LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU men's basketball is down to 10 scholarship spots after Chris Johnson requested his release from the team, according to multiple reports. Johnson signed with the Jayhawks in November 2022. He chose KU over Arkansas, Alabama and Ole Miss. "Kansas has been with me throughout the whole process; through the ups and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Mulvane Art Fair is back and being held this weekend on the Washburn University campus in Topeka. "The Mulvane Museum is a free entity with programs of restoration on pieces and collections. The Art Fair for 20 plus years has raised funds to help keep the Mulvane Art Museum free to [...]
What We're Tracking We're starting off with clear skies this Saturday morning and some spots even seeing a bit of patchy fog that is reducing visibility. Temperatures are mild in the 60s. Most will start off dry this morning seeing sunshine before we see our rain pattern continue. We'll see another chance for scattered showers [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Attorney General Kris Kobach has backed off on threats of a lawsuit against Gov. Laura Kelly over her line-item veto of next year's state education budget. Last month, Kelly signed the $6.3 billion education budget for K-12 schools, but only after she vetoed a provision she said would take money away from [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — A Kansas business is getting a big boost from the state to bring new life to a historic property. The 1890 Icehouse in downtown Meridian, Kansas, is an outdoor music venue. Its owners, two brothers, Derek and Jerry Cozadd, are renovating the 133-year-old building, and hope to bring it back to its [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 8th annual Kaw Valley Bank Community block party with Rock Band Chance Encounter, was the main attraction for June’s First Friday Art walk in NOTO. "This is our 8th annual block party. We do it on the first Friday in June," Craig Heideman, President Kaw Valley Bank said. "The idea is [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas wildlife officials have tagged several peregrine falcon chicks in downtown Topeka. The three peregrine falcon chicks are part of a family that have nested at Evergy headquarters in downtown Topeka for decades. The utility company has partnered with wildlife officials through its Avian Protection Program to help protect the, once endangered, [...]
WASHINGTON D.C. (KSNT) - After long debates in Congress about the national budget, President Biden addressed the nation Friday to celebrate what he called a "crisis averted". The bipartisan measure was approved by the Senate late Thursday night after passing the House in yet another late session the night before. Biden is set to sign [...]
IRVING, TX. (KSNT) - After making record-setting revenue in the 2021-22 school year, the Big 12 is upping that total. The Big 12 made a record $440 million in the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to commissioner Brett Yormark. Each Big 12 school will get $44 million. Commissioner Brett Yormark and Big 12 board chair Lawrence [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Get ready to grab your favorite cup of joe, as the highly anticipated first Dutch Bros. Coffee location in the Capital City finally opened. This new coffee shop promises to become a go-to destination for coffee enthusiasts and those seeking a friendly and energetic environment to start their day. With a long [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the start of summer, some lakes around the state are beginning to look a little greener than usual. If you've noticed that your local lake or reservoir isn't looking quite right, that could be because of the presence of blue-green algae. Every year, this algae appears in lakes across Kansas as [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Law enforcement is searching for a runaway teen in Riley County. The Riley County Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a 16-year-old female named Nevaeh, according to a press release. Officials believe she ran away between midnight and 10:30 a.m. on May 31 from the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An online auction for Hotel Topeka begins next week and shows the bidding to start at $2 million. The City of Topeka announced the hotel was going up for auction and that it intends to bid. The governing body voted to allow the city to make an offer. The auction will begin [...]