Category Archives: Local News
Upcoming event to learn about historic 1951 Topeka flood
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An event to learn about one of the deadliest natural events in Kansas history will take place at the Great Overland Station later this month. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation will b...
Jul 04, 2025
New Shawnee County roundabout partially opens to traffic on Friday
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Local road work crews will be partially opening a new roundabout north of Topeka this week. Shawnee County spokeswoman Amanda Monhollon said in a press release that phase one o...
Jul 03, 2025
Company lists buildings for sale after Shawnee County invests $1 million
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County has invested over $1 million into three properties, which are now for sale for $2.85 million in Topeka's Innovation District. Three buildings on Kansas Avenue that are o...
Jul 03, 2025
Kansas Supreme Court makes license plate visibility ruling
KANSAS (KSNT) - A man who was found guilty in Geary County on drug and interference with law enforcement charges had his case decision reversed after a Kansas Supreme Court ruling determined that obst...
Jul 03, 2025
Families displaced after Junction City apartment fire
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - An apartment fire in Junction City has displaced five families. On Wednesday, firefighters were called to an active fire that broke out in an apartment building in the 1500 bloc...
Jul 03, 2025
College Hill residents decorate their homes for July 4th competition
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka neighborhood is getting into the red, white and blue spirit in a big way. The College Hill Fourth of July parade kicks off this week, but it's not just the parade that's drawi...
Jul 02, 2025
Military officers representing 93 nations visit Kansas capital
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A group of military officers from 93 countries stopped by the Kansas capital to learn about American culture and state government on Wednesday for State Government Day. The military of...
Jul 02, 2025
USA BMX holding cancer fundraiser and race in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Heartland BMX will be holding an annual fundraiser, bike show and race to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society later this month. Heartland BMX will hold its Race For Life fundra...
Jul 02, 2025
Manhattan planning board approves Islamic center expansion request
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board has approved a request to replat two lots, allowing an Islamic religious center to expand. On Monday, the planning board approved a request f...
Jul 02, 2025
New Topeka truck stop put on hold, sent back to planning commission
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Following concerns from the community, a new truck stop in Topeka will have to pump the brakes. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, the governing body voted to send a request to r...
Jul 01, 2025
