TOPEKA (KSNT) – A recent graduate from Washburn University is leaving behind a parting gift honoring his fraternity that will be enjoyed by new members for years to come. Joseph Marr recently graduated from Washburn with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in actuarial science with a minor in business. He spent his years on campus with…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) — A Topeka man, who turned his love of poetry into hip-hop, has new music on the way. J’Quory Guest held a release party for his debut EP Friday at the Lois Curtis Center. J’Quory is a youth advocate who uses his music to create emotional safety for young people. Friends and family…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Evergy Plaza was filled with people, music and competition on Saturday, May 24. The highly anticipated Fight Night 2.0 brought boxers to Downtown Topeka. From knockouts to TKO’s Evergy Plaza was the place to be. With 12 different fights, including Topeka and KSNT’s very own John “The Iron Man” Cantrell as the…… MORE
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – A Florida man is dead after crashing in Geary County over the Memorial Day weekend. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reports the crash happened just before 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 25 near U.S. 77 and Old Milford Road. A Ford Fusion was traveling north on U.S. 77 “at a high…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Lodging Association is sounding the alarm on tourism in the capital city. They say a big part of that is due to Hotel Topeka and the closure of Heartland Park Racetrack. Topeka’s tourism taxes is $50,000 off track for 2025, 15% less than expected. They say most of the shortfall…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Dinosaurs come to life in the Topeka Zoo’s latest exhibit. People lined up outside the zoo Friday to see the debut of the “Dinosaurs Alive” exhibit. There are 15 different types of dinosaurs scattered around the zoo. Kids participated in a dinosaur egg hunt for prizes. The zoo says the immersive experience…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Heading into summer, the City of Topeka is making preparations for a community favorite event of the season: National Night Out. With the city now responsible for hosting the main National Night Out event later this year, it hopes more people can help make it a community-wide success. Neighbors within each Topeka…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local Topeka shop owner is raising awareness about the hazards associated with improperly disposing of vapes. Eric Kueser, owner of two CBD American Shaman locations in Topeka, is spreading the word about how to get rid of personal vaping devices responsibly. He is partnering up with Shawnee County Solid Waste to…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State health officials say a local lake is free of harmful algae ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported on Friday, May 23 that Lake Shawnee is clear of blue-green algae. This means the lake is safe for people to enjoy without having to…… MORE
ROOKS COUNTY (KSNT) – Wildlife officials are giving a rare bird space after it decided to make a nest at a Kansas state park. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has closed part of the swimming beach area at Webster State Park this week in Rooks County after spotting a nesting piping plover.…… MORE
