Category Archives: Local News

‘Her loss is felt deeply’: Emporia community mourns loss of local teacher
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia Public Schools is expressing its sadness after one of its teachers was found dead last weekend. Rebecca Rauber, a 28-year-old 2nd Grade teacher at USD 253's Riverside Elementa...
Matthew Self Jan 26, 2026

Road work on Highway 24 to shift soon for $64 million project
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials are warning local residents in Jefferson County of an impending road work project that will impact traffic on U.S. Highway 24 near Topeka. The...
Matthew Self Jan 26, 2026

Fort Riley reveals new unmanned aircraft unit
FORT RILEY (KSNT) - Fort Riley has a new tool in its arsenal. The Army post announced the activation of its new unmanned aircraft unit. "Foxtrot Company" will work to prevent helicopter pilots from fl...
Isabella Cahill Jan 26, 2026

Topekans brace the cold to enjoy sledding
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Despite frigid temperatures, people across Topeka stepped outside to take advantage of the fresh snowfall. Adults and children alike gathered at the steep hill near the Menards on SW 1...
Mily Favella Jan 25, 2026

Snow cleanup efforts continue across Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Just because the snow stopped falling doesn't mean the work is over for plowing crews in Topeka. Throughout the weekend, city and state crews were out plowing and treating roads, allow...
Mily Favella Jan 25, 2026

Emporia police find missing woman dead
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The Emporia Police Department say a missing local woman has been found dead. Police found Rebecca Rauber 300 yards from the area she was last seen on video, south of the 700 block of ...
Donivan Bullins Jan 25, 2026

KDOT crews work around the clock as winter weather impacts Kansas roads
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Winter weather continues to impact travel across northeast Kansas, but ongoing efforts by the Kansas Department of Transportation are helping keep major roadways as safe as possible. K...
Mily Favella Jan 24, 2026

Snow moves through Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The snow hasn't stopped in northeast Kansas just yet. Snow fell all Saturday morning, leaving slick roads and reduced visibility as winter weather moved through northeast Kansas. Even ...
Grace Gaume Jan 24, 2026

Why Topeka police don’t want you to call 911 for minor crashes during winter storms
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka first responders are gearing up for a round of severe weather as a winter storm moves closer to the Capital City. Bitterly cold temperatures, several inches of snow and wind chi...
Matthew Self Jan 23, 2026

30 Topeka sewer employees displaced after illnesses
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka said it has shut down a building at its sewer treatment plant on Friday after several employees reportedly got sick. The City of Topeka announced in a press release ...
Matthew Self Jan 23, 2026


