TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County district court denied Senator Vic Miller’s motion to dismiss his case, Franklin County Attorney Brandon L. Jones announced Monday. Miller’s attorney asked for the case to be dismissed in February. Miller was arrested in May of 2019 for driving under the influence and inattentive driving. You can read […]
What We’re Tracking: Chilly through Tuesday with shower chances Warmer temperatures with occasional thunderstorms Wednesday to Saturday Drier weather late Sunday through early next week Mostly cloudy weather for tonight with periodic rain, especially over the southwestern half of the area through tonight. Temperatures won’t drop significantly, but with already cool air in place it […]
A shipment of 100,000 surgical masks arrived in Kansas today.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman held their Monday coronavirus update. As of Monday morning, the state reported 7,116 positive cases and 158 deaths.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Health Department is buying $50,000 worth of personal protective equipment for county employees. The Director of the Health Department, Linda Ochs, says they have better access to order the PPE and didn’t want to wait any longer to order supplies. “Face masks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes,” Ochs said. […]
Shawnee County Sheriff's Office says a 14-year-old is the victim of early morning accident east of Topeka.
The monthly Harvesters food giveaway will be held Tuesday morning in Topeka.
Topeka, Kan. (KSNT) – On Monday, Kansas marked its lowest increase in positive coronavirus cases since April 26. On Monday, the state had an additional 132 cases, compared to the 118 reported 15 days earlier. The state has seen 7,116 cases since the first was reported March 7. The numbers of deaths in the state […]
unction City police have identified the man who held law enforcement at bay for several hours this weekend.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – The City of Manhattan is preparing to start the first of many construction projects in the Aggieville district over the next several years. The full redesign is expected to cost more than $30 million. The Manhattan City Commission recently approved a budget of just over $2 million for this first project. […]
The Topeka Zoo announces phased in reopening with numerous guidelines
The letter asks Congress to investigate China's role in the coronavirus pandemic.
Topeka firefighters are on the scene of a house fire west of the downtown area.
It was mostly dry and relatively nice over the weekend. Saturday had the passing clouds that we discussed last week and Sunday was just a tad breezy and slightly cooler than many might like for mid-May. Temperatures have been below normal for many days, and that trend certainly continues through Tuesday before warmer air arrives. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — One of many things high school students didn’t get to experience this year was prom. But, a local organization decided to bring the prom experience to students virtually. PARS Topeka just wrapped up their virtual prom contest. People were asked to enter their best at home prom photos or videos to win one […]
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNT) — For Junction City High School senior Matthew Harley, what hurt the most about his senior year being cut short was not being able to compete in his final high school track season. “Last year I got injured,” said Harley. “I broke my leg, so I couldn’t really finish out the […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Annie’s Place and Prairie Fire Winery opened back up to the public this week. The co-owner of Annie’s Place, Lisa Haskell, said Mother’s Day is typically their best sales day, but knew that wouldn’t be the case this year. “Not the volume that it usually is, which we predicted, but we […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – KSNT’s Weekend of Giving has raised over $15,000 and there is still time left to donate. Partnering with Topeka Community Foundation and Envista Credit Union, KSNT’s “Weekend of Giving” is collecting donations for coronavirus relief for Shawnee County. All funds will be awarded to Shawnee County nonprofit organizations that have expanded […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Workers at the Capper Foundation visit homes to help people with disabilities every day, putting themselves at risk for coronavirus. Thanks to a grant given by the Topeka Community Foundation, they are able to buy protective gear for their workers. Ramona Macek with Capper says it is a difficult time for […]