Category Archives: Local News
Shawnee County Poor Farm’s history shared at community event
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County North Community Center welcomed the public on Sunday, April 19, for a walking presentation highlighting the building's history, once known as the Shawnee County Poor...
Apr 20, 2026
Boxer John Cantrell supports Pet Assistance Network fundraiser
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Higher Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli opened its doors to the community for an afternoon of food and fun on Sunday, April 18, to raise money for the Pet Assistance Network of Topeka (PAN...
Apr 18, 2026
Topeka students make grand prom entrance in Wienermobile
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Seaman High School students celebrated prom on Saturday, April 18, but a small group of students arrived in a way few could top, inside one of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles. The...
Apr 18, 2026
Northeast Kansas schools plan to dismiss students early, cancel after-school activities Friday due to severe storm threat
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Some northeast Kansas school districts are canceling after-school activities and letting students out early Friday as the risk for severe weather increases. School officials in some Ka...
Apr 17, 2026
Truck rolls off Highway 75 near Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials report a crash is causing traffic to slow down Friday on U.S. 75 Highway. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is reporting through KanDrive a...
Apr 17, 2026
Paola, Osawatomie begin repairs from baseball-sized hail damage
PAOLA, Kan. -- A state of emergency has been declared in Miami County, Kansas as well as the cities of Paola and Osawatomie after large hail caused widespread damage early Wednesday evening. Several r...
Apr 17, 2026
New HVAC system installed at West Ridge Mall
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you've visited the West Ridge Mall recently, you might have noticed it's been a little warmer than usual. The chief maintenance officer, Kelly Foster, said that last month, AIM Stra...
Apr 16, 2026
Topeka woman dies after motorcycle crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police report one person is dead following a recent motorcycle crash last weekend. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced on April 16 that Ashley Porter, 37, of Topeka, is...
Apr 16, 2026
New police chief selected in Hiawatha
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Hiawatha has announced the selection of the city's new police chief this week. The City of Hiawatha announced on April 14 through a social media post that it has selected D...
Apr 16, 2026
Ottawa residents begin long recovery after tornado, severe storms
OTTAWA, Kan. -- Communities across Kansas are beginning the difficult process of recovery after a powerful tornado tore through the region Monday night, leaving behind a patchwork of destruction and r...
Apr 16, 2026
