Category Archives: Local News

Clay Co. Sheriff asking for info into suspicious fires

Clay Co. Sheriff asking for info into suspicious fires

CLAY COUNTY (KSNT) – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information about multiple suspicious wildfires. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division shared an update regarding a series of wildfires that have happened in the southeastern half of the county. The division shared that it responded to two more suspicious fires around 9:45…MORE

55-year-old seriously injured in Brown Co. motorcycle crash

55-year-old seriously injured in Brown Co. motorcycle crash

BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – On Saturday, a 55-year-old man from Sabetha was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash northeast of Morrill. Around 7:30 p.m., the 55-year-old was driving a 2017 Harley Davidson west on 300th Road when he hit a road sign and rode into a ditch before the motorcycle came to rest on its…MORE

Washburn fans sendoff basketball team to Elite Eight

Washburn fans sendoff basketball team to Elite Eight

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Saturday, March 22, was an exciting day at Washburn, as community members came out to show their support for the men’s basketball team and send them off to the Elite Eight in Indiana. It’s been over two decades since the Ichabod’s have gone to the Elite Eight. To celebrate this milestone, fans…MORE

Washburn fans sendoff basketball team to elite eight

Washburn fans sendoff basketball team to elite eight

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Saturday, March 22, was an exciting day at Washburn, as community members came out to show their support for the men’s basketball team and send them off to the elite eight in Indiana. It’s been over two decades since the Ichabod’s have gone to the Elite Eight. To celebrate this milestone, fans…MORE

Horse jumping show attracts riders from all over Kansas

Horse jumping show attracts riders from all over Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The KJHA horse show circuit is underway this weekend, with all age ranges competing for prizes. Riders from all over Kansas and Missouri came out to Topeka this weekend to compete in the show. The show features several different classes and riders are judged on their performance, their horse’s performance, and their…MORE

‘I will make a full recovery’: Scott Schwab announces cancer diagnosis

‘I will make a full recovery’: Scott Schwab announces cancer diagnosis

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab issued a statement Friday stating he will be undergoing treatment soon for cancer in one of his lungs. Schwab made the announcement on social media on March 21 stating he has an upcoming appointment to treat a cancerous nodule inside one of his lungs. He said…MORE

Jury finds man guilty of killing Topeka 17-year-old in 2023

Jury finds man guilty of killing Topeka 17-year-old in 2023

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man accused of shooting and killing a 17-year-old in Topeka in 2023 was found guilty Friday. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said in a press release on March 21 that Joshua M. Mitchiner was found guilty during a jury trial. This comes after he was accused of killing Victor N.…MORE

Topeka pregnancy care center says it will not renew its license

Topeka pregnancy care center says it will not renew its license

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local pregnancy care center in Topeka has announced it will be changing the services it offers in the near future after accepting a settlement offer from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Immanuel Birth Co. announced on social media on Friday, March 21 that it has accepted an offer…MORE

Topeka Boulevard intersection partially reopens after months of road work

Topeka Boulevard intersection partially reopens after months of road work

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local authorities say an intersection on Topeka Boulevard that has been closed since last year is open once more, with some limitations still in place. Robert Bidwell with the City of Topeka said in a press release on Friday, March 21 that Topekans can start using the intersection of Southwest 21st Street…MORE

The Kansas House and Senate both agree on these budget cuts

The Kansas House and Senate both agree on these budget cuts

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas lawmakers are budgeting for 2026 and 2027; both the Senate and House are agreeing to make cuts to various state programs. The Senate Committee on Ways & Means gave approval to amended appropriations for Senate Substitute for Substitute House Bill 2007 on Thursday, March 20. While the Senate and House both…MORE