What We’re Tracking: Developing rain and mix north Thursday Possible wet snow Thursday night into Friday Much warmer this weekend Clouds will continue to increase overnight. A weak disturbance might bring some showers of rain, mix or snow to the region on Thursday. Especially for our northern counties who could see more snow showers early. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Community Action of Topeka is on the frontlines every day, fighting poverty in the community. The non-profit organization, located at 29th & Wanamaker, is funded by federal, state and local grants and helps low-income citizens work their way out of poverty by helping with education, rent assistance, Head Start programs, job […]
LYON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Lyon County health department reported 10 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday afternoon, bringing the county total to 42. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 32 cases in Lyon County as of Wednesday morning. The state also reported 1,494 total cases across the state, including 76 deaths. You […]
You might have noticed a new mural in the downtown Topeka area.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly extended the stay-at-home order until May 3 at midnight. Gov. Kelly held her daily coronavirus news briefing Wednesday, alongside Dr. Lee Norman, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, KDHE reported 1,494 positive cases and 76 deaths in the state. In […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Stormont Vail CEO Robert Kenagy hadn’t come up with a plan to tell the public if a staff member got sick from the coronavirus. After 13 staff members tested positive, he decided to let the public know. Kenagy held a news conference Wednesday announcing a 14th worker tested positive and another […]
Topeka, Kan. (KSNT) – The state’s coronavirus count stands at 1,494 on April 15, including 76 deaths. For a county-by-county breakdown of cases, click here.
RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Riley County Health Department announced one new patient with coronavirus Wednesday morning. This new positive case brings the county’s total number of cases to 24, according to lead public information officer Vivienne Uccello. The Riley County Health Department is also expected to announce an extension of Local Order No. 6, […]
WAMEGO, Kan. (KSNT) – The city of Wamego experienced a nearly two-hour power outage Wednesday morning, and the local police chief said it shut down their 911 systems. Wamego Police Department Chief Michael Baker sent an alert about the outage around 9 a.m. City crews worked to locate the cause of the outage and fix […]
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Health Department announced two new cases of coronavirus around 8:20 Wednesday morning. This brings the county total to 82 confirmed cases of coronavirus with five deaths and 39 recoveries. For a county-by-county breakdown of coronavirus in Kansas, click here.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court has canceled arguments from attorneys over a civil rights’ group attempt to force the state to release prison inmates with preexisting medical conditions that make them vulnerable to coronavirus. The high court acted Tuesday night in a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – White Linen Executive Chef Adam VanDonge joined anchor Brittany Moore Wednesday morning to talk about how their fine dining restaurant is coping during the coronavirus pandemic. You can find menu options and contact information at https://www.thewhitelinen.com/. Photos contributed by the White Linen
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Millions of Americans are seeing stimulus checks from the federal government in their bank accounts this week, but still millions of others are waiting. If taxpayers filed their 2018 or 2019 tax returns electronically and used direct deposit, the IRS said they will receive stimulus checks first. However, there are many […]
We’ve had a Freeze Warning region-wide for two consecutive mornings, but we aren’t quite as cold into early Wednesday. Despite that fact, we have yet another bulletin for freezing temperatures until 9am. Clouds and sun did battle yesterday with 50s, and it should be just a bit warmer today. The east/northeast breeze may keep some […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A new community program in Topeka is offering free grocery delivery to families who need it during this time. Community Action, Inc. is an organization that helps local low-income families. Now they’re launching WeTopeka Essentials Delivery. It’s a free delivery service for families in need. Starting on Wednesday they’ll bring essential […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Two local families are using music to try to help take people’s minds off the pandemic. The Lindquists and the Walkers have different sounds but the same goal. “We want people to check their social media to see something they can smile about,” Skyler Lindquist said. Topeka’s DJ Drew Walker and […]
KANSAS (KSNT) – The coronavirus pandemic is now affecting our food supply, and the livelihood of livestock producers. According to Dr. Glynn Tonsor, an agriculture economist with Kansas State University, American consumers are more likely to buy meat when the economy is strong. With the uncertainty that comes with the coronavirus pandemic, the value of […]
(KSNT) – Just prior to the sports world shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemc, two local bowlers made history. Manhattan’s Alex Newell and Topeka’s Erin Mayfield bowl for Barton Community College, which finished runner up at the Junior College Athletic Association’s national championship. Newell won the individual championship and to make things even more […]
MANHATTAN, Kan (KSNT)– A Manhattan man is helping put money in people’s pockets and back into the Kansas economy during the coronavirus pandemic, with a website called Stay Home Kansas. “The idea during all of this was to allow them all to make a little extra income on the side,” Bobby Sloan said, creator of […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka Public Schools has partnered with Harvesters, The Salvation Army, multiple churches and more to help serve food to the Topeka community with their ‘Grab-and-Go’ stations. Around 150 workers are dispatched between 12 stations. Each lunch is pre-prepared, and delivered to cars with the up-most persuasion. “We want to make sure […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Stormont Vail Hospital is being listed as a “cluster zone” by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. That means an area has two or more cases that are not linked to one another. The hospital said 105 employees are in quarantine being monitored and 13 employees have positive coronavirus tests. […]
Officials are trying to help Kansans that are adjusting to the new landscape of learning.
EMMETT, Kan. (KSNT) – Emergency crews fought a large fire in Emmett Tuesday evening. First responders on scene told KSNT News they arrived around 4:15 p.m. to a local salvage yard. No one was hurt and no one was in the area when the fire started, according to officials. Emmett, Havensville, St. Marys and Belvue […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Right now is a stressful time for many people, so the Shawnee County Health Department is teaming up with Valeo to help. Many groups have come together to form the Shawnee County Community Care Line. It’s a helpline for people to call if they need someone to talk to. Volunteers are […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – This summer, the city of Manhattan is pulling back programs to help save money. The city expects a loss between $3 to $8 million in sales tax revenue because of the coronavirus. They are closing public pools, summer camps, and sports programs. This means a loss of income for people like […]