Category Archives: Local News
Traffic set to change on Wanamaker Road in west Topeka until end of April
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Starting on Monday, construction is set to begin on Southwest Wanamaker Road and Westport Drive. According to Robert Bidwell of the City of Topeka in a release on March 25, northbound ...
Mar 25, 2026
Teen hospitalized after hitting deer in Coffey County: KHP
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State troopers say a teenager is seriously injured Wednesday after she attempted to serve around a deer on the road in Coffey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported the crash happe...
Mar 25, 2026
West Ridge Mall set to welcome new home décor store in old GAP space
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new home dcor store at West Ridge Mall is getting ready to open its doors to the public in early April. Home At Last is set to reopen inside West Ridge Mall on Thursday, April 2. The...
Mar 25, 2026
Health alert rescinded for Tuttle Creek Cove after diesel fuel spill: KDHE
Context: The above video initially aired on March 19, 2026. RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Kansas health officials have pulled back a health advisory for part of Tuttle Creek Reservoir following a recent diese...
Mar 25, 2026
National cheer and dance championships arrive in Topeka this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Multiple cheer and dance teams will be coming to Topeka to compete this weekend as part of their national championships. The Topeka Area Sports Commission (TASC), Baker University...
Mar 25, 2026
EasterFest changes locations for 2026 in Topeka, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) - EasterFest is going to look a little different in Topeka this year as it changes locations and adds new activities to take the place of its parade. Topeka's 11th annual EasterFest cele...
Mar 25, 2026
I-70 west speed limit will drop in Wabaunsee County for bridge project
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Kansas transportation authorities report I-70 traffic will need to slow down when heading west through Wabaunsee County due to a bridge project. Kate Craft with the Kans...
Mar 25, 2026
Firefighter injured while fighting diesel-fueled fire at Topeka Bible Church
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A firefighter suffered injuries following a fire in central Topeka Tuesday afternoon. Topeka Fire Department Division Chief Ty Forshee announced in a press release that fire crews were...
Mar 25, 2026
Topeka students exit high school for march to the Kansas Statehouse
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A large number of students at Topeka High School are leaving the building Tuesday afternoon for a school walkout. Students at Topeka High School are holding a walkout on March 24. The ...
Mar 24, 2026
New advisory groups rolled out in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City leaders met on Tuesday morning to chat about Topeka's 2027 budget, new advisory groups and other important topics. Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan kicked off the press conference on M...
Mar 24, 2026
