SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – On Saturday morning Shawnee County Sheriff’s Deputies used a drone to find and arrest a man suspected of theft. The Sheriff’s Department said early on Saturday morning they were called to the area of 4900 SW Burlingame Road on an alarm. Deputies determined there had been a theft at the […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Police are searching for the man suspected of robbing INTRUST Bank in Topeka on Saturday morning. Topeka police said that around 11:30 on Saturday a man came into INTRUST Bank on Topeka Boulevard with a handgun. He stole an undisclosed amount of money and then fled in one of the bank […]
HIAWATHA, Kan. (KSNT) – A 9-year-old girl from Hiawatha died this week after contracting the flu, according to her family. Family of Leighya Marie DeLong said she was diagnosed with the flu last Saturday, while visiting family for the holiday in Lincoln, Nebraska. When her condition worsened they took her to the hospital, where she […]
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – A Junction City McDonald’s told KSNT News they are investigating after a police officer said his coffee had the words ‘f***ing pig’ written on it. Herington Police Chief Brian Hornaday said on Saturday that a Herington Police officer went to the McDonald’s at 1127 South Washington Street on his way […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The man involved in a road rage incident has passed away after being left unconscious on the side of the road, according to Topeka Police. The Topeka Police Department said the suspect punched Charles McPeek after tailgating their car. leaving him unconscious after an argument. The incident happened along the Sardou […]
What We’re Tracking: Rain and possible thunder today Cold front on the move Snow showers Sunday We’ll likely see periods of moderate to even heavy rain through today as a big storm system approaches the area. Don’t be surprised if you hear some rumbles of thunder and experience some damaging wind gusts, too (especially south […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – From festivals, to making city history, to making national headlines, 2019 had some amazing achievements and moments of heartache for the city of Topeka. In April, the Topeka Zoo’s Sumatran tiger attacked Zookeeper Kristen Hayden-Ortega after she left a cage unlocked. The attack put Topeka in the national spotlight. Thankfully Hayden-Ortega […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – All the rain received this summer in Northeast Kansas is now costing cities tens of thousands of dollars in repairs. In Manhattan, at Hayes and Bluemont, a massive sink hole formed this summer. The ground has been too wet to take care of it. It was caused by a deteriorating sewer […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) — Business is booming for Manhattan Regional Airport, but it’s also causing some parking problems. In the midst of a busy holiday season, their parking lot is well over capacity airport officials say. People have even made their own parking spaces by parking on the grass or on the sides of roads […]
The Hoosier Arena Cross Motorcycle racing is taking over the Stormont Vail Events Center, Landon Arena this weekend. Several hundred motorcycles and riders will compete in both amateur and professional racing in Landon Arena Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Instead of throwing your old Christmas tree away, the Topeka Zoo asks that you donate your tree to the animals. The Topeka Zoo is accepting Christmas tree donations through January 8. “They roll with them. They play with them. They drag them all over their exhibits. They hide under them. They […]
The salt used de-ice roads is degrading roads, contaminating drinking water, and harming the environment, a group of scientists said. In an attempt to prevent this, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has started using less salt during winter weather.
An animal unfamiliar to the state has caught the attention of wildlife experts. Recently a moose was spotted in Jewell County.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Kansas is now seeing the highest flu activity compared to other states. All of the states highlighted in orange or red in the map above are seeing a high number of flu cases. Kansas is one of several states seeing the highest flu […]
Friday’s Cute Kid of the Day is Kloey! She’s 12 years old and the only girl in a house full of boys. She has three brothers, but they keep her entertained. Kloey’s mom says she is a quirky and energetic young lady. She’s always willing to help anyone around her, especially her three brothers.