What We’re Tracking Another very warm, muggy night as temperatures struggle to cool down through the 80s into the upper 70s for part of the area. The wind will stay fairly light from the southeast overnight, as well. The heat will stick around into Wednesday and part of Thursday. Highs near 100° and a heat [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - One Kansas native gets awarded a prestigious, national scholarship towards his education in agriculture. One of K-State's own is named one of three National Sorghum Foundation Scholarship winners for 2023-2024. Landon Trout was awarded the title of Darrell Rosenow Memorial Scholarship recipient, according to a press release from the National Sorghum Foundation. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Construction begins on a multi-phase project on more than five miles of Highway 24 that will take four years to complete. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) shared in a press release a reconstruction project on U.S. Highway 24 in Topeka has officially started. The project will include full-depth pavement reconstruction, bridge [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - National officials are recalling a contraceptive because its effectiveness could result in unexpected pregnancy. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday that a contraceptive is being recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. because the product's effectiveness could potentially result in unexpected pregnancy. Tydemy, an estrogen/progestin oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy, [...]
Outdoor Bank announced in a press release it is launching a $5,000 treasure hunt called "The Hunt" with clues in riddle form released weekly.
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU football starts fall camp Tuesday, but one player is suspended from the program. Joe Krause has been suspended from the program, according to Lance Leipold. Krause was arrested July 24 for calling in a fake bomb threat to the KU football practice facility. Krause is a backup center to Mike Novitsky. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is asking for community assistance in identifying a vehicle and its occupants in connection to a recent vandalism incident. Shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, TPD responded to reports of vandalism on the 1800 block of Southwest Wanamaker Road. Preliminary estimates from officers indicated around $30,000 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Highway Patrol released the details of a crash that happened Monday involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. At 9:10 a.m., a 42-year-old man was driving a 2022 Chevy pickup truck north in the left lane of I-35 south of Emporia. A 64-year-old man was driving a 2021 Freightliner semi-truck [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- The summer is already ending and that means it's time to start getting geared up for school. Washburn University is preparing by hosting a special registration event this upcoming Saturday, August 5. At the event, prospective students will have the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about life at Washburn. Also, they [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department responded to a two-vehicle, injury crash in west Topeka. At 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, the TPD responded to a crash at Southwest 12th Street and Gage Boulevard, according to Shawnee County dispatchers. An officer on scene said a blue car was heading north on Gage Boulevard. A pickup truck [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - For the seventh straight year, The Salvation Army of Topeka handed out personal hygiene bags to students entering the upcoming school year. The backpacks were a gift from the community and Walmart. "We have some great partnerships with people in the community that come out and help us. They will be in [...]
(Stacker) - A surprising number of U.S. counties have 100% rural land-702, in fact. Stacker compiled a list of the most rural counties in Kansas using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the percent of land area that is rural, as of the 2010 Census, with ties broken by residents per [...]
UPDATE 10:04 a.m.: One man was arrested on charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, criminal use of a firearm by a felon and felony obstruction. The second person detained was released from custody, according to TPD. TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced two suspects were in custody in connection to a robbery [...]
***HEAT ADVISORY*** - For most of the area from noon until 8:00pm today. Today will be another hot one with temperatures climbing to near or above 100° with a heat index between 105° and 110° late in the day. We'll see some sunshine with a few clouds from time to time. There's a slight chance [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD), Topeka Fire Department and American Medical Response are working on a car vs. utility pole crash in central Topeka. At 6:12 a.m., August 1, the TPD received a report of a crash at Huntoon and Gage. According to Shawnee County Dispatchers, there was at least one reported [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka vehicle wraps and graphics shop is cleaning up quite a mess after thieves broke in Monday morning. A Topeka Police Spokeswoman says officers responded to Killer Custom Wraps in North Topeka after the owners reported the break-in. Working for you, we reached out to the business owner.He says the thieves [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A gas station in Topeka was robbed on Monday, July 31. According to Shawnee County Dispatch, the Kwik Shop on 21st and Randolph was robbed at 10 p.m. Monday night. There were no injuries reported and the investigation is ongoing. We will keep you updated as more information comes available.
POTTAWATOMIE CO. (KSNT) - One county in northeast Kansas is about to see nearly 20 miles of roadwork. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) shared in a press release it plans to begin a resurfacing project on Wednesday, Aug. 2 on K-63 Junction to K-99 in Blaine. The project covers almost 19 miles, according to [...]
TAMPA, Fla. (KSNT)- A former K-State wide receiver is hoping to earn a roster spot with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Getting the attention of the head coach is likely a good place to start. Kade Warner, the son of Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, has done just that early in training camp. "He's a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Radiant Dance Studio of Topeka performed their summer dance recital Monday evening at Evergy Plaza. "We offer classes for dancers that are 18 months to 18 years of age," Bree Matchie, owner Radiant Dance Studio said. " We teach all different styles of dance, jazz, tap, ballet, hiphop and contemporary. Tonight you [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With July coming to a close, that means the start of the school year is just around the corner. Staff members at USD 345 can't wait to welcome back students and teachers alike. They're working on final classroom preparations, and filling the last of their open positions heading into the upcoming semester. [...]
PHOENIX (KSNT)- Another former Jayhawk is getting his shot in the league. On Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnaroski reported Udoka Azubuike is signing a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns. Azubuike signed with the Celtics for the Summer League. He was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz.
ST. JOSEPH (KSNT) - The start to his pro football story could not be written any better. Former K-State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah was drafted in the first round to his hometown Kansas City Chiefs. However, a hand injury, suffered in the Big 12 Championship game, has kept King Felix from going full speed since [...]
ST. JOSEPH (KSNT) - There's a lot of tension between the Chiefs, Broncos, Chargers and Raiders - the four teams that make up the AFC West. New Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill spent 2019-2023 with the Los Angeles Chargers before signing a one-year, $5 million contract with Kansas City in the 2023 offseason. Tranquill was asked [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Troubled trucking company Yellow Corp. is reportedly shutting down and headed for bankruptcy. A local Teamsters representative said the move has left dozens of Kansas union workers unemployed. Teamsters Local 696 President Mike Scribner told KSNT 27 News his office received notice on Friday that Yellow Corp. was closing its operations. He [...]