Category Archives: Local News
Kansas chiropractor stranded in Jamaica with Hurricane Melissa looming
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - A Kansan in Jamaica was stuck on the island Monday, as all airports have closed due to Hurricane Melissa. Jarrett Cullens, a chiropractor in Hutchinson and Wichita, is awaiting ...
Oct 28, 2025
Topeka elementary schools set up ‘haunted gyms’ for students
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The countdown to Halloween is on, and one school district is taking advantage of the situation. Topeka elementary schools are celebrating the fall season with "haunted gyms....
Oct 28, 2025
Topeka hospital patients may pay more soon if negotiations fail
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Patients of a Topeka hospital face uncertainty as contract negotiations with a big insurance provider stall while an important deadline looms ahead. Insurance provider Blue Cross and B...
Oct 28, 2025
$27 million I-70 highway interchange project nears start date in central Kansas
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Frequent crashes and traffic congestion problems is prompting Kansas transportation officials to make some big improvements to an I-70 interchange near Junction City. The Kansas...
Oct 28, 2025
Vehicle crashes into Topeka grocery store
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police were called Monday night to a local grocery store after a vehicle reportedly hit the front of the building. Kimberly Qualls with the City of Topeka said first responders were no...
Oct 28, 2025
Kobach claims victory in transgender definition fight
Context: video aired March 14, 2024. KANSAS (KSNT) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced on Tuesday that Kansas has won a court case regarding the redefinition of "sex" under the Affordable ...
Oct 28, 2025
‘We need to take care of ourselves’: Topeka city leaders, United Way taking action amid SNAP fallout
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's city manager and mayor met for a live press conference Tuesday morning to talk about the latest city issues and answer questions from reporters. City Manager Robert Perez and ...
Oct 28, 2025
SENT Inc. expanding its food pantry in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - SENT Inc. will partner with the Kansas City Food Hub (KCFH) to deliver fresh food weekly to a pantry in southeast Topeka. Starting on Oct. 27, KCFH started delivering fresh products fr...
Oct 28, 2025
Here’s how to prepare your home for cooler temperatures
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With temperatures dropping into the low thirties this week, that means people are starting to heat up their homes. While Topeka didn't quite reach 100 degrees this summer, that doesn't...
Oct 27, 2025
Topeka Halloween celebrations continue in rainy weather
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Despite what might seem to have been an unpleasant weekend, the community still managed to host several "Trunk or Treats," around town. Our 27 News Storm Track Weather team reports tha...
Oct 27, 2025
