What We’re Tracking: Slight storm chance tonight Still hot toward the 4th of July Heating up again next week A slight chance for storms develops across the area tonight, but most of the region will stay partly cloudy and humid as lows only fall into the lower to middle 70s. Light east wind will die […]
(KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly released guidelines Thursday on a new policy requiring most Kansans to wear a mask in public when social distancing is not an option. Here’s a breakdown of how counties in our viewing area are following the order: Clay County At the county commission meeting Wednesday, commissioners said they believe in the value […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County officials announced the July 4 car show will proceed as planned during their Thursday commission meeting. The show will take place in Tinman Circle at Lake Shawnee on July 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shawnee County Commissioners did moved the Spirit of Kansas fireworks show to September.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Commission rejected Gov. Laura Kelly’s mask order during their Thursday meeting. Shawnee County officials are now drafting a new mask policy based on the recommendations outlined in Gov. Kelly’s original order. Officials will discuss the new county policy next week. Individual counties will still need to follow specific […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka Police took one woman into custody Thursday morning after finding a man shot in the back yard of a central Topeka home. A TPD Shift Commander said officers responded to a call of reported shots fired at 1419 SW Boswell Ave. around 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Upon arrival, they found a […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County Commissioners moved the Spirit of Kansas fireworks show to September during their Thursday meeting. City officials said they are tentatively planning the show for Sept. 11.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Republican Party canceled their final U.S. Senate debate scheduled for July 15 Thursday after disagreements on the format, according to a press release. Republican candidates Bob Hamilton, Kris Kobach and David Lindstrom are refusing to participate in the debate format officials agreed upon in January of 2020.
Free car washes are available on July 4th for veterans and active military personnel.
OSKALOOSA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local chapter of Boy Scouts of America is moving forward with summer scout camps despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Jayhawk Area Council will be hosting campers at Falley Scout Reservation in Jefferson County starting on Sunday. Camp Director Britta McKee said they have been working with Jefferson County Emergency Management […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County’s health officer has suggested leaders cancel the Spirit of Kansas fireworks show scheduled for July 4. County commissioners are meeting today to discuss coronavirus policy, including the governor’s new face mask guidelines and upcoming 4th of July events. County officials are still considering recommendations at this time. Count on […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Another alligator spotted Thursday morning at Wildcat Creek is not from Manhattan Reptile World, the store owner said. Manhattan Reptile World owner Colin Cudney said the alligator spotted at Wildcat Creek Thursday morning is much smaller than Pebbles, the female alligator that died in a trap in June. The missing alligator […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Darting Basketball Academy teamed up with some of the best high school basketball players in Topeka to start a campaign to fight for racial equality. The campaign is called “Better Together” and they hope it’ll bring change in our community and encourage people to have the “tough, but necessary” conversations […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – A second alligator has been spotted on Linear Trail in Manhattan, according to a Manhattan Parks and Recreation Facebook post. The alligator was spotted Thursday morning between S. Manhattan Avenue and Pecan Circle near wildcat Creek. It is still on the loose, according to the facebook post. KSNT called Manhattan Reptile […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Gov. Laura Kelly released guidelines on a new policy requiring most Kansans to wear a mask in public when social distancing is not an option, according to a news release. Under the new order, masks will be required: At all times when inside a public space, including workplaces, when social distancing is not possible. […]
(WXIN) – In addition to fireworks, there’s something else that will catch your attention in the night sky this holiday weekend—the buck moon eclipse. In Kansas, the eclipse will be most visible on July 4 around 11:30 p.m., and is said to last around two and a half hours, according to Time and Date. The […]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) – A flash flood warning has been issued for Lyon County until 9:30 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Law enforcement reported flood waters flowing over Road 150 in the 900 to 1000 block area. They have asked people to avoid the area and find an alternative route. Emporia and surrounding […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s been a month since a Kansas City man was murdered after a protest near the Plaza. Now, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is showing support to his son and helping him reach for the stars. Jayden Francois dreams of becoming an astrophysicist. “I have always loved astrophysics. My dad got me […]
What We’re Tracking: Muggy air sticks with us Hit or miss storms this week Typical summertime pattern through the next several days There’s a slight chance for some isolated showers and storms south of I-70 this morning, otherwise, we’ll have partly cloudy skies today. The humidity we’ve been dealing with the last few days sticks […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – As restrictions come down to coronavirus, local sports are looking to keep their seasons alive. KSHSAA plans to move forward with the fall sports season despite rumors on social media indicating otherwise. “That rumor is totally not accurate,” KSHSAA executive director Bill Faflick said. “Unfortunately someone was pretty irresponsible with social […]
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – As coronavirus continues to spread, local businesses are forced to make plans to keep their workers and their customers safe. The decisions they make have an impact on community safety too. This week Loving Arms Childcare and Preschool in Junction City had to make a tough choice when they realized […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local family is hoping a Netflix documentary will help them get answers in a Kansas murder that happened 16 years ago. The family of Alonzo Brooks had a watch party Wednesday night for a new Netflix crime series that features his death. Brooks was 23 years old in 2004 when […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WDAF) — Whataburger is looking to open future restaurants in Kansas City and Tennessee, and will begin franchising for the first time in nearly two decades, the company confirmed Tuesday in an exclusive interview with the San Antonio Business Journal, which is a sister publication of the Kansas City Business Journal. James Turcotte, senior […]
Camryn Clark, 15, Savannah Mazas, 16, and Anna Newcome, 15, are all working toward becoming an Eagle Scout in Topeka's Scouts BSA Troop 7.
Governor Kelly did not take funding away from schools.
Three of the four participating candidates are boycotting.