Category Archives: Local News

Topeka man hospitalized after semi truck hits him on I-70 in Geary County
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers report a Topeka man is hospitalized after a semi truck hit him on I-70 in Geary County early Sunday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the incident occurre...
Matthew Self Mar 30, 2026

Deputies: Missing Kansas man located deceased after welfare check
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - A missing Kansas man was located deceased Saturday evening. Around 6:15 p.m., Chase County deputies and emergency medical services were called to the Dollar General in Cottonwoo...
Carina Branson Mar 30, 2026

‘No Kings 3.0’ protest draws thousands to Topeka Capitol
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Thousands gathered at the Kansas Statehouse Saturday as part of the nationwide "No Kings 3.0" protest, joining what organizers estimate are millions of participants speaking out agains...
Mily Favella Mar 28, 2026

The Discovery Center hosts Big Dig event
TOPEKA (KSNT)- In the Capital City, kids got hands-on experience with construction equipment at the Discovery Center. "The Big Dig" event featured Fit Excavating equipment and staff. Kids were able...
Isabella Cahill Mar 28, 2026

Topekans gather in NOTO for an early Easter celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans hit the streets of Noto for the 11th annual Easter fest. Kids were able to take photos with the Easter bunny, hunt for easter eggs, and play in bounce houses. This year, there...
Isabella Cahill Mar 28, 2026

Documentary aims to educate about Topeka Bottoms’ erased history
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - A powerful new documentary, "Reclaiming Home: Remembering the Topeka Bottoms," is shining a light on a once-thriving Topeka community that was erased decades ago. After four years in...
Mily Favella Mar 27, 2026

Fiesta Topeka creates a phone app for 93rd annual celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A Topeka tradition has announced its 93rd year of celebrating Hispanic culture and community with northeast Kansas. The Fiesta Topeka began in 1933 as a way to celebrate and share their...
Isabella Cahill Mar 27, 2026

Highway 24 crash reported in Pottawatomie County
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) - First responders were at the scene of a crash on Highway 24 in Pottawatomie County Friday afternoon. Medical personnel and law enforcement were at the scene of a crash at ...
Matthew Self Mar 27, 2026

Stormont Vail Health adds new imaging technology to improve medical procedures
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Stormont Vail Health announced on Friday that one of its departments is adding new technology to help its staff see multiple blood vessels from two angles during medical procedures. Ta...
Isaiah Mallari Mar 27, 2026

Expect 15-minute delays when driving on Highway 40 section near Topeka
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Topeka area drivers can expect to be slowed down while using Highway 40 starting next week due to a mill and overlay project. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transport...
Matthew Self Mar 27, 2026


