What We’re Tracking: Few showers, patchy fog late tonight Not as hot this week More rain possible midweek After a few rounds of showers and storms, the ground is very wet. As the sky begins to clear out just a bit overnight, there is a potential for patches of fog during the late night/early morning […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly said Monday the state could potentially move back to Phase 2 of the Ad Astra reopening plan. As of half an hour before her news conference, 25,469 positive cases were reported across the state. That includes 331 deaths. Moving back to Phase 2 would mean mass gatherings would […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – For over three decades a local organization has worked to help young people stay out of trouble by providing them opportunities around the community. The Topeka Youth Project has provided more than 75,000 hours of community service to the Capital City and Shawnee County. The organization offers two programs for people […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department is looking for a person of interest in a July shooting investigation. Just before 6:30 a.m. on July 16, officers went to the 600 block of Southwest Taylor Street on a report of a shooting. When they got there, they found Michael L. Brown, 55, of Topeka […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas State football team got a new commit in the class of 2021, from Hays High School. Linebacker Gaven Haselhorst announced on Twitter Monday morning that he will be headed to Manhattan next fall. The 6’1” Haselhorst had announced Friday that he had received his first division one offer from […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Planning for a new park in Topeka is starting now and builders want your help. Shawnee County leaders have been talking about the Family Park going in at 21st and Urish for months now. One of the architects working on the park, Zach Snethen, told county commissioners on Monday they want […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Washburn University continues to make progress on its indoor athletics facility. The facility which is being built by Crossland Construction remains on schedule despite the coronavirus pandemic. The $20.6 million dollar facility is expected to be completed in October. The exterior of the new building is nearly complete and work continues […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The second spike in Kansas coronavirus cases is starting to wane, according to the state’s top doctor. Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Lee Norman tweeted Sunday that new data shows a leveling-off in the state’s new case count. Norman said it’s still a little too soon to reopen schools, […]
Four more deaths have been recorded in Shawnee County since last Thursday.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Herman Jones sat down Monday morning with KSNT News to discuss allegations of sexual misconduct and complaints of dismissing troopers for the wrong reasons. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s office announced that two high-ranking Kansas Highway Patrol troopers were dismissed from their jobs Thursday. The dismissals of Major […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – U.S.D. 501 Topeka Public Schools district leaders anticipate more need for donated school supplies, in addition to items needed for at-home learning. The district has all students starting school online on September 9. Sarah Sharp with U.S.D. 501 said they are looking at sending kids “remote learning kits” to help students […]
What We’re Tracking: Storms, heavy rain early this morning Scattered showers linger through the day Cooler temperatures in the week ahead A cold front is very slowly making it’s way south this morning. It’s been the focus for storm development since last night, and we’ll continue to see showers and storms through the day. The […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Olympics were supposed to start just a few days ago, but all that changed as the pandemic crossed the globe. Tokyo will wait a year, and so will the debut of skateboarding, a sport implemented and led in the US by a Kansan. Josh Friedberg grew up in Topeka, there […]
ROSSVILLE, Kan. (KSNT) – Graduations all across the country have been postponed or canceled altogether because of the coroanvirus pandemic. But a local high school is making it up to their graduates, even if it might not have been what they always expected. On Sunday afternoon, Rossville seniors and junior high students had their graduation […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (FOX4) – Kansas City Chiefs undrafted free agent wide receiver Alvea Hifo was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday, which likely means he tested positive for the virus. While it might not be what Chiefs fans want to hear, according to Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance and Infectious Control […]
Sierra Nelson and McKenzie Noble have been friends since the seventh grade.
In the times of the coronavirus, when traveling is limited, Visit Topeka is hoping to attract more tourists.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Hayden Catholic High school recognized 93 graduating seniors during their commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon at TPAC. Shelly Buhler, President of Hayden Catholic Schools said, “On behalf of the entire Hayden community, we are grateful to have you here today.” Sydney Hilmer, class Valedictorian said,”Who knew when we headed out for spring […]
What We’re Tracking: Storms, heavy rain likely tonight Few showers early Monday Cooler temperatures in the week ahead A round of showers and storms will slide southward tonight, bringing an end to the round of very hot, humid weather. This break in the heat could also bring about some localized flooding with the western and […]