What We’re Tracking: More areas clear overnight Mild Tuesday with sunshine Next system likely brings mix to rain Friday Areas of clouds will move through again this evening into early tonight with a chance for some drizzle, but temperatures should remain above freezing during that window of time for no travel issues. As we clear […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Budweiser said they have ‘something special’ for the Chiefs fan who was sitting front row Sunday and sacrificed his beers for a very special touchdown celebration. The celebration happened early in the fourth quarter after quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw the ball to tight end Blake Bell to boost the score […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Randi Mahomes is like any other mother. Her world revolves around her children. One of them just happens to be Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Kathy Quinn sat down with Randi Mahomes who says she always knew he was headed for something special. “Special” would be the right word […]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – In the latest AP Top 25 poll, the Kansas Jayhawks dropped from No. 3 to No. 6 following their loss to Baylor. They fell 67-55 on Saturday in their first home loss of the season. The win over Kansas was the first for Baylor in 18 tries at Allen Fieldhouse and […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The lead military advisor to the Kansas governor will resign after serving in the position for nine years. Gov. Laura Kelly announced the planned resignation Kansas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli Monday morning. Tafanelli will leave his post March 31. Tafanelli served in the position since Jan. 8, 2011. “His […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Gas prices in Topeka are down 1.3 cents per gallon this week after U.S. tensions with Iran eased. Gasbuddy reported possible local gas price increases Jan. 6 after a U.S. airstrike killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. Since then, Iran and […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to resonate in a political era marked by chaos and anxiety. His departure now leaves a field that was once the most diverse in history with just one remaining African […]
KANSAS CITY, MO (KSNT) – Prior to Sunday’s AFC Divisional round game, Texans defensive end JJ Watt took time during pregame warmups to play catch with Chiefs fans. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year circled Arrowhead Stadium giving many young fans the opportunity to get up close with one of the game’s biggest […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department is unveiling a new community relations initiative. TPD is partnering with Strategic Leadership Academy, a community leadership program, to create a “steering committee” in Topeka. The steering committee will be made up of law enforcement officials, city leaders and a variety of everyday Topekans. Police Chief Bill […]
Dense Fog Advisory until 8am for the following counties in northeast Kansas: Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Lyon, Osage and Shawnee We certainly had interesting weather with thunderstorms and hail before it turned cold enough for ice. Two things happened to keep our snow totals down from the recent storm. So much precipitation originally fell […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) — The cold weather didn’t stop Chiefs fans from spending their day at Arrowhead Stadium to cheer on the team Sunday. People used heaters, heavy coats, scarves and blankets to combat the cold. But, some fans had their own ways of staying warm. “Once you get in the stadium, it gets […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) — After a rocky start that had Chiefs fans nervous the season would come to an end Sunday, they live to cheer another game. The Chiefs will host the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 19 in the AFC Championship game. Fans will be coming from near and far to watch. At Arrowhead […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The annual Night to Shine event is right around the corner and organizers are asking for your help. The free event welcomes teens and adults ages 14 and older with special needs to dress up and dance the night away. Grace Community Church in Topeka organizes the Tim Tebow Foundation sponsored […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Dozens of schools have cancelled for Monday, January 13, 2020 due to weather. Click here to see a full list of closings.
What We’re Tracking: Patchy dense fog expected late tonight Warmer to start the work week Next best chance for precipitation late week AREAS OF DENSE FOG LIKELY OVERNIGHT INTO EARLY MONDAY MORNING As we head later in the night, we’ll dry out with temperatures falling only a degree or so into the middle 20s. Partly […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – After Sunday afternoon’s playoff game win against the Houston Texans, the Kansas City Chiefs are one step closer to this year’s Super Bowl. Daniel Gisi, a life-long fan of the sports team, would like to think some of his game day rituals were partly to thank. Gisi said that since the […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka police are investigating a Sunday night shooting. Officers said around 6:30 p.m. they responded to SE 19th Street and Pennsylvania on a report of an aggravated battery. They found one person with a gunshot injury. Paramedics took that person to a local hospital. Their injuries appear to be non-life threatening. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas City Chiefs fans all across Topeka are hoping for another shot at the Super Bowl. That Super Bowl hope is especially true for the McCart family. They’ve been Chiefs super fans all their lives. Every game day, they gather more than 15 family members at someone’s house to cheer on […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — AFC divisional playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans has been nothing short of an unpredictable game. At one point, the Texans had a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. However, the Chiefs would comeback and score four touchdowns in the second quarter going into halftime with a […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Local law enforcement agencies are warning drivers about icy road conditions. The Geary County Sheriff’s Office went into emergency accident reporting phase Sunday afternoon. The Junction City Police Department is also in emergency reporting phase as of Sunday afternoon because of the hazardous road conditions. If you are involved in an […]
What We’re Tracking: Freezing drizzle through evening Warmer to start the work week Next best chance for precipitation late week FREEZING DRIZZLE LIKELY THROUGH EVENING–WATCH FOR SLICK SPOTS! As we head later in the night, we’ll dry out with temperatures falling only a degree or so into the middle 20s. Partly to mostly cloudy weather […]