TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A man is in serious condition after he wrecked his car Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews on scene told KSNT News the man was headed up the south ramp onto U.S. 75 when he over-corrected and flipped over. Traffic was impacted on the ramp as crews worked to clear the scene. No […]
What We’re Tracking: Storms tonight Cloudy Thursday with milder temperatures Hot again this weekend Clouds start to increase late this evening as storm chances increase, mainly after midnight and linger through the early morning hours Thursday. Some of the storms could be strong to severe, at least as they initially move into northeast Kansas from […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman held a coronavirus update Wednesday, discussing the number of active outbreaks in the state and more. At the time of the news conference 17,147 positive cases of coronavirus were reported across the state. That includes approximately 10,570 recoveries and 288 deaths. […]
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas Speedway announced it will be holding its upcoming Nascar races without fans. “Over the past month, we have worked closely with public health officials, medical experts as well as state and federal officials to determine if we could run our rescheduled July NASCAR weekend with fans in attendance,” said […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The 47th Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl announced Wednesday it’s added new procedures to protect the health and safety of players, staff and fans. “All activities are being coordinated with assistance from the Shawnee County COVID-19 Task Force,” B.J. Harris, executive director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl, said in a news release. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka police are looking for a suspect in an early morning Oakland neighborhood robbery. Officers responded to a reported robbery around 4:35 a.m. Wednesday at the Kwik Shop at 746 NE Wabash Ave. Witnesses told officers a man entered the store and demanded money from the clerk, according to a press […]
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas City Chief District Judge Julie Robinson sentenced Topeka resident Eric Newman Wednesday morning for the murder of his long time girlfriend, Tamara Tucker. Newman plead guilty to second degree murder in December of 2019, and was sentenced to: 12 years in federal prison 5 years of supervised release Newman […]
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister held an 11:30 a.m. press conference to discuss the sentencing of Topeka resident Eric Newman, who plead guilty to the murder of his longtime girlfriend, Tamara Tucker. The Tucker family joined McAllister to remember Tamara and to request the state of Kansas create a domestic violence […]
Dear Kim, I have a friend whose daughter frequently runs away from home. The family is always putting out Facebook pleas seeking help finding their daughter. She eventually comes back home. She stays put for a little while, then she disappears again. Her family is always devastated. I’ve spoken to the girl. She’s 16 and […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) – The Kansas City Chiefs announced reduced capacity seating for the 2020 season, according to a news release. Due to this change, Season Ticket Members will automatically have their 2020 payment credited to the 2021 season. When reduced capacity single-game tickets go on sale, the team will likely sell tickets for […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Health Foundation Board of Directors approved a fund to help food insecurity, child advocacy and voter participation, according to a news release. The KHF approved $5.39 million in grant funding to be distributed between the following programs: $4.24 million for the Kansas Healthy Food Initiative (KHFI) $750,000 Kansas Action […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka Public School District is holding virtual meetings with parents to discuss back to school options, according to Dr. Tiffany Anderson. A meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. and allows parents to share their preferences on how children return to school, and options available to them, according to Dr. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department is investigating a Wednesday morning convenience store robbery. This happened at the Kwik Shop at 746 N.E. Wabash in the Oakland neighborhood. Topeka Police Watch Commander said this happened around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. Officers said a white man in a gray hooded sweatshirt and a ski mask […]
What We’re Tracking: Hot again Wednesday Storm chances return late – some strong to severe Hot again this weekend Today looks slightly warmer than yesterday, and more humid, with afternoon highs in the middle 90s and dew points well into the 70s. Expect it to feel like it’s near 100° throughout the afternoon hours. Expect […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Peyton Williams is as decorated an athlete as you’ll find from Topeka and now she’s taking her game overseas — Russia, to be exact. She’s headed to hoop in Moscow, but she’s still working on the language. “I know like ‘Dah’ and ‘Nyet’ are yes and no, ‘Privet’ is hello, so […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka city council asked to hear a review of Topeka Police policies after the recent national attention to police brutality. Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran spoke about how they’ve already banned some excessive uses of force like the choke hold. City council members also asked questions about police recruiting and […]
MANHATTAN, Kan (KSNT) – In a 3-2 vote Tuesday, the Manhattan City Commission voted to require masks inside the city limits of Manhattan. That includes the areas east of Tuttle Creek Boulevard in Pottawatomie County. On Monday, the Riley County Commission shot down a countywide order and left the decision up to each city. According […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — A former Emporia State University basketball player is finding out who he is outside of the sport, turning his need to see environmental change into a clothing line. It’s a simple t-shirt you’re wearing right now, most likely cotton. But that one shirt can actually be quite harmful to the environment. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — It is just less than a month away from the August 4, 2020 primary election. This means more political ads have been airing on TV, radio and online, but one major Senate candidate is having more ad trouble than others. The fight is on for republican candidates for the open U.S. […]
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RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Riley County Health Officer issued a new health order Tuesday, ordering all bars and restaurants close at midnight each night of business. This goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday and will remain in effect for 12 days or until the order is amended or rescinded. Health Officer Julie […]