Category Archives: Local News
Shoppers rush to stock up ahead of winter storm in northeast Kansas
EMPORIA (KSNT) - As a winter storm approaches, people across the area are making last-minute trips to the store to stock up on essentials. Some retailers are already seeing a major spike in demand. A ...
Jan 23, 2026
Emergency prescription refills available for TRICARE beneficiaries in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal officials say that beneficiaries of a health care program for members of the military in Kansas can get emergency prescription refills for the next several days due to a winter...
Jan 23, 2026
Topeka snow plow crews ready to clear roads during winter storm
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is ready to face an oncoming winter snow storm and is taking lessons learned from the last winter weather emergency to heart. Jason Tryon, interim director of public...
Jan 23, 2026
What are the Link Innovation Labs opening in downtown Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new innovation center is getting ready to open its doors in downtown Topeka. Signage went up earlier this week at the Link Innovation Labs in Topeka ahead of its big grand opening ce...
Jan 23, 2026
Emporia State unveils new Nursing and Student Wellness Building
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia State University is celebrating the opening of a brand-new Nursing and Student Wellness Building, marking a significant investment in health care education and student support...
Jan 23, 2026
One dead in Thursday night Topeka crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police say one person is dead following an injury crash in Topeka on Thursday night. The Topeka Police Department reports the crash occurred around 9:05 p.m. on Jan. 22 in the 500 bloc...
Jan 22, 2026
Former professor awarded nearly $6 million in religious discrimination lawsuit against Emporia State University
EMPORIA (KSNT) - A jury has sided with a Kansas professor in a religious discrimination lawsuit against Emporia State University, awarding him nearly $6 million in damages. In 2022, Dusti Howell filed...
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas drivers urged to be cautious as winter storm approaches
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Cold temperatures and snowfall are on the way, which could make driving dangerous this coming weekend. A Topeka driving expert said the easiest way to stay safe is to stay home. But if...
Jan 22, 2026
Reser’s Fine Foods working on 90,000 square-foot expansion project in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A major food production plant in Topeka is eyeing a potential expansion that could add significantly to its presence in the Capital City. Shawnee County commissioners met on the mornin...
Jan 22, 2026
Topeka carousel at Gage Park to close this summer for restoration
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County is set to temporarily close its historic carousel at Gage Park this summer for renovations. County leaders hope the improvements they have planned will be worth the wait...
Jan 22, 2026
