Category Archives: Local News
New York driver killed in crash on I-70 in Saline County
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - A 27-year-old truck driver from New York was killed Wednesday night in a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 70 in Saline County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the ...
Jun 26, 2025
Topeka man recalls ‘poop cruise’ experience after Netflix publishes documentary
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka man is reliving the past as Netflix comes out with a new documentary on an infamous cruise experience from more than a decade ago. Topeka resident Brett Klausman was one of th...
Jun 26, 2025
Tariffs impact Kansas firework prices
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firework stands across Kansas are feeling the impact of tariffs on goods from China, where most of their products are made. Some stand owners say they had to order inventory months ear...
Jun 25, 2025
Shawnee County gathering public input about road safety
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As Shawnee County grows and changes, its Public Works department is always working to improve the safety of local roads. On Wednesday, the county held a public open house to hear first...
Jun 25, 2025
Topeka church to host summer fireworks extravaganza this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The sky above Capital City is set to light up this weekend when a local church hosts its annual fireworks extravaganza. The event will take place on Saturday, June 28 at Fellowshi...
Jun 24, 2025
Kansas attorney general asks for federal investigations into four public schools over ‘social transitioning’ practices
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct number for USD 233 Olathe Public Schools. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is asking for federal investigations i...
Jun 24, 2025
Salvation Army, Evergy to give away 345 fans in Topeka on Wednesday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two organizations are helping distribute fans for free to Topeka locals this week to help them stay cool during the worst of the summer heat. The Salvation Army and Evergy are teaming ...
Jun 24, 2025
Golden lion tamarin babies born in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local zoo is welcoming in two tiny babies this month born in the Capital City. The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center announced in a press release on June 24 that two golden lion t...
Jun 24, 2025
Parking in downtown Topeka is about to get more expensive
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans visiting downtown may notice some changes next time they visit the area. The City of Topeka announced on June 24 that several changes were made to parking rates in the downtow...
Jun 24, 2025
Hot pool tournament in Topeka leaves players frustrated
TOPEKA (KSNT) - People who attended a recent pool tournament in Topeka are looking for answers after an air conditioning (A/C) outage left them sweating for hours last weekend. Hundreds were frustrate...
Jun 24, 2025
