TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced Tuesday that he’s filed criminal charges against two men for their involvement in the homicide of a Topeka West teenager. Tyron Michael and Daravian Ryce are accused of murdering Joheem Meredith. Meredith, 18, arrived at a local hospital just after 9:30 p.m. on May […]
What We’re Tracking: Occasional cloud cover through midweek Becoming warmer and more humid late week Greater chance of storms Friday through Memorial Day Another pleasantly cool night with a few clouds scattered around the area tonight. Temperatures will dip back into the lower to middle 50s by Wednesday morning with a light east wind around […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The 190th Air Refueling Wing out of Forbes Field honored healthcare workers and first responders with a flyover Tuesday afternoon. The air refueling tanker flew over Emporia, Manhattan, Topeka and Lawrence. “This is our chance to honor and say thank you to health care workers and first responders in their fight […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The National Weather Service of Topeka announced Tuesday at least four tornadoes touched down last week in central Kansas. NWS Topeka said severe thunderstorms produced at least four tornadoes on May 14 across Lyon Wabaunsee and Morris counties. The tornadoes were brief and no damage was reported, according to NWS Topeka. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas will move to phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan Friday, more than a week earlier than anticipated. That means groups of 15 or fewer can gather and state-owned casinos and theaters can reopen just in time for the Memorial Day holiday. The governor’s surprise announcement Tuesday came just one […]
wo Topeka men have arrested for aggravated burglary in southeast Shawnee County on Monday.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Chloe Vondemkamp, hair stylist at Affinity Hair and Nail Salon, Fleming Place, 1045 SW Gage Blvd., says,” I am currently booked 2 to 3 weeks out and will be taking on new clients when I catch up”. “We are not taking walk-ins yet and we ask our clients to text us […]
Evergy is committing $2.2 million to help agencies, communities and customers respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday was partly to variably cloudy. It may be similar today with clouds early, then a partly to mostly sunny sky with mild temperatures this afternoon. The wind will remain north/northeasterly for another 24-36 hours. Greater Topeka TuesdayHighs: 72-75Wind: N/NE 10-20 Clouds will be stubborn Wednesday and it may be completely overcast Thursday. Moisture will […]
A Topeka man is behind is booked for 14 counts of aggravated arson.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Firefighters responded to a call of a fire at the Library Park apartments in central Topeka early Tuesday morning. The fire started around 3:15 a.m. on the north side of the building, according to the Topeka Fire Department. Crews were able to contain the fire to the second level. Everyone in […]
WABAUNSEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – On Monday morning the Wabaunsee County Livestock Show Committee sent a letter to Governor Kelly to ask her to let them hold their livestock show in June. On Monday evening they got a response from the Kansas Department of Agriculture saying they should be able to do just that, as […]
LAWRENCE, KAN. (KSNT) – This year’s Miss Kansas and Miss Kansas’ Outstanding Teen competition have been postponed until May of 2021 due to the pandemic. 2019 Miss Kansas Annika Wooton and Miss Kansas’ Outstanding Teen Tori Pedruzzi will hold onto their titles until their successors are named next year at Pratt Community College. “The Miss […]
TOPEKA, KAN. (KSNT) – Tattoo parlors in Northeast Kansas were able to open back up on Monday. Looking Glass Tattoo and Gallery in Topeka will start tattooing on Tuesday. However, it will not be open to the public. Looking Glass will only be doing private sessions with clients who booked appointments and pre-paid before the […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas Treasurer Jake LaTurner filed Monday to be a candidate in the Republican primary for 2nd District of Congress. The seat is currently held by first-term Republican Steve Watkins. KSNT Political Analyst Dr. Bob Beatty analyzed this in the video above.
It's normally the unofficial kickoff to summer with people outside at lakes, parks, and parties. Norman stressed that people need to follow guidelines this weekend.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Lori Goetsch has spent the last 16 years as dean of the K-State Libraries. It may have just been two years ago, but she vividly remembers the day a fire brought Hale Library to its knees. “I was out of town at the time, interestingly enough I was in Fort Worth, […]
HOLTON, Kan. (KSNT) – The coronavirus pandemic means big money for local butchers. The Holton Meat Processing Plant typically books slots six to eight weeks in advance. Now several butchers in the area are all booked with appointments until next spring. All the extra animals are leaving smaller local butchers busier than ever. Many farmers who […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) — Each day of the week, you’ll find volunteers with Common Table cooking up meals to serve to the community. “We’ve been doing this for quite a long time,” Vice Chair Kathryn Focke said. “But still, people don’t realize that we’re here doing this every night.” Riley County has the highest food […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — KSNT will broadcast a live special “Kansas Congressional Town Hall: The Federal COVID-19 Response” from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday. This town hall will be broadcast to more than 99 percent of constituents in Kansas, through a partnership with television stations around the state. The town hall will include […]
What We’re Tracking: Clouds for eastern areas tonight Dry and mild stretch of weather Warmer with storm chances by late week With light breezes and a clear to partly cloudy sky for tonight, temperatures will dip back into the upper 40s and lower 50s across the area. The warmer temperatures should be over eastern areas […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Health Department made a clarification for its reopening plan. Now in phase 1.5, dance studios can now have 1-on-1 lessons. Before, studios were considered to fall under gym restrictions, meaning no group classes. Six-year-old Rileigh Priest has spinal muscular atrophy, which makes it hard for her to get […]
BERRYTON, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two burglars who shot at a homeowner and stole items from them. The sheriff’s office said the burglary happened just after 2 p.m. Monday in the 10000 block of Southeast Paulen Road. The homeowner heard noises in the house and found two men […]