What We're Tracking: Windy tonight Breezy conditions continue through Thursday Rain likely by Saturday The wind will try to relax slightly for a couple hours early in the night, but the overall trend is for a windy night ahead of us. Those strong winds will be in the 20-35mph range with gusts still hitting 40-50mph [...]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) - KU Athletics announced Wednesday the KU football games vs Texas scheduled for this Saturday is postponed to Dec. 12. This is because of KU's inability to meet minimum position requirements as established by the Big 12 Conference. KU said the position group affected has a combination of injuries and coronavirus contact [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSNT) - Nexstar's Washington, D.C. reporter Raquel Martin caught up with newly elected Congressman Jake LaTurner who will represent Kansas 2nd District congressional seat. Republican Jake LaTurner beat Democratic candidate Michelle De La Isla keeping this district congressional seat red in the northeast and east-central portions of Kansas. LaTurner took a few moments to answer some questions facing [...]
(KSNT) - Emergency crews are working to put out several wildfires in northeast Kansas Wednesday. Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse is urging people in the area or city of Delia to evacuate immediately. He said if you have the coronavirus or symptoms and you've evacuated, please stay in your vehicle but move away from the [...]
ST. MARYS, Kan. (KSNT) - A grass fire has caused a two-vehicle crash just west of Rossville. It happened just before 1 p.m. Wednesday. Shawnee County Communications told KSNT News smoke from the fire was likely a factor in the 2-vehicle crash. Local law enforcement said visibility is low in the area right now. People [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The City of Topeka announced in late October that Deputy Chief Bryan Wheeles would take over as Interim Chief in January after TPD Chief Bill Cochran retires on January 1st. A search for a permanent Chief of Police will take place in early 2021. KSNT News talked with him Wednesday about [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNT) – Wichita police said they arrested a suspect involved in robbing the Dollar General Store in the 4500 block of East Pawnee on a Sunday. Officers said the suspect walked into the store around 8:20 p.m. armed with a machete and proceeded to demand money from the store employee. The suspect fled [...]
A surge of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. is sending people back to stores to stockpile again, leaving shelves bare and forcing retailers to put limits on purchases.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Cats can be asymptomatic carriers of coronavirus, but pigs are unlikely to be significant carriers of the virus according to a recently published study from Kansas State University. "Other research has shown that COVID-19-infected human patients are transmitting SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus disease) to cats; this includes domestic cats and even large cats, [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital broke ground Wednesday morning on the fourth Topeka St. Jude Dream Home. This home is located at 2524 SE Neptune Ct. in Aquarian Acres in southeast Topeka and will be built by Drippé Homes. Tickets go on sale in April for $100 each. The house and [...]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - Emporia State University President Allison Garrett said it is clear fall commencement will have to be virtual. “I think when you look at the numbers, I think it’s just clear,” Garrett said. As the semester ends for many colleges across the country KSNT News checked in with Emporia State University President Allison Garrett who said [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Dillons Pharmacy announced the introduction of rapid antibody testing across its pharmacies to help patients find out if they have previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In October, Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. announced the launch of rapid antibody at its pharmacies. The [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Topeka Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle campaign kicks off Friday in Topeka. The non-profit hopes to raise $237,000 through this year's campaign. This year's campaign launch will be a scaled back event due to the pandemic. It will be at the Topeka Salvation Army at 1320 Southeast 6th Avenue in [...]
Red Flag Waring in effect until 6:00 pm - Anderson, Brown, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Marshall, Morris, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, and Washington counties Wind Advisory in effect until 6:00 pm - Anderson, Brown, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Morris, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, [...]
OLPE, Kan. (KSNT) - Olpe football will take on Lyndon on Friday in a repeat of their toughest matchup of the year, this time in Sub-State. When you think about Olpe football, there's a lot of tradition, and that all starts with their head coach Chris Schmidt. He grew up there, he played there, he's [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - A group of neighbors in Topeka are asking for change after a local teen was hit by a car over the weekend. Stevie Ann Turner was 16 years old when she was hit and later died. The accident happened in the 1500 block of Northwest Lyman road, and neighbors said they [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Topeka police are responding to a reported fight next to the Sonic on 29th and Gage Boulevard. Officers are currently talking to two men on scene, and one woman has been put in handcuffs, according to a reporter on scene. This is a developing story and will be updated as more [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)-- A Topeka woman is bringing her passion for art to the city by hand-making homeware with a message. Diane Horn and her family moved to Topeka almost 10 years ago from Florida. Horn always had a passion for art, specifically pottery. She put it to the side for a couple of years [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A superstar in Florida is challenging his favorite football player to his favorite game, but it doesn’t involve the pigskin. He’s challenging Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes to cornhole, a popular tailgate game Mahomes plays in a State Farm commercial. “Hey there, Mahomie,” Trevor Caballero said. “I saw the State [...]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) - With everything that has been going on involving coronavirus, one local Christmas tree farm wanted to assure the community that they weren't going anywhere. The Strawberry Hill Christmas Tree Farm has been in business for 37 years. Lyn Walther and her husband planted their roots in the Lawrence area back in [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Seaman Public Schools is moving middle school and high school students to remote learning until mid-January, according to Superintendent Dr. Steve Noble. Beginning Monday, Nov. 23, students at Seaman Middle School and Seaman High School will move to remote learning until Jan. 19. 2021. Pre-K and Elementary schools will remain in-person [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Washburn Rural basketball standout Joe Berry has committed to play basketball at Army. Berry announced the decision on his Twitter account on Tuesday evening.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - The city of Manhattan launched a new campaign this week to help spread cheer during the coronavirus pandemic. It's called the "Spread Manhappiness" project. The campaign is to help raise awareness on public health and safety practices during the pandemic all while being kind to one another. This is done by [...]
Lawmakers said that only a completely revamped system could be able to correct the problems the department of labor is seeing.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Topeka native and former Topeka High School graduate Teven Jenkins has accepted an invitation to the Resse's Senior Bowl. The Reese's Senior Bowl is a college football all-star game held each year for the top seniors in the country who've completed their eligibility. It's a showcase for NFL scouts and will [...]