SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) - Several onlookers gathered over the noon hour Wednesday in downtown Salina to watch a piece of history be reinstalled. The new Stiefel spire was placed changing the downtown Salina skyline. In 1954, lightning damaged the upper tiers of the tower. Several top lawyers were removed. The original tower extended four stories [...]
Officials said their elections were overwhelmingly successful, especially given the record turnout.
Texas on Wednesday became the first state with more than 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, and California closed in on that mark as a surge of coronavirus infections engulfs the country. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said all restaurants, bars and gyms statewide will have to close at 10 p.m. starting Friday, a major [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - It's a small gesture but a meaningful one for elementary school students at Logan Elementary in Topeka who spelled out "we love veterans" along the fence line bordering their school property just west of U.S. Highway 24 and Rochester Road. "We normally do a Veterans Day program, but because of COVID-19 [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Rod Willis served two tours in Vietnam when he enlisted after graduating high school. He has since retired after 26 years of service, but still volunteers his time at the Combat Air Museum in Topeka. Former Colonel Rod Willis is a highly decorated veteran, with multiple Purple Hearts and Silver Star [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - We're just 44 days away from Christmas now and even though Thanksgiving comes first, a local radio station is already getting into the Christmas spirit. Our partners at Majic 107.7 started playing Christmas music yesterday at midnight. Their annual tradition is to play Christmas music all day, every day leading up [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor all of those who have served our country in war or peace. The day intended to thank our veterans for their sacrifices. In honor of veterans day I took a look back at some past Veterans Day celebrations, including the annual Veterans Day Parade, [...]
RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - A Manhattan man is reporting the loss of $900 worth of decorative eggs. Riley County Police Officers filed the report for theft in the 3900 block of Westbank Ct. in Manhattan on Nov. 10, just after noon on Tuesday. Officers said a 58-year-old male was the victim after he reported [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Despite a pandemic the Veterans Day Parade organized by the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition will step off the starting line Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at 9:30 am. This years parade theme is “70th Anniversary of the Korean War - You Are Not Forgotten." Veterans honored in Emporia with parade, memorial Wednesday [...]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - Veterans will be honored in Emporia with a Veterans Day parade and Memorial Wednesday morning. The Veterans Day parade will run down Commercial Street in downtown Emporia, starting at 4th Avenue and running to 12th Avenue. Following the parade, a Veterans Day memorial service will be held at the All Veterans [...]
SALINE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - A statewide Silver Alert has been issued by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for a missing man from Salina. Law enforcement has asked for help finding 68-year-old Knute Willison. Willison has been missing since Nov. 4. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, a camo jacket, jeans, and a [...]
This morning will start of cold with temperatures in the 30s just after sunrise, but with a lot of sunshine, we'll make it into the middle 50s. Winds stay light today and tomorrow, making for very pleasant conditions. Another front moves through late tomorrow that will cool us down a bit for Friday afternoon.
OSKALOOSA, Kan. (KSNT) - Coronavirus cases across Kansas are increasing, and the Jefferson County health department is working to stop the spread. Starting Wednesday, the county is re-issuing its mask mandate and reducing crowd sized to 75 people. "In the last week, we've had anywhere between 75 to 83 positive cases," said Emergency Manager Keith [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT)-- Dave Baker has made history a few times in his life, even becoming the first Black, head baseball coach at Kansas State University. Now that he's retired, he's not slowing down. Instead, he's on a new track starting a railroad in his backyard. Mr. Baker was born and raised in Manhattan. He's [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNT) - Wichita State is expected to part ways with head coach Gregg Marshall according to a report from Stadium's Jeff Goodman. Wichita State launched an investigation into Marshall back in October for alleged misconduct. Marshall has been the head coach at Wichita State since 2007 and led the Shockers to the Final [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Zoo received final approval to build a new $75 million aquarium Tuesday from the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Board. That aquarium could bring in everything from sharks to seahorses. It’s going to be on the main path as you enter right before you get to the elephants. [...]
LENEXA, Kan. — A local company is stepping up its fight against coronavirus with an at home test doctors report is as accurate as a nasal swab. Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL) is selling coronavirus saliva tests that anyone can order for $110. “This is the saliva tube. You spit in the part at the top [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Sales & Marketing Executives of Topeka held their monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the Topeka Country Club. The guest speaker for this month's meeting was Mike Trimble, owner and operator of MT Helicopter Solutions and partners with KSNT News. "We provide electronic news gathering for KSNT, we assist law enforcement [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - It's an issue some lawmakers can't seem to agree on, but as more evidence on the benefits of marijuana is made available, marijuana supporters in Kansas may finally see some change. "It's taken a long time to build up the familiarity, education and inform the public about it," said Wichita Representative [...]
The Kansas State Board of Education met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday. They discussed how schools are operating during the pandemic and heard from members of the public.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - As the pandemic continues to disrupt and impact daily life, West Indianola Elementary students made sure that our veterans were not forgotten ahead of Veterans Day. The elementary students made cookies and thank you cards to show their appreciation for the veterans but this time with a twist. In past years [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Flags will fly at half-staff Thursday to honor the death of a Levenworth deputy corporal killed during a school bus accident in October, according to Gov. Laura Kelly. Leavenworth County Deputy Corporal Daniel Abramovitz, 60, collided with a school bus Oct. 31 near 211th Street and McIntyre Road. Medical teams pronounced [...]
MARYSVILLE, Kan. (KSNT) - The Marshall County Health Department reported its first coronavirus-related death Tuesday. The health department said it's not releasing any information about the person. "Now, more than ever, each of us must do our part to prevent the spread of this virus, especially to our most vulnerable residents," said Sue Rhodes, Marshall [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The New York Giants have waived Topeka native Corey Ballentine. The Giants drafted the former Washburn Ichabod and Shawnee Heights standout in the 6th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Ballentine played in 22 games with the Giants and started the first two games of this season. He recorded 16 tackles [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan (KSNT) - With Thanksgiving a few short weeks away, the Kansas State medical director is urging students to use caution when returning home. Students are being warned they can easily bring the virus back to their families, or contract it by going home, according to Dr. Kyle Goerl, Medical Director at Kansas State [...]