What We’re Tracking: Cooler Friday Rain/snow chance this weekend Chilly pattern dominates much of next week A Freeze Warning will be in effect from 1AM to 9AM Friday for the following counties: Anderson, Brown, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Marshall, Morris, Nemaha, Osage, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley, Shawnee, Wabaunsee and […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka firefighters are responding to an apartment fire in the 1600 block of SW 37th Street. People are asked to avoid that area as firefighters are working to get the fire under control. Very few details are known right now. We have a crew on the way and will update this […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly announced at her daily news conference Thursday she’s filing a lawsuit against the Legislative Coordinating Council. The news conference comes a day after the Legislative Coordinating Council reversed an executive order issued by Gov. Kelly limiting religious gatherings and funerals to 10 people. Kelly said on Thursday that […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Jessica Lehnherr, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Topeka has seen the needs among nonprofits in Topeka increase because of the coronavirus pandemic. United Way of Greater Topeka holds daily phone calls with nonprofits to see what their needs are and how they can help. “We have been fortunate […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The senior classes of 2020 will be able to attend their graduations this year, just at a later date. Seaman High School, Shawnee Heights High School and Washburn Rural High School announced they’ve rescheduled graduation ceremonies for Sunday, August 2. The ceremonies will be held at the Stormont Vail Events Center […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Deaths related to the Covid-10 virus increased by a small number. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment released new numbers at midday on Thursday. The number of deaths in the state stands at 42. That’s up from 38 on Wednesday. Confirmed cases are at 1106 while hospitalizations are at 263. […]
A manufacturer in eastern Shawnee County has reported one of its workers tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Downtown Topeka’s newest attraction opened to the public on Wednesday. The long-awaited Evergy Plaza is complete and fully functional. Although this may have not been the opening day many anticipated, Evergy Plaza will provide Topeka with another much-needed outdoor escape for all to enjoy while social distancing. Evergy Plaza is located […]
TOPEKA, KAN. (KSNT) – The Mater Dei Childcare Center, 911 SW Clay, held their annual Easter egg hunt Thursday morning in the playgrounds at the center. Because of the good weather, the Easter Egg Hunt is being held outside this year, according to Center Director Margaret Lahasky. The center provides an atmosphere that enables children […]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) – Emporia organizations like the Emporia Community Foundation, Emporia Main Street, KVOE and United Way of the Flint Hills are teaming up to help businesses and non-profits affected by coronavirus with the creation of the Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund. This new fund broadens the reach of the existing Lyon County […]
Tuesday’s high was 45 degrees higher than what we did last Friday. Several spots in Kansas hit record highs, including a 90 in Concordia. There were areas of fog and drizzle early yesterday before we enjoyed some sunshine. The wind got much stronger with the afternoon frontal passage. Highs reached 85-90 before the cold front, […]
LENEXA, Kan. (KSNT) – A community is rallying around one Kansas man who is fighting for his life as he battles the coronavirus. ‘Keep On BeliEvan’ has become the motto of the people who are supporting Evan Shermer through his fight with coronavirus. His dad Rob said his son is a sweet funny kid with […]
TOPEKA, KS (KSNT) – “It’s something that I’ve been looking forward to all year,” says Washburn Rural senior Madelyn Hill. With prom cancelled, Madelyn and her family created their own prom. “Just a few days before prom we started talking about different ideas and with it being Madelyn’s senior prom we wanted to make it […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local family is grieving a Topeka father’s sudden death after an unexpected accident. Bernard Singleton was an essential worker, so on Friday he was driving his trash truck route. His family was expecting him home around 5:00 that evening because his son Desmond was turning 5 years old and they […]
(KSNT) – Vice President Mike Pence addressed the need for more medical supplies in Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly has asked FEMA seven times for more supplies, specifically ventilators. On Wednesday, Pence answered a question about the delay in shipments from FEMA. He said he would give Gov. Kelly a call Wednesday night about this. But […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued the following statement in response to requests for comment after Governor Kelly’s afternoon news conference Wednesday: “I certainly disagree with the governor’s assessment that adhering to the laws and Constitution of this state is an ‘unnecessary distraction’ – rather, that is precisely what is required […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – After Wednesday, Topeka Public Schools kids will no longer get lunch delivered to them. It’s important to note the lunch program won’t be stopping, just the deliveries for a little while. Starting on Monday, families can still drive up to pick-up locations. Delivery is temporarily coming to a stop because Kansas […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Many think of essential workers as being doctors, nurses, or even grocery store clerks. Yet there are many other health facilities that are in high need as well, such as dental care. Covenant Family Dental Care is a mobile dental office established in February of this year. Dr. Vermelle Brown-Ghoston is […]
What We’re Tracking: Temperatures fall tonight Cooler Thursday and Friday Shower chance this weekend A front moved through this afternoon and will drop our temperatures quite significantly heading into tonight. Anywhere from 15-20 degrees colder than this afternoon’s highs in the 80s. Thursday will start in the 40s but we’ll struggle to warm up into […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Legislative Coordinating Council on Wednesday reversed an executive order issued by Gov. Laura Kelly limiting religious gatherings and funerals. The executive order was issued Tuesday after Gov. Kelly said multiple coronavirus cases in Kansas are tied to religious gatherings. It went into effect on Wednesday. Republican lawmakers on the council […]