Category Archives: Local News
Old railroad pillar causing big problems for Valley Falls
Related Video: Painters beautify bridge pillars near Valley Falls with new murals. VALLY FALLS (KSNT) - A leftover railroad bridge pillar is causing big problems for the City of Valley Falls, but a te...
Oct 03, 2025
Major layoffs hit eastern Kansas manufacturing plant
IOLA (KSNT) - State of Kansas officials are reporting that a major manufacturing plant in eastern Kansas is set to lay off dozens of employees this year. KANSASWORKS reported on Oct. 2 that Gates Corp...
Oct 03, 2025
Some Kansas CBD shops temporarily close due to KBI raids
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State law enforcement raided several CBD stores across Kansas this week, prompting some to close their doors to customers. Stripping their product off the shelves, the Kansas Bureau of...
Oct 03, 2025
Manhattan camping, bicycle store to close in October after 50 years
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A Manhattan store is getting ready to close its doors for the last time this month after more than 50 years of business in the Little Apple. The Pathfinder is a camping, outdoors an...
Oct 03, 2025
Emporia to break ground on Flint Hills Crossing and QuikTrip
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia community partners and representatives will be breaking ground for a Flint Hills crossing project and QuikTrip next month. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the new ro...
Oct 03, 2025
Topeka man seriously injured in Jackson Co. motorcycle crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A 36-year-old Topeka man was seriously injured after a two-vehicle motorcycle crash in Jackson County on Thursday. Around 3:30 p.m., the 36-year-old was driving a Honda VTX1300S6 south...
Oct 03, 2025
Crash shuts down westbound I-70 near MacVicar Avenue
UPDATE 7:20 p.m.: Kansas Highway Patrol said crews cleared the crash around 6:00 p.m. TOPEKA (KSNT) - A crash on I-70 near MacVicar Avenue stopped westbound traffic Thursday evening. At least two vehi...
Oct 02, 2025
Topeka Zoo trying to raise thousands in day of giving
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo is trying to raise thousands of dollars today. The zoo wants to collect $25,000 in 24 hours. In the last two years they have well surpassed that goal. Just last year, th...
Oct 02, 2025
Topeka’s 785 Beer Company gets a spooky renovation
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local brewery is getting into spooky season with a new look. For the month of October, 785 Beer Company is celebrating Halloween a spirited renovation. The owner hopes the brew...
Oct 02, 2025
Looking for a Halloween pop up? Here’s some spooky local spots in northeast Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Halloween pop ups have become an essential part of the October festivities, and several bars and restaurants have already gotten into the spooky spirit. Whether you like specialty menu...
Oct 02, 2025
