What We’re Tracking: Becoming warmer and more humid toward the weekend Occasional rain Thursday night through Memorial Day Stronger storms possible Friday and Saturday The long stretch of cool to mild weather will come to an end as warmer weather spreads in over the next several days. Lows tonight will still be mild in the […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local bank is celebrating 150 years of business. Kaw Valley Bank, located at 1110 N Kansas Ave., started out as Oakland State Bank in north Topeka in 1870. In the 1920’s Glenn Swogger Sr. and his father J.S. Swogger, purchased Oakland State Bank and in 1933 changed the name to Kaw […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Police were on scene at a home in east Topeka at least twice on Wednesday. Topeka police said a person of interest in Wednesday’s early morning shooting was taken into custody in the 400 block of Southeast Rice Road. The person is currently being interviewed at the Law Enforcement Center. Several […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Students in Shawnee County can now register for a free, virtual summer camp. The Topeka Public School district created a website with online classes to help students keep learning over the summer. The site includes a mix of video lessons on things like foreign languages and fitness. The district’s Assistant Superintendent, […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – KSNT Morning Show Anchor Brittany Moore talked with president of Emporia State University, Allison Garrett, who outlined how campus would proceed with reopen for the fall. For more details on campus reopen, the sports season and CARE Act Aid for students, watch the full interview above.
Temperatures have been below normal for the past 6-7 weeks, although it will become a little warmer and more humid as the weekend approaches. Each day this week has started with clouds, and some spots have had to wait until early to mid-afternoon for sunshine to break through. Clouds will be stubborn Wednesday with spotty […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A shooting at a mobile home park in north Topeka leaves one person in life-threatening condition early Wednesday morning. Officers went to the Coachlight Village Mobile Home park around 2:00 a.m. on a shooting call, according to the Topeka Police Department. They found the victim with life-threatening injuries from a gunshot […]
TOPEKA, KAN. (KSNT) – Crunch Fitness in Topeka is reopening its doors on Wednesday. “We’re really excited to bring people this second grand opening,” says Crunch Fitness sales manager Brandon Spitler. Crunch Fitness was only open for two weeks before the pandemic forced gyms to shut down. “Nobody got charged for anything. Their free 30 […]
HOLTON, Kan. (KSNT) — Two local sisters are stepping up and helping healthcare workers by using a 3-D printer. Natalie and Brooke Willcott are doing something some 13 and 12-year-olds aren’t thinking aboutwhile spending their days inside. About a year ago, Natalie wanted to learn how to do some 3-D printing. So, she and her […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – One year after a tragic accident that killed a Topeka toddler, his mom is sharing their story in hopes that it can help save others. With just one look around the Friess house, it’s obvious: they love family pictures. Jennifer Friess treasures each of those pictures. “I have hundreds of pictures […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Normally around 1,000 people go to Hummer Sports Park to raise money for cancer research, but this year it’s going digital. In order to keep people safe, every night this week there is an online event at 7 p.m. There are lip sync battles and silent auctions to raise money. The […]
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (WDAF) – A Johnson County family filed a lawsuit Monday against a senior living facility. They argue Brighton Gardens didn’t do enough to prevent their loved one of dying from COVID-19. Gordon Grohmann is described as a family man, a father who was deeply loved by his children. According to court documents, […]
TOPEKA, Kan. – Capper Foundation is working towards re-opening their Pediatric Therapy Services, Adult Day Services at all facilities, and continue their services to 100 adults with disabilities. Their need for protective equipment has increased substantially in the midst of the pandemic. When the foundation’s doors reopen, everyone that enters one of our facilities will […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) — Inspired by a vintage activity, Manhattan Catholic Schools has found a unique way to grow some hope in their community. The school’s STREAM Coordinator Patsy Johnson came up with the idea to create a victory garden. STREAM stands for science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math. “We started the victory garden […]
IRVING, Tex. – The Big 12 is home to some of the best athletes in the world across its many sports and now it’s time to decide who the best of the best was this last year. Fans will be able to vote for their male and female choices from May 22 until May 26 […]
Lawmakers on Thursday are returning to the Capitol for a one-day legislative session, but procedural changes will be implemented to maintain social distancing.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — While Governor Kelly announced plans for the state to enter the next phase in reopening on Friday, it’s up to local counties on how they want to move forward. Shawnee County Health Officer Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino said Shawnee County plans on following the governor’s lead. They’ll be looking over the plan […]
Many businesses are cleaning more, having people wear masks, and making customers keep their distance from each other. But a customer or employee could still contract the virus and spread it inside a store.
Kansas state park employees are expecting thousands of Kansans to visit their sights for Memorial Day weekend, and they say it is also safe to do so.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Three City of Topeka leaders have been laid off because of the coronavirus pandemic, the city announced Tuesday. The first position let go was Deputy City Manager Doug Gerber. He briefly filled in as interim city manager before current manager Brent Trout took that role. City Emergency Manager Jim Green was […]
The task force will help develop an economic recovery plan.
The Governor will meet with the President on Wednesday.
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (WDAF) — A pilot made an emergency landing Tuesday afternoon on I-470 in Lee’s Summit. He managed to safely land between a number of drivers headed east on the interstate. Eyewitness Nate Frazier captured the dramatic landing on video, which you can watch at the top of the page. The yellow and […]
MANHATTAN, KAN. (KSNT) – The Dillons East location in Manhattan received a special surprise from former Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder. Snyder sent the store a letter thanking the workers at Dillons for “the amazing sacrifices each of them make daily to service our community in this most dangerous and unprecedented time.” Snyder added, […]