Category Archives: Local News
83-year-old woman dies after driving into building in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers report a local woman is dead after she hit a building while driving in Jefferson County on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred just ...
Mar 23, 2026
Topeka nonprofit builds beds so no child sleeps on the floor
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is working to ensure no child in the Capital City has to sleep on the floor, inviting the community to help build beds for children in need. ...
Mar 23, 2026
Kansas weather challenges Topeka Renaissance Fair plans
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Renaissance Fair Viking Celebration wrapped up Saturday, March 21, under unseasonably hot conditions, catching organizers off guard as temperatures climbed higher than expec...
Mar 21, 2026
Helping Hands Humane Society hosts annual Kitty Karma Yoga
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Topekan's spent Saturday, March 21, with four-legged friends at Helping Hands Humane Society's annual Kitty Karma Yoga. This is the 10th year of the event, where anyone can pa...
Mar 21, 2026
Kansas Hunter Jumper Association celebrates 40 Years at Domer Arena
TOPEKA (KSNT)- For 40 years, the Kansas Hunter Jumper Association has held events at Domer Arena in Topeka. On Saturday, March 21, members celebrated this milestone. Over 70 riders and their horses ca...
Mar 21, 2026
Three hospitalized after crash involving a freightliner near I-70 in Geary County
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers say three people are seriously injured after a crash involving a freightliner on Friday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a crash just before 11 a.m...
Mar 20, 2026
Topeka man hurt after crash involving FedEx van and semi truck in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers say a Topeka man is injured following a crash involving a semi truck and a FedEx delivery vehicle Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash happened ...
Mar 20, 2026
Nearly 400 acres burned after reported out-of-control prescribed fire in Riley County
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Personnel with Riley County Fire District #1 were dispatched to a reported out-of-control prescribed burn on March 19 that engulfed hundreds of acres. Riley County reported in a ...
Mar 20, 2026
Approval error leads to delayed payment for City of Topeka staff
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City of Topeka workers are receiving delayed payments this week due to an alleged approval error on Friday. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett told 27 News that, because of an approv...
Mar 20, 2026
New ballpark ready to open in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Residents in the Little Apple will soon be able to explore and enjoy a new ballpark after it opens later this month. Manhattan Parks and Recreations is getting ready to open up the ...
Mar 20, 2026
