state reptile, the ornate box turtle, as well as a ...
Jan 27, 2026
Highland Park High School students celebrated at mid-year graduation ceremony
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It was a big day for some Highland Park High School students on Tuesday. Twenty-three students graduated in the mid-year ceremony held on Jan. 27. These students completed all the...
Jan 27, 2026
Why didn’t the city clear all streets in Topeka after the Saturday snow storm?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka City Manager Robert Perez talked about the city's reasoning with clearing local streets following a recent winter snow storm. Perez discussed the city's snow removal efforts dur...
Jan 27, 2026
