A Topeka church is holding an event days before Christmas this year to help make sure local families receive food and new toys. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/no-child-should-go-without-a-gift-topeka-church-holding-toy-food-giveaway/
‘No child should go without a gift’: Topeka church holding toy, food giveaway
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka church is holding an event days before Christmas this year to help make sure local families receive food and new toys. Wonderful Works Deliverance Center Church of Go…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A Topeka church is holding an event days before Christmas this year to help make sure local families receive food and new toys. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/no-child-should-go-without-a-gift-topeka-church-holding-toy-food-giveaway/
After nearly a year of rotating guest-hosts, Jenna Bush Hager, host of TODAY with Jenna & Friends, announced her permanent co-host has been chosen. https://www.ksnt.com/news/entertainment/permanent-co-host-of-today-with-jenna-friends-revealed/
Permanent co-host of ‘TODAY with Jenna & Friends’ revealed
Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones will co-host the fourth hour of TODAY, rebranded as TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle, starting January 12.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
After nearly a year of rotating guest-hosts, Jenna Bush Hager, host of TODAY with Jenna & Friends, announced her permanent co-host has been chosen. https://www.ksnt.com/news/entertainment/permanent-co-host-of-today-with-jenna-friends-revealed/
A giant Santa Claus display is back where it belongs on top of a Topeka shopping center after a slight delay this year. https://www.ksnt.com/news/it-brings-back-a-piece-of-my-90s-brookwood-santa-is-back-in-topeka-after-vandalism-fears/
'It brings back a piece of my 90s': Brookwood Santa is back in Topeka after vandalism fears
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A giant Santa Claus display is back where it belongs on top of a Topeka shopping center after a slight delay this year. Local shoppers may have noticed a familiar sight is bac…
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December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A giant Santa Claus display is back where it belongs on top of a Topeka shopping center after a slight delay this year. https://www.ksnt.com/news/it-brings-back-a-piece-of-my-90s-brookwood-santa-is-back-in-topeka-after-vandalism-fears/
Working for you, we've compiled a list of holiday events in and around Topeka happening in 2025.
Holiday shopping events around the Capital City in 2025
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Working for you, we’ve compiled a list of holiday events in and around Topeka happening in 2025. This December, there will be several events and pop-ups that will give a…
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Working for you, we've compiled a list of holiday events in and around Topeka happening in 2025.
The parents of a student who painted a pro-Charlie Kirk message on a school’s spirit rock are suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for their handling of the incident. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/family-sues-school-district-over-students-charlie-kirk-message/
Family sues school district over student’s Charlie Kirk message
The parents of a student who painted a pro-Charlie Kirk message on a school’s spirit rock are suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for their handling of the incident.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The parents of a student who painted a pro-Charlie Kirk message on a school’s spirit rock are suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for their handling of the incident. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/family-sues-school-district-over-students-charlie-kirk-message/
Kansas transportation officials say part of Topeka Boulevard will temporarily close a few time over the coming days for ongoing work on a major I-70 project. https://www.ksnt.com/news/polk-quincy-viaduct-project/topeka-boulevard-closures-coming-soon-what-to-know/
Topeka Boulevard closures coming soon, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas transportation officials say part of Topeka Boulevard will temporarily close a few time over the coming days for ongoing work on a major I-70 project. Kate Craft with t…
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December 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Kansas transportation officials say part of Topeka Boulevard will temporarily close a few time over the coming days for ongoing work on a major I-70 project. https://www.ksnt.com/news/polk-quincy-viaduct-project/topeka-boulevard-closures-coming-soon-what-to-know/
Police in Manhattan have arrested a local man accused of killing a 36-year-old. https://www.ksnt.com/news/crime/police-arrest-man-accused-of-killing-manhattan-local/
Police arrest man accused of killing Manhattan local
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police in Manhattan have arrested a local man accused of killing a 36-year-old. The Riley County Police Department announced in a press release that police have arrested Manha…
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December 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Police in Manhattan have arrested a local man accused of killing a 36-year-old. https://www.ksnt.com/news/crime/police-arrest-man-accused-of-killing-manhattan-local/
State troopers say a ladder on the highway caused a crash on I-70 Monday afternoon in Geary County. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/ladder-causes-i-70-crash-in-geary-county/
Ladder causes I-70 crash in Geary County
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – State troopers say a ladder on the highway caused a crash on I-70 Monday afternoon in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that a 2015 Subaru Outback was trav…
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December 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
State troopers say a ladder on the highway caused a crash on I-70 Monday afternoon in Geary County. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/ladder-causes-i-70-crash-in-geary-county/
A company founded in Topeka by Jim Klausman and Butch Eaton announced it has added 15 assisted living communities to its portfolio.
