Category Archives: Local News
City opens 2027 budget survey as it faces $15 million budget deficit
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials are inviting locals to weigh in on the 2027 Topeka city budget as local leaders seek to address a $15 million deficit. The City of Topeka announced on March 16 that loca...
Mar 16, 2026
Five hospitalized after I-70 crash in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers report five people, including a two-year-old girl, are hospitalized following an I-70 crash in Wabaunsee County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash happe...
Mar 16, 2026
Alma man dies after crashing Jeep in Wabaunsee County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local man is dead following a crash in Wabaunsee County last weekend. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred between the hours of 11 p.m. on Friday, March 13 and 9 a.m....
Mar 16, 2026
Topeka non-profit hosts gardening workshop ahead of spring
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Even with winter weather lingering, one Topeka non-profit is helping the community start thinking about spring gardens. The Midwest Preparedness Project hosted a gardening workshop to ...
Mar 15, 2026
Topeka thrift store giving away free prom dresses to students
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local thrift store is helping high school students prepare for prom without the high price tag. The Giving Tree began its third annual prom dress giveaway on March 15, allowing stude...
Mar 15, 2026
Local music store feels the sting as tariffs drive daily price swings
TOPEKA (KSNT) - After nearly a month entering President Trump's 10% global tariffs, local impacts are felt beyond the pump and grocery store. President Trump's policy is intended to target internation...
Mar 13, 2026
Brain injury awareness advocates push for support on Pie Day at the Statehouse
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Brain injury survivor advocates aimed to provide awareness on brain injury support and initiatives on Pie Day at the Kansas Capitol. The Capitol hosted an advocacy event on Pie Day for...
Mar 13, 2026
Topeka Police Department celebrates National K-9 Veterans Day
TOPEKA (KSNT)- K-9s from all over the country are being celebrated and honored today for their hard work and dedication to the job for National K-9 Veterans Day on March 13, including the Topeka ...
Mar 13, 2026
U.S. Highway 75 bridge project in Osage County to start next week, expected traffic delays
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Transportation plans on starting a bridge improvement project on U.S. Highway 75 in Osage County next week. Kate Craft with KDOT announced in a press release t...
Mar 13, 2026
Crash backs up traffic on I-70 east in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are at the scene of a crash on I-70 in Topeka that is backing up traffic on Friday. Law enforcement is at the scene of a crash around 1:30 p.m. on March 13 in the east...
Mar 13, 2026
