WICHITA, Kan. (KSNT) - Police said a man wearing a Santa hat robbed a Family Dollar store at knifepoint this morning. An employee of the store in Wichita said that around 9 a.m., a man armed with a knife demanded money from him. After the robber got some money, he ran out the door. Police [...]
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
What We're Tracking: Early snow showers wrap up Clearing, cool for Wednesday Warmer by the end of the week A few areas of light snow will continue to push to the east and move out as the night goes on. Overnight looks to be quite cold as clouds clear out tonight and winds relax, our [...]
Walmart representatives told 8News that the anonymous secret Santa paid off the remaining store balance of $50,000 -- which included around 100 people's layaways.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Washburn Ichabods are ranked #10 in the National Association of Basketball Coaches poll. It's the first time the Ichabods have reached the top 10 since 2013. Washburn is off to a 5-0 start on the season and returns to action Thursday at home against Central Missouri.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - A call to a dispatcher for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office led to a kind of Christmas miracle for a young mother. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office had received several calls about a 24-year-old Princeton woman walking along the highway between Princeton and Ottawa around 7 a.m. On several occasions, [...]
When his adopted parents passed away in 1991, he began his search with only a maiden name and a black and white photo.
The White House will hold its first press briefing Tuesday after the Electoral College confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the country's next president.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - An order from the Kansas Corporation Commission will require utilities to offer 12-month payment plans and waive late fees to avoid disconnection for residential and small businesses. A report shows that the payment plans and the waiver of late fees appear to be working. Nearly 90% of customers are able to [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - A fruit company is smelling their way into the holiday spirit with a free gift for anyone with an internet connection Del Monte Fresh Produce is giving away a new scented gift wrap for free starting Thursday to anyone who emails the business, while supplies last. To get some of the [...]
RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - Additional free COVID-19 testing will now be available for Riley County residents. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment partnered with WellHelath to offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing. The saliva-based PCR testing checks for active coronavirus. Residents can expect results within 48-96 hours after testing. WellHealth will offer drive-through testing [...]
Christmas came early for one Kansas family. They got a delivery from some unexpected people.
University Veterinary Care Center is a paid sponsor of FOX 43 AM Live and is responsible for this content. TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – With the weather getting colder, Dr. Amy Guernsey stopped by FOX 43 AM Live on Tuesday to give some tips on how to keep your pet safe throughout winter. How cold is [...]
Hundreds more U.S. hospitals geared up to vaccinate their workers Tuesday as federal regulators issued a positive review of a second COVID-19 vaccine needed to boost the nation’s largest vaccination campaign.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The University of Kansas Health System saw a big drop in the number of coronavirus patients being treated Monday as the number went from 101 late last week to 82 on Monday. Watch University of Kansas Health System COVID-19 Update here: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Health and [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - A Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper's stop turned into a pursuit Monday after the driver refused to pull over and attempted to get away. The Kansas Highway Patrol Air Support Unit tracked the suspect's vehicle to the area of 52nd and NW Lincoln Street in northern Shawnee County where the driver and [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - "Zoo Lights" is shining bright and shattering expectations at the Topeka Zoo. More than 25,000 people have visited the new holiday light show since it opened on Black Friday. Zoo Director Brendan Wiley said these numbers are beyond what he could have imagined. "I thought I was going out on a [...]
Today will be mainly cloudy and chilly, and highs should only make it into the mid 30s. There's a slight chance for some snow showers, mainly south of I-70 and later this afternoon into the evening. We're not expecting much in terms of accumulation, maybe a dusting to around 0.5", but its just something to [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Jess Martin is an anatomy professor at Kansas State University, now adding seamstress to her resume this holiday season, for what she's calling the "Sewing for Soldiers Project." It's a way to help spread some holiday cheer to soldiers fighting over seas during the pandemic. "The ones who are over there, [...]
TONGANOXIE, Kan. (KSNT) - Plenty of people in our area set up Christmas lights, but one man in Tonganoxie is taking it to the next level and he's getting some serious recognition for it. It all began when Derek Sparks' wife Sondra posted a video on Facebook. She has family that works for K-State and [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- Concerned parents met with lawmakers at the Kansas state capitol on Monday, to push for new legislation on a rare condition. It's called PANS/PANDAS, and it's a condition with life-changing effects. "We didn't even know what it was to begin with," said Andi Bonge, an occupational therapist, whose daughter developed the illness. [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- The first shipment of coronavirus vaccines have arrived in Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly said the state has received more than 23,750 vaccine doses in a press conference on Monday. "We've already received the Pfizer shipment, and it's being dispersed to the ultra-cold storage areas," Gov. Kelly said while speaking about the [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- The Auburn-Washburn Board of Education approved new learning phases for all grade levels during their meeting Monday evening. Effective Jan. 5, 2021: Phase 3 on-site learning for elementary students in grades PreK-6. Phase 2 hybrid learning for secondary students in grades 7-12. Jan. 5 is the first day back for students [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Downtown Topeka Inc. and the Greater Topeka Partnership are offering a $500 cash prize to the downtown business with the best holiday window display. Downtown Topeka and the GTP announced their S. Kansas Avenue holiday window display contest, which began Dec. 1. A winner is expected to be announced on Dec. [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - For months, empty barstools, an empty dance floor and an empty bingo hall are all that occupy American Legion Post #400. Now members are looking forward to 2021. "We've got multiple issues with the building," said veteran & member Paul Kosmala. "We've had it inspected by a couple different contractors and [...]