TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka police have identified the victims of a south Topeka shooting. Calvin E. Coleman Jr., 19, and Angelo D. Epps, 35, both of Topeka, were shot and killed near Southwest 37th Street and South Kansas Avenue late Monday night. A third person was hurt in the shooting. Topeka Police Chief Bill […]
(KSNT) – The Pac-12 Conference has joined other conferences across the country in canceling their fall sports until the end of the 2020 calendar year. This comes about an hour after the Big Ten announced its cancellation of fall sports. “The health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes and all those connected to Pac-12 sports […]
What We’re Tracking: Warm and humid this week A few more chances for rain Cooler next week Temperatures tonight stay around average as we fall into the upper 60s and lower 70s tonight with partly cloudy skies. Warm, humid conditions will stick around through the end of the week. Highs will be fairly steady through […]
(KSNT) – American Idol is holding virtual auditions nationwide throughout the next few weeks. Kansans can audition on Tuesday, August 18th. The new concept, Idol Across America will hold Zoom auditions nationwide in order to place people on the show. The custom built Zoom technology will make the audition process easier than ever, a press […]
(WLNS/KSNT) – The Big Ten Conference announced Tuesday all fall sports are postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. This includes football, men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. “The mental and physical health and welfare of our student-athletes has been at the center of every decision we have made regarding the ability […]
KDHE has amended its travel quarantine list, removing the state of Florida and adding attendance at mass gatherings greater than 500 people
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Washburn University is having their move-in day this week. Students moving into campus housing were scheduled to move in on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Times were staggered throughout the day to limit the number of students and their families gathering together. President Jerry Farley said, “Today is our […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – With the decision looming of whether or not to cancel college football this fall, business owners in Manhattan are ready the worst. Scott Sieben is the owner of Kite’s Bar, Mr. K’s and the soon to be Rockin K’s right across from Bill Snyder Family Stadium. It seems like the perfect […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Morris Art Gallery in the NOTO Arts Center is featuring an art exhibit by Washburn University Art Professor Azyz Sharafy. The exhibit contains art pieces that depict a wide variety of artwork, including 3D, special effects and science fiction. The art exhibit will be at the NOTO Arts Center through […]
What We’re Tracking: Warm and humid this week A few more chances for rain Cooler next week Warm, humid conditions will stick around for the next several days. Highs will be fairly steady through this time, too. We should be in the upper 80s to low 90s all the way through Saturday. And with that […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Police are investigating a shooting that killed two people and injured another person in South Topeka late Monday night. Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran was at the scene just southeast of 37th and South Kansas Avenue Tuesday morning. He told KSNT News the shootings were the result of a domestic situation. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Police are investigating a shooting that killed two people and injured another person in South Topeka late Monday night. Officers went to the mobile home park near 38th and South Park Avenue around 10:15 p.m, according to Shawnee County Dispatch. When police arrived, they found three shooting victims. Topeka Police say […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran talked with KSNT News on Monday about several topics surrounding the community. Chief Cochran first mentioned the challenge of recruiting new officers and overcoming the negativity that comes with it. “I think over the past three years our community endeavors have paid dividends and I think […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — This year’s Cider Days Fall Festival has been canceled, organizers announced Monday. This is the first time in nearly 40 years the event will not take place. Organizers decided to cancel the event due to coronavirus concerns. “My wife and I are saddened to have to cancel one of Topeka’s longest […]
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Saline County Sheriff’s Office said the identification of ‘Miss Molly’ has been confirmed through dental records. Last July, the body of ‘Miss Molly’ was exhumed so that samples could be obtained for DNA testing. The resulting DNA profile was entered in the FBI Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), and in […]
MANHATTAN, Kan (KSNT) – The Riley County Health Department (RCHD) issued a new health order Monday, reversing the rule to require restaurant and bar employees to be screened before each shift. “Records of employee health screening at bars and restaurants do not have to be maintained or made available to the Riley County Health Department. […]
WAMEGO, Kan. (KSNT) – A crash Monday in the Wamego area caused downed power lines and some traffic lights to not work, according to emergency officials. The Wamego Police Department said a crash happened close to Last Stop on Lincoln Avenue and a power pole was hit. Traffic lights were also down at Highway 24 […]
Legislative leaders and Governor Laura Kelly voted to approve 60 million dollars for internet connectivity needs. It will help rural areas without service and improve speeds for communities with slow internet.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Conferences across the nation have either postponed their college football seasons or have pondered the idea of doing so. K-State Athletic Director Gene Taylor tweeted Monday afternoon that he is appreciative of the fans for being patient, and is trying to be as cautious as he can when thinking about the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSNT) – Reports of shots fired at the White House Monday evening caused President Donald Trump to be pulled out of a news briefing by the Secret Service. He was rushed away after shots were fired outside the White House. The Secret Service had rushed the president out of the room as he […]
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – A local nonprofit is working to keep healthy families and healthy communities in Geary County. For almost nine years, Delivering Change has worked with mothers throughout their pregnancy and beyond to help them make sure they know how to stay healthy and take care of their baby. It all started […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The City of Topeka’s Municipal Court has cancelled this year’s Clean Slate Day. The event is usually held in September, but due to coronavirus concerns the event was cancelled. In a news release, the court said the event draws too large of a crowd to adequately adhere by social distancing and […]
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – Tempers were high as local bar owners pleaded with Shawnee County Commissioners to allow them to loosen their restrictions on bars on Monday. The owner of Abigail’s Bar, Frankie Saiya, said because of the restrictions, they are forced to be closed 17 hours a week. He said that’s about 20% […]