MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Due to a current and projected surge in statewide coronavirus cases, Kansas State University is streamlining commencement ceremonies planned for Nov. 20-22. In a statement on their website, the university said the new plan calls for no speeches or processionals. The new plan calls for no speeches or processionals, but students will still [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - One person was confirmed dead Friday after a rollover crash in Topeka. It happened around 1:30 p.m. near Highway 75 & Highway 24 in the northbound lanes. The Highway 75 northbound to Highway 24 eastbound ramp was closed, as well as the Highway 24 eastbound to Highway 75 northbound ramp. Both [...]
HERINGTON, Kan. (KSNT) - Dickinson County schools have 350 students in quarantine due to exposure to those who have tested positive with coronavirus. Herington City Manager Branden Dross shared concerns with the community in a letter Nov. 6. "There has been an increase in positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases not just within Dickinson County but [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Today is the First Friday Art Walk in the NOTO Arts District in North Topeka. Several of the NOTO businesses have begun to decorate for the Christmas season. Most NOTO businesses are now open and the public is encouraged to visit and shop the NOTO Arts District. Most stores require a [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Democratic candidate who admitted to circulating revenge porn and was charged at the age of 14 with threatening to shoot a high school student has won a state House seat in Kansas, and party leaders promised Thursday to try to oust him after what they saw as a threat against [...]
LYON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - A county wide mask mandate is in effect for Lyon County as of Nov. 6. The mandate extends from Nov. .6 through Jan. 14, 2021. The public health order was issued by the Lyon County Board of Health and the Lyon County Health Officer. The order offers the following guidance [...]
Some metro voters decided not to vote for any of the party candidates this election, opting instead for Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes.
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - Dense fog in Emporia could cause delays and trouble for traffic today in Emporia and the surrounding area. Winds begin to increase today with mild conditions continuing Later today Our winds begin to pick up, and our temperatures will, once again, be in the mid-upper 70s. Watch: Livestream of fog in [...]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - The 17th Annual "Freedom Fest" is kicking off in Emporia Saturday. This year's event includes a 5k race, a 16 and 40 mile bike race and two rounds of disc golf. "Freedom Fest" is hosted by Emporia Main Street. Community Development Coordinator Jessica Buchholz said this year they are offering both [...]
By the Associated Press and Fox News counts, Biden needs just 6 more electoral college votes to reach the threshold of 270 and be declared the winner.
Our winds begin to pick back up again today, and our temperatures will, once again, be in the mid-upper 70s. We stay in the 70s through the weekend as our winds continue to build through Sunday with gusts upwards of 40 mph by then. A cold front moves through late Monday, bringing much cooler air [...]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) - Jalen Wilson was a highly touted recruit out of high school but in his first game at Allen Fieldhouse his season was taken away. "I haven't played an official game since November 11th, the day I broke my ankle, so I've been just waiting a long time," said Wilson. Wilson played [...]
Below is a list of events happening around the northeast Kansas area that you can take part in virtually or in-person (socially distant, of course). FRIDAY, Nov. 6 NOTO Art Walk The first Friday of every month the NOTO Arts District offers a self-guided tour of galleries, museums, restaurants, bars, and other locally-owned Topeka businesses. [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - At the Topeka Public School board meeting Thursday night, members along with athletic director Colin Cathey discussed how winter sports will be played this season. The school board members decided to start winter sports with moderations on November 16. Swim teams will practice in separate pools. Teams for bowling are awaiting [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan (KSNT) - It is no secret the way kids are learning is changing due to COVID-19, but at the Manhattan Catholic School, students are getting outside, getting a little dirty, and learning about fossils that can be found right here in Kansas. "We just believe right now being outside and getting in the [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The school board met on Thursday to announce they will have remote learning in the case of inclement weather. Students will bring their laptops and iPads home when their is inclement weather in the forecast. They will then log on and have remote learning days instead of using a snow day. [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Election workers here have spent the last two days counting mail-in ballots that are trickling into the Shawnee County Election Office. Once they're all counted, the Election Commissioner Andrew Howell expects a 75% voter turnout, which is a record 87,000 ballots. 85,000 people voted in the 2008 election. Howell said that [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - More than 17,000 mail-in ballots have come in, bringing the outstanding number of mail-in ballots to about 50,000. With some of the close races being watched across the state, the question remains whether this will change the results. Some races in Kansas are within close margins. In some cases, just a [...]
The Kansas Corporation Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss Evergy raising fees on solar power users.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in August expanded the Public Readiness and Preparedness (PREP) Act, allowing pharmacists to give children ages 3 to 18 their immunizations without a doctor's prescription.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Riley County Health Department is providing free coronavirus testing every Thursday until the end of the year. The health department plans to be at a predetermined location from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. every Thursday, except the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The health department asks [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - A car chase in Pottawatomie County occurred Thursday morning after the sheriff's office received a 911 call concerning a vehicle that almost ran over construction workers. Deputies were alerted of the reckless driver driving a black Honda. They were able to locate the vehicle driving west toward Wamego at high speeds. [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Topeka Public Schools sent an email to parents Wednesday telling them to start making arrangements for the possibility to go to online learning. This comes after the Shawnee County Health Department ranked the county in the "uncontrolled category" for the spread of the coronavirus. The email said the Shawnee County Health [...]
What We're Tracking: Above average warmth through the weekend Rain chance Monday night Cooler late next week We'll stay clear tonight as temperatures drop into the mid 40s. Winds will pick up for Friday up to 20 mph from the south helping us warm up into the middle to upper 70s and plenty of sunshine. [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones was placed on the Injured Reserve/Coronavirus list, ESPN reported Thursday. Just hours ago the Chiefs said a staff member tested positive for coronavirus. As of Thursday afternoon, the Chiefs still plan on playing the Carolina Panthers Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. This is a developing [...]