What We’re Tracking: Rain and snow showers Wednesday Colder air arrives Thursday Warmer this weekend Clouds increase throughout the evening and late tonight ahead of our next system throughout the day on Wednesday. Temperatures tonight will drop down into the 30s. Most of the precipitation for Wednesday looks to stay in the southeastern half of […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Hundreds of people are going to feel the love this Valentine’s Day thanks to Brewster Place. People at the Topeka retirement home created cards for the holiday. They’re teaming up with Meals on Wheels to give out the cards on Valentine’s Day. Staff members said they didn’t know what to expect […]
Minor injuries are reported after cars collide at intersection near downtown.
Dear Kim, I’m not sure why, but people are always hitting me up for money. It’s not like I’m rich. I work for my paycheck like everyone else. I manage to pay my bills and put food on the table. I was enjoying a night out at the casino and had an acquaintance ask to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka City Council will hear an update on a city-wide housing study during its meeting Tuesday night. Development Strategies, a St. Louis-based urban planning and real estate consulting firm, is conducting the study. This study is looking at all housing in the city of Topeka, ranging from affordable housing up […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Emergency crews are responding to an accident Tuesday morning at the intersection of 21st Street and Washburn Avenue in Topeka. Dispatchers say two cars are involved. The crash did not injure anyone. Officials say although some lanes may be blocked, there are no road closures to report. Drivers may want to […]
We enjoyed a beautiful Saturday with all-day sunshine, but it was chilly. Sunday wasn’t nearly as nice with similar temperatures. Monday had a mix of clouds and sun with near normal temps for mid-February. Today, we get a mainly cloudy sky at the start with 20s, and low we’ll have low to mid 40s late […]
Manhattan, Kan. – Trevor Hudgins starred for Manhattan High and parlayed that into a variety of college offers. He never got the call from the hometown team, K-State, but Northwest Missouri State was happy to take him and he’s parlayed that choice into earning the MIAA Freshman of the Year honor and helping the team […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Seaman school board took the first step in teacher salary negotiations for next year. In October, teachers told board members they deserved more pay. Teachers from other districts even came to show their support. This year, the school board president said he doesn’t have major concerns about upset teachers. “That […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A group of local students are preparing for their future and learning digital media skills before they even graduate high school. These students take classes through the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers, or TCALC, a program for Topeka-area high school students that uses a project-based curriculum to prepare students […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KST)– There are only four days left until Valentine’s Day and some local shops are rushing to get ready. Porterfield’s Flowers & Gifts Shop in Topeka has been preparing for Valentine’s Day since December, and now it’s crunch time. The National Retail Federation estimated people will spend $27 billion this year, which can […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Seaman school board discussed adding nicotine testing to their random drug tests at a meeting on Monday. Parents of student-athletes in can choose to have their child randomly drug tested. Right now, those tests don’t include nicotine but because of increased vaping in schools, that may change. This fall, Seaman […]
The Harlem Globetrotters were performing their magical basketball theatrics Monday evening at the Stormont Vail Events Center. The Globetrotters originated on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, in 1926 and did not play in Harlem until 1968, four decades after the team’s formation. Over the years, they have played more than 26,000 exhibition games in 124 countries. The team’s […]
While many prisoners get out of prison early through parole, this would encourage more prisoners to find ways to shorten their sentences.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Hundreds of parks and recreation professionals from across the state are working together to find ways to improve their own communities. The Kansas Recreation and Park Association is holding its annual conference in Topeka. Over the course of three days, attendees will hear from speakers and take part in workshops to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A man who attacked a female corrections officer in July will go to trial, according to the Shawnee County District Attorney. Ray Miles was an inmate at the Shawnee County Department of Corrections serving time for a 2012 misdemeanor break-in and assault when he attacked Corrections Specialist Kourtney Flynn on July […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Overcoming addiction can be hard, but there’s a program that is working to help people get sober. Adult & Teen Challenge of the Greater South is a faith-based recovery program. At its Topeka location, employees work with women and teenage girls for 13 months to help them turn their lives around. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran visited Fox 43 AM Live Monday to discuss a community relations initiative, addressing youth violence and an upcoming Citizen’s Academy. In January, TPD launched a new community relations initiative with a committee made up of law enforcement officials, city leaders and citizens. Cochran said progress is […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Increasing industry prices has Shawnee County Public Works concerned about the number of projects they will be able to complete. The department says the amount of public projects around the city is at an all-time high. Because there is a limited number of qualified contractors taking on these projects, their prices […]
TOPEKA, KAN. (KSNT) – Shawnee County leaders are working to keep Topeka’s jails drug-free. The director of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, Brian Cole, said this a growing problem across the entire country, not just in Topeka. After seeing an increase in drugs being mailed to inmates, the department turned to technology to help […]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Following the success of last summer’s sold-out North American tour, the Backstreet Boys announced a second North American tour, stopping in Wichita at Intrust Bank Arena on Aug. 21. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, Feb. 14 at LiveNation.com, selectaseat.com, in person at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at […]
What We’re Tracking: Passing clouds ahead Rain and snow showers Wednesday Even colder air arrives Thursday Cool air and periods of cloud cover will continue to spread across Northeast Kansas. We will remain well north of the area of precipitation, but still close enough to have the impact by several rounds of cloud cover. Temperatures […]
Abel is Monday’s Cute Kid of the Day! Abel is two years old and his grandma says he’s always eager to learn new things. He’s full of energy and loves horses and watching movies. Click here to submit your Cute Kid of the Day.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT/AP) – A former Topeka Correctional Facility employee found guilty of unlawful sexual relations with an inmate is asking a judge to throw out the conviction. Tomas Co, a former TCF dental lab instructor at the women’s prison in Topeka, was charged with six counts of criminal abuse of inmates and found guilty […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said Jarrett William Smith, 24, of Fort Riley pleaded guilty Monday to unlawfully distributing instructions for making explosive devices over social media while he was a member of the U.S. Army. Smith pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing information related to explosives, destructive devices and weapons […]