TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Stormont Vail Hospital confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on Tuesday. As of early Tuesday afternoon, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment only confirmed 98 positive cases in the state and had not counted the case in Shawnee County. Officials said the Shawnee County case is not a resident of […]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Sedgwick County now has seven known cases of COVID-19. That was the latest numbers released by the Kansas Department of Health Tuesday afternoon. County Manager Tom Stolz gave some information about the county’s four cases earlier Tuesday. He says the newest cases are a man under the age of 60 who was […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Businesses in the cosmetic industry are safe to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Linda Ochs, director of the Shawnee County Health Department. The health department said this includes places like barbershops, beauty salons, massage and tattoo parlors, and fitness facilities. Ochs said that businesses should keep customers apart […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local food pantry is seeing an increase in community need for food. The “I Care Food Pantry in Topeka serves nearly 400 people every month. They say since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic, that number has gone up. To continue serving the community safely they moved the pick up […]
The Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St. is still accepting adoptions but by appointment only. Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic the shelter has closed their doors and accepts visitors by appointment only. The shelter has several adoptable pets waiting for their forever home. To visit the animals call 785-233-7325. To see a list […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local woman is doing her part to help support people in the medical field. Kelly Wingerson has a friend who is a surgeon in Topeka. He was concerned his hospital would run out of masks within a week, so Wingerson reached out to her sewing groups and they learned how […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local charity is feeling the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Topeka’s Ronald McDonald House said homes around the world aren’t able to take in new families because of health concerns. The Topeka home had to cancel two fundraisers scheduled for the spring that typically bring in thousands of dollars. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Local addiction specialists are suggesting alternative help after Coronavirus closings. The CDC is currently suggesting canceling or postponing events of 10 or more. This has affected Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings locally. Cathy Walker is the director of the Valeo Recovery Center at 330 SW Oakley Ave. in Topeka. Walker […]
NEW YORK (KSNT) – A new calculator will tell you how long your toilet paper supply will last during a coronavirus stay-at-home quarantine. The study takes the number of toilet paper rolls a household has and compares it to the number of bathroom visits per day. Try it here: There is also an advanced setting […]
GEARY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Geary County Sheriff’s Office wants to make coronavirus quarantines and social distancing easier for the less fortunate. The agency announced their “Helping Hands” initiative which will offer food, prescription and medical supply delivery to the elderly, handicapped and high-risk individuals for COVID-19 in their jurisdiction. “There are several pharmacies […]
SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) – Emily Davidson got creative to make sure her godmother was stocked on toilet paper. Davidson said her godmother, who lives in Virginia, wasn’t able to find any toilet paper in her town. After calling every florist in the area, she was finally able to reach a store that would sell and deliver […]
What We’re Tracking: Rain/storms continue through sunrise Warming up for Wednesday Slightly cooler late this week The chance for a few strong to severe storms, mainly for areas south of I-70, still look likely for this morning. Those stronger storms could produce hail, gusty wind and locally heavy rainfall. Otherwise, most of the viewing area […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – A northeast Kansas professor was completely healthy, until the coronavirus sent him into the intensive care unit. Now his family is sharing their story in hopes that it urges others to take the virus seriously. Andrew Smith teaches journalism at Kansas State University, and earlier this month his whole family went […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Lawmakers said they’re trying to give Kansans a break from the financial problems the coronavirus outbreak is causing. Kansas Senator Jerry Moran is in Washington D.C. working with other senators on an economic stimulus package. While Republicans and Democrats are clashing on what will go in that bill, Moran said he’s […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Classes are all being held online across the state because of the coronavirus outbreak, so the typical student-teacher interaction isn’t going to happen again until August. However, that’s not stopping Wanamaker Elementary School from seeing their students. “There were some teachers down in Texas who did this. As teachers, if anyone […]
KANSAS (KSNT) – Stay-at-home orders go into effect for residents of four Kansas counties on Tuesday at midnight. Later in the week, two more Kansas counties will do the same. Officials in Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, and Douglas Counties all ordered people to stay-at-home starting on Tuesday. Then at midnight on Wednesday, Miami County’s stay-at-home order […]
TOPEKA, KS (KSNT) – Washburn All-American Kyle Hinton continues to train for the NFL and despite uncertain times, his resolve remains the same. “You’re not gonna find many guys my size that can move like I can,” Kyle Hinton says when asked why NFL teams should draft him. Hinton was a four time all-conference player […]
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – It goes without saying that we have enough to worry about these days with the threat of coronavirus and financial issues. Then, of course, there’s robocallers who always manage to throw salt in our wounds and add insult to injury. Recently the Geary County Sheriff’s Office posted on their Facebook […]
OSAGE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Osage County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new program to assist those in need during the coronavirus outbreak. The Sheriff’s Office staff and pre-approved volunteers will be available to pick up necessities, like prescription medications, groceries and more for those who are unable to leave their homes, according to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A Topeka chef is giving back to the community by sharing his talent with others and he’s inspiring them to pursue careers in culinary arts. Sean Hall, better known as “Chef,” has been an executive chef for over 20 years. His talents in the kitchen led him to unimaginable heights. “I’ve fed […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Riley County and the Konza Prairie Community Health Center set up a drive-thru swabbing station Monday to provide coronavirus testing. Testing is only available for pre-screened patients who have written orders sent to the Riley County Health Department from a healthcare provider, according to a release from the City of Manhattan. […]
"We're reviewing the ability and the opportunity to possibly do more road work during this time because of those lower traffic counts," Sharp said.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County health officials held a coronavirus update briefing Monday at 5:00 p.m. Director Linda Ochs said that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has expanded its list of high-risk states. KDHE now requires people to quarantine at home if they have traveled to Illinois or New Jersey on or […]
What We’re Tracking: Storms possible late tonight/early Tuesday Warming up for Wednesday Slightly cooler late this week Mostly cloudy for much of the area overnight as our next chance for showers and storms moves in. There could be a few strong to severe storms, mainly for areas south of I-70 tonight. Those stronger storms could […]
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