TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas expanded its liquor licence policy to allow curbside sales on Wednesday, according to the director of Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division. The policy went into effect immediately, allowing establishments to deliver alcohol on and off their licensed area. It also lets businesses allocate specific “to-go” parking stalls within a 50-foot […]
What We’re Tracking: Strong wind and turning much colder tonight and Friday Clear to partly cloudy, breezy and very chilly Saturday Warmer weather builds in next week A strong cold front will sweep through the area late this evening and early tonight, bringing a dramatic change in the temperatures over the next 12 hours. After […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson on Thursday said state standardized tests will be cancelled this year because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Watson said that because the U.S. Department of Education doesn’t allow virtual testing, tests are off this year unless something changes “dramatically.” Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Department of Motor Vehicles is closing its annex and consolidating all services at the Shawnee County Courthouse location, according to Larry Mah, Shawnee County Treasurer. The 17th Street annex will be completely closed to the public and access will be restricted at the courthouse, beginning Monday, March 23. […]
TOPEKA, KAN. (KSNT) – The Shawnee Heights Schools are serving grab and go lunches, Monday thru Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Starlite Skate Rink, Eastgate, Tecumseh United Methodist Church and Shawnee Heights High School. Sites are open to all students in all attendance areas. The grab and go lunch program is for […]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A 38-year-old Wichita man has been sentenced for the sexual assault and beatings of several children. Eric McFadden was sentenced Wednesday by a judge to three consecutive life sentences plus 86 months. In April of 2018, a 13-year-old boy walked to the Wichita Police Department Patrol North substation to report his […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Police officers in the capital city won’t go to the scene of non-injury crashes during the coronavirus outbreak, and changed their interaction procedures at their headquarters, the Topeka Police Department said Thursday. Topeka police spokeswoman Gretchen Koenen has now asked the public to call 785-368-9551 to make non-emergency reports, including non-injury […]
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – Cherokee County officials confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the county Thursday morning. Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves addressed the public Thursday morning. The patient is a 52-year-old man and is currently quarantined. He was not been hospitalized. Cherokee County Health Department officials have been in contact with […]
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple and three City Council members ended their self-quarantine Thursday after being told two people at a conference they attended last week have the coronavirus. Whipple and council members Becky Tuttle, James Clendenin and Brandon Johnson attended the National League of Cities conference in Washington D.C. The group […]
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – A resident of Jackson County tested positive for COVID-19, according to the NEK Multi-County Health Departments. This is the first positive case in Jackson County. In a release Thursday morning, NEK said that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment notified them Wednesday evening and the individual is now in […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A Shawnee County health official explained Thursday morning why he closed down all restaurants, bars and movie theaters in the county without a confirmed positive coronavirus test. Shawnee County Health Officer Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino elaborated on his late Wednesday night order to close all restaurants, movie theaters, bars and similar businesses. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County health officials are holding a coronavirus update briefing Thursday morning. The meeting comes after an order Wednesday evening from the Shawnee County Health Department to close all local bars, restaurants, taverns, clubs and movie theaters to the public until further notice. Shawnee County Health Officer Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino is […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) Dr. Tiffany Anderson addresses numerous concerns over the Governor’s announcement that all in person classes for public and private schools in the state are canceled for the remainder of the school year.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – This year’s Kansas Democratic presidential primary may look quite different for voters this year thanks to the coronavirus outbreak. The state’s Democratic party has encouraged people to vote by mail, but to do that they need to register as soon as they can. Voters can begin voting by mail on March […]
It was very cool for about a five-day stretch before we got better temperatures yesterday. Sunshine has been limited and rain has occurred on numerous occasions. Last night’s storms in Texas and Oklahoma moved north quickly. Much of the action in the wee hours stayed south and east of Topeka, but there are more storm […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Harvesters, the Community Food Network, is asking for donations to buy food during the Coronavirus outbreak. The regional food bank is collecting money for a COVID-19 Response Fund. The regional food bank often asks for food donations, but Major Gifts Manager Jannett Wiens told KSNT News that they need financial support […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas funeral homes are adapting to the global pandemic, after President Trump and the CDC said earlier this week that people should not gather in groups larger than 10. The executive director for the Kansas Funeral Director Association says funerals and memorial services are exempt, but it is leaving a gray […]
MORRIS COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) — The Morris County Public Health Department was notified of two positive COVID-19 test results on March 18. The two people who tested positive visited several locations in Council Grove while symptomatic. The health department said these are the following locations they went to: Watts Coffee March 12th and 13th in […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A Kansas non-profit is offering free financial counseling to anyone who wants help managing money while coronavirus is causing economic stress. Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. can do sessions by phone or video chat. They can help people who are feeling the impacts of being laid off or are concerned they […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Students and teachers across the state are adjusting to a new normal after coronavirus concerns led Governor Kelly to cancel in person classes for the rest of the year. Three different students from three different districts had almost nothing in common until their senior years were unexpectedly cut short. Clay LaPierre […]
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – All bars, restaurants, taverns, clubs and movie theaters in Shawnee County are being ordered close, with some minor exceptions, until further notice. This goes into effect at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, March 19. There is an exception for delivery, pickup and drive-thru services. Any such establishment may continue to provide carryout, drive-through […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka police are investigating after gunshots were heard in central Topeka. The gunshots were reported before 8 p.m. Wednesday near Southwest Wayne Avenue and Southwest 13th Street. Topeka police told KSNT News a car also hit a tree. Two men that might have been involved are both in custody. KSNT News […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local coffee shop is making changes to keep their business safe for customers during the Coronavirus pandemic. Dialogue Coffee House in Topeka has only been open for 11 months. They employ people with special needs and have quickly become a community favorite. Now with the coronavirus pandemic and recommended quarantines, […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local business is paying it forward to others in the community during the coronavirus pandemic. Golden Rule Remodeling in Topeka bought $500 worth of gift cards from several local businesses like Dialogue Coffee House. The owners, Matt and Sara Vincent, say they understand how difficult it is to be a […]