Category Archives: Local News

K-State Day of Giving aims to support students across campus
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Students, alumni and Kansas State Wildcat fans are coming together for K-State Day of Giving on April 8, a 24-hour fundraising event focused on supporting programs across the universit...
Lexy Urban Apr 08, 2026

Free document shredding event at West Ridge Mall this Saturday, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka-area bank is holding a free document shredding event at a local shopping center this weekend. Capitol Federal is partnering up with West Ridge Mall to hold the "Shred with Cap...
Matthew Self Apr 08, 2026

Is the Southwest Fairlawn Road project in Topeka almost done?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A city official is giving an update this week on the ongoing Southwest Fairlawn Road construction project that started in the fall of last year. We got in touch with Amanda Knowland, i...
Matthew Self Apr 08, 2026

Lawrence police mourn loss of officer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Lawrence police officer who served multiple departments in the city dating back to 2021 passed away in an off-duty death. Lawrence police say Officer Zachary Garcia-Kerns died on...
Andrew Lynch Apr 08, 2026

Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office brings back youth academy for local students
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is inviting local students to learn, grow and have fun through its annual Youth Academy, scheduled for the first two weeks of June 2026. She...
Emily Jardon Apr 08, 2026

Missing Topeka man found dead
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police report a missing older man involved in a recent silver alert has been found dead. Lieutenant John Trimble with the Topeka Police Department said a silver alert was a...
Matthew Self Apr 08, 2026

Topeka Presbyterian Manor kicks off ‘Art is Ageless’ show
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local older adults are showing off their artistic talent in the Capital City. The Topeka Presbyterian Manor started its annual Art is Ageless show on Monday, April 6. All of the artist...
Matthew Self Apr 07, 2026

Shawnee County bridge to close for several months
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A local bridge will be closed for several months this year while Shawnee County road crews work to replace it. Amanda Monhollon, public information officer for Shawnee County, ...
Matthew Self Apr 06, 2026

Dillons offers 10% discount for some customers Wednesday, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A regional grocery store is set to hold a special discount day for older adults at its locations all across Kansas later this week. Sheila Regehr, head of communications and public aff...
Matthew Self Apr 06, 2026

Woodshed Market in Topeka hosts Easter celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans spent Sunday shopping local and celebrating Easter at the Woodshed Market in north Topeka. The market hosted its second annual egg hunt, featuring prizes for both kids and adu...
Donivan Bullins Apr 06, 2026


