Topeka Metro News Today

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Metro is rolling out a popular campaign that will let kids use public transportation for free. Starting Wednesday, May 15, kids under the age of 18 can ride any of the fixed bus routes at no cost until Aug. 15, 2024. “This promotion has been one that families in Topeka […]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Metro is rolling out a popular campaign that will let kids use public transportation for free. Starting Wednesday, May 15, kids under the age of 18 can ride any of the fixed bus routes at no cost until Aug. 15, 2024. “This promotion has been one that families in Topeka […]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka city leaders heard from the community ahead of making decisions on next year’s budget. Topeka City Council held public hearings at Tuesday’s regular city council meeting to hear from the public about proposed changes to the 2024 operating budget. The proposed budget would lower the current overall mill levy by one […]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – In Kansas, the highest-paying occupation, not including medical professions, paid almost eight times more than the lowest-paying job. In 2022, data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found dentists have the highest-paying occupation in the City of Topeka. Dentists made an average wage of $187,120 per year or an average […]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Capital City and the Sunflower State are taking extra steps to ensure its workers out in the elements are staying safe. From the emergency responders of Topeka to road crews across the state, this record-breaking heat will take a toll on anyone who is out in it for too long. The […]

An estimated 63,000 customers were without power after the latest severe storm hit the Kansas City metro on Sunday.

Doug Wright, mayor of Topeka from 1983 to 1989, died Thursday at age 74. During his later years, he worked as a bus driver for Topeka Metro.

For the 11th year running, Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority announced it will offer high school students free rides on fixed bus routes. This comes after the Topeka Metro board of directors approved extending the program on Thursday.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Reports of widespread damage across northeast Kansas are coming in following a line of powerful storms Friday afternoon.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - City bus routes could look different soon following comments gathered from the public at several upcoming meetings.