Midwest Health grows with 15 new assisted living sites in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A company founded in Topeka by Jim Klausman and Butch Eaton announced it has added 15 assisted living communities to its portfolio. Midwest Health was founded in 1977 and has …
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A company founded in Topeka by Jim Klausman and Butch Eaton announced it has added 15 assisted living communities to its portfolio.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge…
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge…
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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge…
What We’re Tracking Warming up Tuesday Trending warmer throughout the workweek Cooling off this weekend Cloud cover this morning will begin clearing out with strengthening southwest wind. A mostly …
Warm and breezy today, cold front arrives tonight
What We’re Tracking Warming up Tuesday Trending warmer throughout the workweek Cooling off this weekend Cloud cover this morning will begin clearing out with strengthening southwest wind. A mostly …
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What We’re Tracking Warming up Tuesday Trending warmer throughout the workweek Cooling off this weekend Cloud cover this morning will begin clearing out with strengthening southwest wind. A mostly …
MIAMI (AP) — Hundreds of Nicaraguans sang in praise of the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as in the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to …
Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US
MIAMI (AP) — Hundreds of Nicaraguans sang in praise of the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as in the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to …
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December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
MIAMI (AP) — Hundreds of Nicaraguans sang in praise of the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as in the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to …
As Republicans and Democrats look ahead to next year’s midterms, both parties are keeping an eye on a series of state and local special elections to close the year out.
5 notable elections to watch in December
As Republicans and Democrats look ahead to next year’s midterms, both parties are keeping an eye on a series of state and local special elections to close the year out.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
As Republicans and Democrats look ahead to next year’s midterms, both parties are keeping an eye on a series of state and local special elections to close the year out.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody while she fights poten…
Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody while she fights poten…
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December 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody while she fights poten…
The family of Taylor Lowery is filing a second lawsuit against the city of Topeka in a wrongful death case. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/second-lawsuit-filed-against-city-of-topeka-for-taylor-lowery-death/
Second lawsuit filed against city of Topeka for Taylor Lowery death
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The family of Taylor Lowery is filing a second lawsuit against the city of Topeka in a wrongful death case. Three years ago, Taylor Lowery was shot and killed by five Topeka P…
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December 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The family of Taylor Lowery is filing a second lawsuit against the city of Topeka in a wrongful death case. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/second-lawsuit-filed-against-city-of-topeka-for-taylor-lowery-death/
TOPEKA (KSNT)- With the Chiefs now falling to 6-7, it’s safe to say it hasn’t been the season that Chiefs fans hoped for. Despite Patrick Mahomes having a good year, the chances of maki…
Chiefs fans react to season so far
TOPEKA (KSNT)- With the Chiefs now falling to 6-7, it’s safe to say it hasn’t been the season that Chiefs fans hoped for. Despite Patrick Mahomes having a good year, the chances of maki…
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December 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
TOPEKA (KSNT)- With the Chiefs now falling to 6-7, it’s safe to say it hasn’t been the season that Chiefs fans hoped for. Despite Patrick Mahomes having a good year, the chances of maki…
Local county commissioners are clearing the way for a new gas station to an area west of Topeka. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/new-gas-station-may-be-coming-west-of-topeka/
New gas station may be coming west of Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local county commissioners are clearing the way for a new gas station to an area west of Topeka. Shawnee County Commissioners approved the potential development of the new gas…
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December 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Local county commissioners are clearing the way for a new gas station to an area west of Topeka. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/new-gas-station-may-be-coming-west-of-topeka/
Many people gathered on Monday at the Kansas Statehouse in a show of support for our country’s veterans. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/wreaths-across-america-arrives-at-the-kansas-statehouse/
Wreaths Across America arrives at the Kansas Statehouse
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many people gathered on Monday at the Kansas Statehouse in a show of support for our country’s veterans. The nonprofit Wreaths Across America hosted the ceremony on Dec. 8. It…
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December 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Many people gathered on Monday at the Kansas Statehouse in a show of support for our country’s veterans. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/wreaths-across-america-arrives-at-the-kansas-statehouse/
