TOPEKA (KSNT)- A panel of early childhood leaders in Kansas is calling on state leaders to reduce 'red tape,' regarding the childcare system. Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force (ECTTF), established by Governor Laura Kelly through the first executive order of her second term, presented its final report for 2023 on Monday. Gov. Kelly responded to questions [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - You may not see the honey bees buzzing through the air during the winter months, but that doesn't mean they're not still hard at work. While other animals are moving into their dens to hibernate through the coldest parts of the year, honey bees are still just as busy within their hives [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University is building a new President's Home called the McVicar House directly across the street from campus. On Monday, Washburn Institute of Technology Electrical students spent most of the day installing the wiring and electrical boxes for the home located at 1709 SW MacVicar Avenue. Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, Washburn University's current [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A top Topeka city official was arrested for domestic battery, according to the Shawnee County jail. Freddy Mawyin, who has served as the city’s chief financial officer since January, was arrested at his southwest Topeka home and booked into the jail early Monday morning on accusations of "domestic battery; knowing or reckless [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Take a trip down memory lane and find out what people were naming their children in Kansas half a century ago. Information on the Social Security Administration's (SSA) website shows which names parents were choosing for their newborns back in 1973. Earlier this year, the SSA also released the most popular baby [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans have less than a week to vote on the state's new license plate design. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly shared how Kansans will be able to weigh in, on Monday. Kansans have until Friday, December 15, to choose from five designs. Residents can go to KSPlates.kansas.gov to vote for their favorite plate. “Kansans have offered their thoughts on our state’s next [...]
The Kansas City Chiefs are in unfamiliar territory after their defeat to Buffalo.
What We’re Tracking Temperatures this morning for most folks are in the upper 20s and lower 30s. We have seen a southerly breeze throughout the overnight hours. This will warm us up to start off the work week. Highs climb to the lower to middle 50s. That's a brief warming as another cold front arrives [...]
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – It was a week that never stopped moving. K-Nation started the show by breaking down the chaos in Manhattan. Senior men's basketball player Nae'Qwan Tomlin is no longer with the team - the K-Nation helps inform viewers with the facts from what happened. On the court, both men's and women's basketball [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Nemaha Central senior Holden Bass will bring a number of assets to Kansas State football, beginning with an winners-mentality. Bass hoisted a 2A state football title in each of the last two seasons with the Thunder. After previously committing to Northwest Missouri State, the 6-foot-4 lineman announced a change of plans on [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Five-star freshman S'Mya Nichols is the highest-rated recruit ever for Kansas women's basketball. She's living up to expectations so far. Through nine games, Nichols leads the Jayhawks in scoring average (14.6 points per game) and three-point shooting percentage (44.4 percent). She's not only the top scorer, but she's doing it on a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Bible Church wrapped up its 16th annual lights show Sunday night, and it didn't disappoint. The show had almost five miles of cables, 32,000 lights and a live musical performance to go along with it. While people came out to enjoy the lights and get into the Christmas spirit, none [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The local community showed its holiday spirit at the Woodshed Holiday Flea Market in Topeka over the weekend. Dozens of vendors from all over the state of Kansas lined up tables with one-of-a-kind crafts and knick-knacks. Everything from customizable wreaths from “Unique Wreaths by Elizabeth,” to jewelry made from a quarter by [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - One of KU football's top defenders is coming back for revenge. That's the message Mello Dotson delivered in his social media post on Sunday, sharing he will return to Kansas football for the 2024 season. The junior cornerback was a major factor in the defensive improvement for Kansas in 2023, playing opposite [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - The Chiefs lost another close game on Sunday. The Bills received a piece of revenge, beating the Chiefs at Arrowhead 20-17. Kansas City's opening drive looked promising, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire moving the chains multiple times. However, the drive ended with Patrick Mahomes throwing an interception on a ball intended for [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University held its annual Holiday Vespers - one of the university’s biggest events of the year - at White Concert Hall where musicians performed traditional songs and melodies. "This is our 14th annual Vespers performance that we have partnered with Washburn University on, featuring the talents of the Washburn students and [...]