What We’re Tracking Tonight, mostly clear skies can be expected with our humidity staying relatively low. A light breeze will remain out of the east making for an overall pleasant night ahead. It should be a great evening to get outside and enjoy your Friday night. Temperatures will be pretty close to our seasonal averages [...]
A Kansas county was singled out in a recent nationwide survey released by the U.S. Census Burea as being a place where persistent poverty exists.
UPDATE 6:45 PM - Silver Dollar City released a statement at 6:46 pm, confirming that the train went off the track by two inches today, May 25, at about 3:50 pm. Cars two and three detached from each other, but all the cars remained upright. "New safety protocols worked as designed, stopping the train safely [...]
KANSAS (KSNT) - Top university officials are some of the highest earners in Kansas, regularly making more than the governor herself. In 2022, the highest-paying university position in Kansas was at Wichita State University (WSU) with a seven-figure salary that was 2,079% higher than the university's median pay. According to govsalaries.com, two of the highest-paying [...]
KANSAS (KSNT) - There will be Memorial Day services at all four Kansas state Veteran's cemeteries throughout this Memorial Day Weekend. The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) invites anyone to attend services starting at 10 a.m. Monday at the Fort Dodge, Fort Riley, Manhattan and Winfield veterans cemeteries. Additionally, there will be a [...]
A top GOP lawmaker negotiating an elusive debt ceiling deal was adamant Friday that Republicans will not drop their demand for tougher work requirements as part of a final agreement — a major sticking point at the 11th hour of the talks. “Hell no, hell no!,” Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) told reporters outside the Capitol. [...]
Some of the people in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska are dealing with flooding after a lot of rain.
EMPORIA (KSNT)- Brad Hill will be the next head baseball coach at Emporia State. Hill is the all-time winningest head coach in K-State baseball history. He won 468 games with the Wildcats, and took K-State to four NCAA tournaments. He won Big 12 Coach of the Year twice while with the 'Cats. Hill is a [...]
Former Paola High School track coach Chad Kelsey was arrested and is now facing charges for sex crimes against a student and another woman.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Officials identified a woman who tragically died after she fell into a gorge in Glacier National Park as a Kansas student. The National Park Service (NPS) released an announcement online saying that University of Kansas student Atheer Abdulrahman S. Alquahtani from Saudi Arabia died Monday afternoon after she fell into Avalanche Creek. The [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A tiny species is making a big impact in Kansas' creeks and lakes. Many waterways in Kansas are infested with an invasive species that has proven to be nearly impossible to remove, despite the best efforts of biologists. This species costs the Sunflower State millions of dollars every year, according to information [...]
TOPEKA (FOX 43) - Kyler Carpenter, joined by the lovely 8 year-old Fiona, joined the Fox 43 AM Live Show to speak more about "Kid's Jam" returning for the summer months. The event works to build confidence up in kids by allowing them to take whatever talents they want to the stage. Kids can sing, [...]
A morning walk at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary turned into an unexpected encounter for one man.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams faces a new civil lawsuit for shoving a photographer after a 2022 loss to Kansas City Chiefs
Social media posts are encouraging bikers to head for Louisburg, Kansas, again and gather for a protest against perceived police interference.
Pope Francis skipped meetings Friday because he was running a fever, the Vatican said.
What We're Tracking We're seeing a few sprinkles out there this morning although most are dry. Temperatures are starting off in the 60s setting us up for another mild day ahead. To wrap up the week, models are continuing to hint at a few chances for some raindrops across portions of the viewing area. Isolated [...]
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT)- Thursday was a busy day for high school sports in Kansas. Several local baseball and softball teams played in state quarterfinals games. Baseball Manhattan 4Blue Valley North 10 Topeka High 0Derby 9 Goddard-Eisenhower 7Seaman 0 Paola 5Rock Creek 3 Chanute 1Clay Center 0 Sabetha 1Wichita Collegiate 3 Santa Fe Trail 3Goodland 2 [...]
MAYETTA (KSNT) - A GoFundMe has been created to support the family of Matthew Stegall who was severely injured after a motorcycle crash on Highway 75. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 75 at 190th Road, about five miles north of Mayetta. Investigators say a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The annual Catbacker Tour made a stop in Topeka at Ag Hall Thursday evening. "The Catbacker Tour is all about taking student athletes, coaches and staff to 16 different stops in Kansas, interacting with fans, giving special giveaways, and giving inside scoops on coaches plans and experiences throughout the year." Olivia White, [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Thursday night's Eats & Beats at Evergy Plaza featured the local classic rock band The Bash. Thursday's Eats & Beats also included a car show. Food Trucks included: The next Eats & Beats is scheduled for Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. with Wilder Horses and these food trucks: KSNT is a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Swimming pools across Shawnee County are set to open this weekend. At Thursday's county commission meeting, Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Director Tim Laurent said all county pools are fully staffed and prepared to open to the public on May 27. However, the wave pool at Midwest Health Aquatic Center is experiencing [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — For more than a decade, one nonprofit has been on a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Carry the Load is a national relay that spans across 20,000 miles. It moved through Topeka on Thursday. The initiative aims to honor and remember individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice. 27 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — A local philanthropic group celebrated the work of women leaders in the community with a spring social and fundraiser. The Women’s Fund is raising awareness for its mission of promoting women's leadership in philanthropy. This year, the group granted a total of $69,000 to the Project 2 Restore, the Topeka Housing Authority, [...]