Temperatures Monday night will only drop into the lower 30s. Tuesday morning cloud cover will begin clearing out with strengthening southwest wind. https://www.ksnt.com/weather/warmer-breezes-bring-in-the-warmest-day-we-have-had-in-the-last-few-weeks/
Warmer breezes bring in the warmest day we have had in the last few weeks
What We’re Tracking Warming up Tuesday Trending warmer throughout the workweek Cooling off this weekend Temperatures Monday night will only drop into the lower 30s. Tuesday morning cloud cover will…
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December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Temperatures Monday night will only drop into the lower 30s. Tuesday morning cloud cover will begin clearing out with strengthening southwest wind. https://www.ksnt.com/weather/warmer-breezes-bring-in-the-warmest-day-we-have-had-in-the-last-few-weeks/
Obeying the speed limit while poor road conditions exist in Kansas may jeopardize your vehicle and put you at risk of getting fined. https://www.ksnt.com/news/kansas/can-you-get-fined-for-driving-the-speed-limit-during-bad-weather-in-kansas/
Can you get in trouble for driving the speed limit during bad weather in Kansas?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Obeying the speed limit while poor road conditions exist in Kansas may jeopardize your vehicle and put you at risk of getting fined. Bad weather in the form of sleet and downp…
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December 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Obeying the speed limit while poor road conditions exist in Kansas may jeopardize your vehicle and put you at risk of getting fined. https://www.ksnt.com/news/kansas/can-you-get-fined-for-driving-the-speed-limit-during-bad-weather-in-kansas/
A former U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison for stealing and selling debit and credit cards, as well as checks from the mail. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/postal-carrier-stole-checks-and-cards-used-money-for-luxury-trips-abroad/
Postal carrier stole checks and cards, used money for luxury trips abroad
A former U.S. Postal Service letter carrier who posted pictures on Instagram holding large stacks of cash was sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison for stealing and selling deb…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
A former U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison for stealing and selling debit and credit cards, as well as checks from the mail. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/postal-carrier-stole-checks-and-cards-used-money-for-luxury-trips-abroad/
Shawnee County leaders approved a payment to a contractor for repair work at a local conference center Monday morning. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/county-leaders-approve-63500-in-repairs-for-maner-conference-center/
County leaders approve $63,500 in repairs for Maner Conference Center
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County leaders approved a payment to a contractor for repair work at a local conference center Monday morning. Shawnee County commissioners met on Dec. 8 to approve se…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Shawnee County leaders approved a payment to a contractor for repair work at a local conference center Monday morning. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/county-leaders-approve-63500-in-repairs-for-maner-conference-center/
The tree is up and the stockings are hung. But is it really Christmastime until a horde of 20-somethings in Santa hats arrive to sing songs? https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/santacon-is-coming-to-town-when-to-expect-santa-suited-revelers-in-your-city/
SantaCon is coming to town: When to expect Santa-suited revelers in your city
Is it really Christmastime until a horde of 20-somethings in Santa hats are crawling from pub to pub, scream-singing the lyrics to popular holiday songs?
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December 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The tree is up and the stockings are hung. But is it really Christmastime until a horde of 20-somethings in Santa hats arrive to sing songs? https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/santacon-is-coming-to-town-when-to-expect-santa-suited-revelers-in-your-city/
State troopers have released new information after a deadly semi-truck crash in Shawnee County earlier this year. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/cause-of-deadly-northeast-kansas-semi-truck-crash-a-mystery-months-later/
Cause of deadly northeast Kansas semi truck crash a mystery months later
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State troopers have released new information after a deadly semi-truck crash in Shawnee County earlier this year. Documents obtained by 27 News depict the results of a Kansas …
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December 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
State troopers have released new information after a deadly semi-truck crash in Shawnee County earlier this year. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/cause-of-deadly-northeast-kansas-semi-truck-crash-a-mystery-months-later/
Dr. Gabrielle Henry, who was seriously injured after falling through an opening on stage, will return to her home country accompanied by a full medical escort team. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/miss-universe-contestant-requires-24-hour-supervision-after-falling-off-stage-officials-say/
Miss Universe contestant requires 24-hour supervision after falling off stage, officials say
Dr. Gabrielle Henry, the Miss Universe contestant who was seriously injured after falling through an opening on stage, will return to her home country of Jamaica accompanied by a full medical escor…
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December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Dr. Gabrielle Henry, who was seriously injured after falling through an opening on stage, will return to her home country accompanied by a full medical escort team. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/miss-universe-contestant-requires-24-hour-supervision-after-falling-off-stage-officials-say/