LAWRENCE, Kan. — A Kansas man was charged Friday, May 15 in connection with a fire that damaged a ceremonial tipi at Haskell Indian Nations University. Thirty-two-year-old Ryan Adam Sekayouma Simpson, of Lawrence, was charged with arson, a felony, and two counts of misdemeanor criminal trespassing, the Lawrence Journal-World reported. Simpson is Native American, according […]
What We’re Tracking: Clearing skies and breezy today More clouds east tonight Sunny, dry and warm stretch of weather It looks like we’re finally done with the rain, at least for a while! Today, we’ll have some clouds lingering through the morning, but by afternoon, those should start to clear. It’ll be really nice to […]
TOPEKA, Kan – Graduation for the class of 2020 was unique this year, but that was always going to be the case for the Rambergs of Topeka West high school. “You go all your life hearing Ramberg three times, and then your graduation, you don’t get to hear it called three times,” Emma Ramberg said. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — At College H.U.N.K.S Hauling Junk and Moving in Topeka, helping people move is what they do best. With cases of domestic violence increasing during the pandemic, they decided to offer their services to victims for free. While they’re a part of a national company, owner of the Topeka location Roger McDowell […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local church is celebrating the graduating seniors in their congregation. New Mount Zion Baptist Church had a surprise drive-by parade for three students who graduated from Topeka High and Shawnee Heights. Members of the church decorated their cars and put together gift bags to support them. The church’s Pastor, Delmar […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – On Saturday, hundreds of students in Topeka graduated virtually. Including Trejon James, one of three valedictorian’s at Topeka High School. Trejon and his family say the virtual ceremony was not at all what they expected for his high school graduation, but they are choosing to make the best of the circumstances. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka police are investigating after a man was found at White Lakes Plaza Apartments on Saturday afternoon. Officers said they got a call around 5:00 p.m. for a welfare check. When they got to White Lakes Plaza Apartments they found 20-year-old Keaton Knutsen dead. Police are still investigating how he died. […]
TOPEKA, KAN. (KSNT) – Cruisin’ the boulevard on a Saturday night has always been a favorite pastime for car enthusiasts. Saturday nights in Topeka is no exception. Sports car fanatics cruise down Topeka Blvd. from Spangles at 29th and Topeka Blvd. to the long forgotten White lakes Mall at 37th and Topeka Blvd. The Owls […]
What We’re Tracking: Isolated storms this evening Clearing and breezy Sunday Sunny, dry and warm next week Scattered showers and storms could develop throughout the rest of the evening. Storms could be on the strong side with maybe a few starting to reach severe level by minimum as hail and strong winds look to be […]
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Health Department said it is investigating several cases of coronavirus linked to group events that happened in May at Lake Perry. Health officials say at least 10 people who went to those lake gatherings have confirmed cases of the virus and over 20 people have been quarantined […]