Category Archives: Local News

KANSAS (KSNT) - Pawpaws are the largest indigenous fruit in Kansas, and the season for them peaks in September. Despite being the largest fruit native to the U.S., many people don't know much about pa...

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A Topeka-area electric company is expanding to Manhattan this year with the construction of a new facility that will bring additional jobs to the region. Torgeson Electric Company, ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka tradition 50-years strong is back for 2025 with some new activities for kids. Numerous hot air balloon pilots are set to visit Topeka for the 50th annual Huff 'n Puff event at...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn Tech will be renaming its southwest Topeka campus following a substantial donation that was made in the fall of 2024. The southwest campus will be renamed the Washburn Tech Br...

KANSAS (KSNT) - The State of Kansas collected more in taxes than anticipated in August. Kansas collected $692.3 million or $26.2 million for 3.9% more than estimated, according to a press release from...

KANSAS (KSNT) - Layoffs surged nearly 40 percent last month, with employers eliminating 85,979 positions - Kansas, on the other hand, saw a modest increase in job cuts. The analysis, release...

OZAWKIE (KSNT) - On Wednesday, a search effort was spearheaded in an attempt to find a missing man named Patrick Crim. Jefferson County shared an update on the efforts. According to Jefferson County E...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A 2000s rock band is set to perform live at a local bar just south of Topeka later this week. Jessie's Bar will host the rock band Trapt for a show at its outdoor stage at 8 p.m. on Fr...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A federal judge determined the City of Topeka did not discriminate against a former Topeka firefighter. Brentley Dorsey was not selected for promotion because he scored lowest amongst ...

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Junction City Police Department is unveiling a new mural highlighting the cultural history of the city's Ninth Street District. Painted by local artist Cierra Marrero, the n...