What We’re Tracking: Isolated storms possible through this evening Hot for the next several days Isolated afternoon storms possible through Tuesday Isolated storms are possible before sunset today, but should decrease after the sun goes down. That’ll leave just a few clouds around for fireworks viewing, and it should end up being warm and dry! […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The College Hill neighborhood, located just north of Washburn University, canceled their annual 4th of July parade and festivities this year because of coronavirus. Instead of a full-blown parade, the neighborhood opted for a walking parade instead. People were encouraged to dress in their red, white and blue. As well as […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Spirit of Kansas 4th of July car show took place at Lake Shawnee’s Tinman Circle, near Reynolds Lodge, on the east side of Lake Shawnee Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “We are hoping for around 100 cars,” Ed White said, the event organizer. “We give out awards for […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF)- Royals catcher Salvador Perez has tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced on July 4. The athlete is asymptomatic and staying at his Kansas City home. He said his family is safe and he feels good. “I don’t feel anything. Nobody home right now. Everyone in my family tested negative. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A Topeka man celebrated a huge milestone birthday Friday. Harold Feyh turned 105. For his birthday, friends and family held a parade. They wanted to celebrate this amazing achievement safely, so they all wished him a happy birthday from a safe distance. Feyh even shared his secrets to a long life. […]
LAKE PERRY, Kan. (KSNT) – Some Fourth of July plans are now being spent closer to home, instead of traveling, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Many are actually spending the holiday weekend camping at area lakes. After last year’s spring rain and summer flooding, followed by coronavirus this year, rangers at Lake Perry said they […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The First Friday Artwalk for July featured live music by Delta Haze, violinist Roy Tanner and dancing by Ballet Folklorico. There was new art exhibit in the Morris Art Gallery and vendors sold everything from antiques to fine art. First Friday Artwalk is held in the NOTO Arts District on North […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Cruise Night Car Club held its weekly cruise night Friday evening at Big O Tires on S.W. Wanamaker. “This is a 1959 Devine Pink Cadillac,” Paul Dultmeier said, an antique car enthusiast about his car. “They sold a lot of them to Mary Kay. I got this car in […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The popular ‘Spirit of Kansas’ fireworks show is held at Lake Shawnee every Fourth of July, but this year it is pushed back to September because of coronavirus. But people in Topeka aren’t letting that stop them from having fun. Some say they’re still planning to spend time by the lake, […]
A day before the Fourth of July, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) visited the Colmery-O'Neil V.A. Medical Center on Friday.
The Legend at Capital Ridge assisted living facility in Topeka on Friday brought people the Fourth of July celebration they may be missing out on this year.
Patriotism is on display in one local town this Fourth of July weekend.
The coronavirus pandemic is fueling local fireworks sales.
What We’re Tracking: Isolated storms wrap up tonight Hot through 4th of July weekend and beyond Isolated afternoon storms possible Temperatures fall back a bit tonight, dropping close to 70° for much of the area. After showers and storms decrease, we’ll be left with a partly cloudy sky tonight. Light wind and fairly humid air […]