TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – CoreFirst Bank & Trust is currently undergoing a major renovation of its headquarters. The renovations began in July 2019 and completion of the project is expected in August 2020. The building was built in 1972. “We are excited to remain on South Topeka Boulevard,” John Fager, Executive Vice President and Director […]
What We’re Tracking: Mostly clear and comfortable tonight Slight storm chance late Wednesday and early Thursday Hot and muggy Friday to Sunday with possible storms Mostly clear and comfortably mild tonight. Lows will fall back close to 60° with fairly low humidity air in place once again. Wind should be light and variable overnight, as […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka’s Worldwide Auto Plaza is holding a car wash and dinner fundraiser from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday to help pay for the funeral services. The car wash can be paid for with a donation, and each plate of food is $15. You can find them at 2074 S. Topeka Blvd. Family members […]
MANHATTAN, Kan (KSNT)- The Riley County Health Department issued a new health order on Tuesday morning following a rise in cases over the past week. Local Health Order No. 13 has the following changes Reduces mass gatherings to 50 people. Restaurants and bars can only operate at 75% capacity. Restaurants and bars must screen their […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A new restaurant opened Tuesday at the Fairlawn Plaza shopping center at 21st and Fairlawn. Wings Etc. offers a wide variety of food from your favorite wings to hamburgers, seafood and more. They have more than 40 beers to choose from, in both bottles and on tap and their specialty, jumbo wings, […]
Dear Kim, With crime that seems to be on the rise, I’m thinking of installing some kind of security system at my home. There are so many options, how do you choose? Anita Topeka Dear Anita, We certainly have more options to consider when it comes to purchasing security systems. The most important thing to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KTMJ) – The Shawnee Heights football teams is back at practice, but it comes with some restrictions. Shawnee Heights High School is making sure they are following all state guidelines, including keeping practice to five hours a day. The coaches and players also have to meet social distancing guidelines. The players are starting to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Jim Cummins, one of the founders of the Dirty Kanza bike race in Emporia has parted ways with the event after a controversial Facebook post about the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks. KSNT News reached out and received this statement from Cummins: I have dedicated the past fifteen years of my […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Police have identified a man found dead in a crashed stolen car after an attempted stop in southeast Topeka. Emergency crews found Ricardo J. Rodriguez, 20, of Topeka, dead in the passenger seat of a stolen car. It had gotten away from an officer during an attempted stop at 5 a.m. […]
Face coverings are required anytime people are unable to maintain 6 feet of physical distancing
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – The Flint Hills Discovery Center is reopening Tuesday, but with new restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. The center will open only to half capacity and signs through out the building encourage sanitizing and social distancing. Director Susan Adams said visitors are encouraged to wear masks. She said staff will also […]
Topeka police have one person under arrest after a shot was fired into a house early Tuesday morning.
We’ve had spotty to scattered thunderstorms over the past four days, but many communities have hardly gotten anything. It’s too dry and we need more water. A boundary slid across the region late Monday, and dew points have dropped considerably. Mugginess should be gone for the next two days before it slowly builds. Today will […]
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Junction City School District is facing the possibility of a major switch up in what schools students may go to in the fall, but it’s not for social distancing. As the school year approaches, USD 475 is looking at more than just how to protect students from coronavirus. They’re […]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – The community is working on plans to raise money for funeral services for the six people killed in a crash in Douglas County. Family members said on Thursday night Anico Kirk, 29, was driving from Florida with her brother Maurice Ross, 27, along with her daughters Yamel Kirk, 11, Umariel Lee, […]
HAMILTON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is searching for another suspect connected to a murder in Hamilton County. The KBI said around noon Friday June 19, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office got reports of a shooting in Syracuse at the Country Apartments. Inside deputies found 21-year-old Kevin Palma-Rodruiguez dead from gunshot […]
MANHATTAN, Kan (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department is investigating after a 60-year-old woman was found dead in her Manhattan home. RCPD said they received a call around 3:30 p.m. Monday after a woman was found unresponsive in the 700 block of Osage Street in Manhattan. Officials told KSNT News this is an ongoing […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department said a broken-down semi has caused road damage and closed down a road in Manhattan. RCPD tweeted just before 8 p.m. Monday Ehlers Road is closed near Ratone Street. There’s also road damage in the area. RCPD said drivers should find an alternate route. It’s unclear […]
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — For over 30 years, The Cat Association of Topeka has placed thousands of cats and kittens in loving new homes. It’s a no-kill shelter that takes in homeless cats. “We provide a home for cats, stays or relinquished cats,” Retail Manager Diane Barnes said. Right now adoptions are closed due to […]
Monday was supposed to be the first day of phasing out coronavirus guidelines in the state’s reopening plan, but now Governor Laura Kelly is making a change.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A man was arrested Monday for attempted burglary after a woman caught him in her home in east Topeka. Topeka Police Sgt. Schulmeister said around 4 p.m. Monday, a woman came home to her house in the 400 block of Southeast Leland Street and tried to go inside her house through […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – The Riley County Health Department will be issuing a new health order following 29 new positive cases over the weekend. Julie Gibbs, director of the Riley County Health Department said in a virtual news conference on Monday that the details are not prepared yet but they will have a new order […]