TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Topeka city leaders will soon weigh in on multiple measures to reform the local police department, amidst controversial calls across the country for governments to “defund” police. Topeka city council members are scheduled on Aug. 25 to vote on three issues: Prohibiting the use of force, specifically chokeholds. This will prohibit […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly gave an update on coronavirus in the state Monday. At the time of the news conference, 33,882 positive cases were reported across the state. That includes 21,835 recoveries and 404 deaths. Gov. Kelly wanted to remind Kansas businesses they will open the application process for grants at noon […]
What We’re Tracking: Clear and cooler tonight Lots of sunshine ahead Low humidity this week We’ll have lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures for the next few days. Tonight will be clear with temperatures into the upper 50s and lower 60s again, behind a front that has reinforced the lower humidity for the upcoming week. […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – K-State football games will look a little different for fans. The biggest changes, which were announced Monday: Tailgating is banned Fans must wear masks when entering the stadium and when they cannot keep six feet of separation Only 25 percent of the seats will be filled Once you leave the stadium, […]
A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper's vehicle was struck during a chase on I-70 west of Topeka.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Greater Topeka Partnership held their annual Members’ Championship golf tournament Monday at the Topeka Country Club. Stephanie Wilhelm, Director of Events for the Greater Topeka Partnership said, “Anyone who is a member of the Greater Topeka Partnership is welcome to join us each year for this tournament. This is a […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas State University is starting Fall classes on Monday. Students are asked to wear masks and stay six feet apart at all times. The university is also adjusting how classes will be offered this semester. Thomas Lane, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, said K-State is offering three […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – An early morning fire in the Montara neighborhood south of Topeka caused substantial damage to a duplex. According to dispatchers, the fire was reported at approximately 2:30 a.m. Monday in the 6800 block off SW Windsong Drive. Shawnee Heights Fire Chief Rick Deibert said the fire was accidental in nature and […]
What We’re Tracking: Sunny week ahead Pleasantly warm this week Warming towards the weekend We’ve got a quiet weather pattern setting up for the next several days. We’ll have lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Today will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the middle 80s. Tonight, we’ll be able to cool off into the […]
After a difficult time due to the pandemic, the Heartland Motorsports Park hoped their packed weekend filled with events turned that around.
Jeff Darr of Topeka has been involved in equality movements since he was eight years old and growing up in the 1960's.
DONIPHAN COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) — 55-year-old Darren Blandin was found dead in a creel just South of Troy, on August 13. A full death investigation is going on now to figure out what happened. On August 13, just before 10:00 a.m., the Doniphan County Sheriff’s Office got a call from someone in the area who […]
MISSION VALLEY, Kan. (KSNT) — All pre-K-12th grade school facilities in the Mission Valley, USD 330, school district will be closed on August 17th and 18th. William Clark is the superintendent and said the temporary closure is because a staff member at the high school tested positive for COVID-19. Closing the schools will allow the […]
What We’re Tracking: Isolated storms tonight, mainly northwest More sunshine ahead of us Pleasantly warm summer week ahead For tonight, we’ll keep an eye on clusters of showers and storms in Nebraska that could hold together and drop into portions of our viewing area during the evening and tonight. The best chance will be over […]