Category Archives: Local News
Topeka’s Best: Rachel Holthaus, ‘The Hope Dealer’
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Rachel Holthaus, better known as 'The Hope Dealer,' went through an event that changed her life, but instead of dwelling on the negatives, she turned it into something beautiful. "I wa...
Jul 24, 2025
USD 253 expects to lose more than $380,000 in federal funds
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia Public Schools reports it is expecting to lose more than $380,000 in federal funding after the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced it would withhold $7 billion. USD 25...
Jul 24, 2025
$8 million Topeka Boulevard road work project starts soon, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka residents may need to rethink their daily drives as workers get ready to start a major construction project in the heart of the city. The City of Topeka reports that Topeka Boul...
Jul 24, 2025
New 90,000-square-foot entertainment venue coming to Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - A new entertainment venue is coming to Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Children's Mercy Park is working with sports architecture firm Populous on a project that will ...
Jul 24, 2025
‘We’re incredibly excited’: Playground overhaul marks start of new chapter at Gage Park
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka families will soon be able to enjoy brand-new playground equipment and options to have fun together at a popular local park. Ashley Gilfillan with Shawnee County Parks and Recre...
Jul 23, 2025
Person seriously injured in car vs. bike crash
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports that a person was seriously injured in a car vs. bike crash on Monday. The DCSO reported that the crash happened in between Lawrence and E...
Jul 23, 2025
Ichabods enjoying on campus fun at the third annual Summer Block Party
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It may be a few more weeks before school starts up again, but the Washburn Ichabods are already making their way back on the campus for a little fun. Washburn University hos...
Jul 22, 2025
City of Topeka to host school supply event for income-qualified families
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka's Office on Inclusive Communities (OIC) is hosting a back-to-school supply event next month to help local families as they prepare for the coming school year. The Ci...
Jul 22, 2025
Topeka City Council makes changes to animal ordinances, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police are notifying Topeka pet owners of some changes the Topeka City Council made recently for cruelty to animals and dangerous dog ordinances. The Topeka City Council voted on July ...
Jul 22, 2025
Kansas DCF announces new $100m child welfare system
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced that it has awarded contracts for a new Child Welfare Information System that is expected to cost $100 million. DCF has ...
Jul 22, 2025
