What We're Tracking: First freeze tonight Cooler weekend ahead Rain and Snow chance Sunday/Monday *FREEZE WARNING* goes into effect overnight through tomorrow morning as our temperatures drop into the mid-upper 20s tonight. So bring those plants in or cover them if you can as this will be a killing freeze, and undo your hoses from [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - The Manhattan Fire Department announced Friday five firefighters have tested positive for coronavirus. MFD said the firefighters went to an event off-duty and are believed to have contracted the virus there. “We have worked on contingency plans for a potential outbreak situation since the beginning of the pandemic to ensure uninterrupted [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The YWCA of Northeast Kansas held its Week Without Violence campaign during the week of Oct. 18-24. The week concluded with a rally at the Kansas State Capitol. YWCA of Northeast Kansas CEO, Kathleen Marker addressed the group and introduced Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla as guest speaker. Week Without [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - There's a new restaurant in Topeka and they're hiring. The Big Biscuit opened Friday in southwest Topeka near 29th and Wanamaker. Currently, they have about 30 employees and want to hire 10-15 more people. The restaurant's Multi-Unit Manager Scott Jayne said they're serving up comfort style breakfast and lunch, seven days [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo announced one of its lions, Avus, had to be euthanized Friday morning. “Avus had been experiencing age-related issues for some time,” said Zoo Director Brendan Wiley. “Earlier this week we noticed a significant decline in his well-being. We did a comprehensive exam and tried new medication but did [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Employees at BNSF Railway in Topeka were told Friday that 104 of them would lose their jobs the first week in November. A statement from BNSF read: Due to lower freight volumes and a significant reduction in locomotives and railcars required on our network, BNSF Railway has made the difficult decision to [...]
Wanamaker Elementary School is one of many schools statewide that has returned to in-person schooling. For some students and staff, the change is welcome. “I can honestly say they’re happy to be back,” said Alice Reinert, a librarian at the school. Reinert said the return has helped her better connect with students, while keeping them [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The annual downtown Topeka holiday parade on Dec. 5 will take a different route in 2020. Downtown Topeka Inc., which organizes the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade, has decided the parade will be a reverse parade. That means people would drive by a certain route to look at the different parade [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - The Kansas State University Wildcats square off against the Kansas University Jayhawks at the Sunflower Showdown in Manhattan Saturday. The game starts at 11:00 a.m. and some bars are opening early to take advantage of the football crowds. Scott Sieben is the owner of three bar and grills in Manhattan: Mr. [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Are you ready to get your fright on? With only two weekends left the Topeka Haunted Woods at Forest Park is seeing more guests than in previous years. The organization attributes that to the event being held outside. "We're seeing a rise in visitors because it is outside," Shannon Wilson told [...]
The United States recorded more than 75,000 confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday -- a mere hundreds of cases away a single-day record set in July.
Rain showers come to an end this morning, and we become mostly sunny through the afternoon. Highs today will be in the upper 40s, and tomorrow will start off frosty with highs making it to near 50°. Our next system moves in Sunday starting out as rain and transitioning to snow through the night.
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - Coronavirus is now leading to high school football games being cancelled across the state. Highland Park's Thursday evening game was canceled after a student tested positive, but a spokesperson for the district said the entire team is now doing remote learning to keep other students safe. Jefferson West High had [...]
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - Coronavirus is now leading to high school football games being cancelled across the state. Highland Park's Thursday evening game was canceled after a student tested positive, but a spokesperson for the district said the entire team is now doing remote learning to keep other students safe. Jefferson West High had [...]
"General maintenance and upkeep with the parts of the dam that rarely see the light of day," said Brian McNulty.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - A Topeka family is volunteering their time to make sure no one in their Topeka community goes hungry. "Tables of Blessings" hands out food every Thursday in Topeka, gathering food from the Topeka Rescue Mission and handing it out to anyone that needs it. "We started doing this when everything was [...]
RILEY, Kan. (KSNT) - Coming off of a trip to the state championship two years ago, Riley County's Nic Allen was primed for a huge junior year, but in one play, his season was taken away and his career in doubt. "When he didn't get up and look like he was ready to go we [...]
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden hurtled toward Thursday night's final debate, which may be the trailing incumbent's best chance to change the race's trajectory with just 12 days left until the election.
WAMEGO, Kan. (KSNT)- Wamego High School suspended both the head football coach and assistant coach after their home game on October 16. Coach Weston Moody said he got in an argument with the referees and he apologizes for what was said. The Kansas State High Schools Activities Association (KSHSAA) is not responsible for the suspension [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Friends of Topeka Zoo is launching its new light show just in time for this year's holiday season. Zoo Lights will begin November 27th, allowing visitors to walk around the zoo and enjoy various holiday celebrations and decorations including twinkling lights, dazzling displays, festive activities and meeting Santa Claus. Tickets will [...]
Below is a list of events happening around our area that you can take part in virtually or in-person (socially distant, of course). FRIDAY, Oct. 23 YWCA March & Rally The Young Women's Christian Association is holding its annual Rally at the Capitol at 11:30 a.m. on the South steps of the Kansas State Capitol [...]
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – A man arrested in Kannapolis, North Carolina has been accused of planning to assassinate Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden. New court documents released on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, show investigators arrested Alexander Hillel Treisman back in May 2020. Investigators said Treisman owned a van found at a Kannapolis bank [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Tensions flared at Thursday's Shawnee County Commission meeting after a surge in coronavirus cases in the area. The Shawnee County Health Department released its weekly scorecard detailing community transmission and severity. The score increased from 11 to 16 points, putting Shawnee County just below the "uncontrolled" level. The score update came [...]
What We're Tracking: Cold front moves through this evening Cooler again tonight into Friday Rain and Snow chance late weekend A cold front is already moving through the area this evening and will continue to do so over the next few hours. This will bring in a chance for some showers and thunderstorms ahead of [...]