ALMA (KSNT) - Multiple law enforcement agencies and bomb disposal units were called to Wabaunsee County Thursday morning to help dispose of hazardous items from a local museum. The Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced in a press release that it received a request on Thursday, May 16 to help investigate an [...]
President Biden delivered remarks at the National Museum of African American History to mark 70 years since the Supreme Court Brown v. Board of Education order to desegregate schools.
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) says some state lakes are being impacted by the presence of harmful algae. The KDHE announced in a press release on Friday, May 17 that six lakes are under blue-green algae alerts this week. These include: Lakes can be classified at different levels in [...]
What We’re Tracking We continued our warmer pattern with highs today reaching the 80s. Tonight, we'll still be above average temperature wise with lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s under a clear sky. Wind will be out of the south at about 5 mph. We see highs in the upper 80s and lower [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - On Friday, a motorcyclist was injured after crashing into a vehicle being towed in Emporia. At 12:11 p.m., the Emporia Police Department (EPD) were called to South Avenue and State Street for reports of a crash. According to police, a 2002 Chevy Avalanche towing a 1977 Chevy Camaro was stopped at the [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State football is going global, kicking off the 2025 season in Dublin, Ireland. Athletics Director Gene Taylor and head football coach Chris Klieman joined Aer Lingus Classic co-founder John Anthony and Consulate General of Ireland Robert Hull to address the Aer Lingus College Football Classic Friday morning in Manhattan. "I can't tell [...]
Images of one hostage, Shani Louk, had spread over social media, showing her mangled body in a truck.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - This weekend will be full of festivities as high school graduates across the Capital City walk the stage. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office has advice to make all six ceremonies at the Stormont Vail Event Center run smoothly. This weekend, the Stormont Vail Event Center will host six graduation ceremonies for high [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning people about a potential fire hazard lurking in their kitchens. The CPSC announced on Friday, May 17 that Electrolux Group is recalling some of its Frigidaire and Kenmore smooth-top electric ovens due to numerous reports of burns and fires. The danger comes with [...]
Some books are more controversial than others in Kansas.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs and Maternal & Child Health Services Supervisor Breva Spencer highlight the services available to new and expecting mothers; including pregnancy testing, new family classes, nursing visits and more. For new families and those expecting soon, the department is holding their 3rd annual community baby shower [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - On Friday, the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) arrested a man after finding a substance suspected to be fentanyl in a backpack. At 2:50 a.m., RCPD attempted to perform a traffic stop for a tag violation. The driver of the suspect vehicle fled from police. Police called off the pursuit but monitored [...]
OGDEN (KSNT) - On Thursday, Riley County Police Department (RCPD) officers responded to an incident where a suspect allegedly poured gas on a vehicle and set it on fire. At 9:33 p.m. on May 16, officers were called to the 100 block of Eighth Street in Ogden on a report of aggravated arson and arson [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University will be renaming a building after Advisors Excel following a donation made in 2023. In April 2023, Washburn University announced that with a gift from Advisors Excel Co-Founders David Callanan and Cody Foster and other fundraising efforts, the university raised over $10 million to renovate the Henderson Learning Resources Center. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The income needed to be middle class in Topeka is less than most cities in the U.S. SmartAsset used Pew Research's definition of middle income to determine what is needed to be considered middle class in 345 U.S. cities. According to SmartAsset, the income limits to define the middle class have increased [...]
What We’re Tracking Temperatures are starting off in the 50s this morning under clear skies. We are seeing a few patches of low clouds or fog across the area, but not widespread. Still, we could see reduced visibility early on in spots until shortly after sunrise. We get mostly sunny weather from Friday through at [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Residents of Shawnee County got a first look at the future of Gage Park. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation held an open house Thursday for the community to see the latest Gage Park renovation plans. Bartlett and West is the Topeka-based architecture firm responsible for the construction. The company created renderings of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Public School district is celebrating 70 years since the Supreme Court's landmark decision in the Brown v. Board of Education case that started in Topeka. Tomorrow is the 70th of the ruling ordering the de-segregation of schools across the country. For the very first time, Topeka Public Schools are honoring [...]
The Missouri Attorney's General is responding Thursday following a post on X by the official Kansas City account regarding Harrison Butker.
Thousands of iPhone users reported issues with Apple's messaging app, iMessage, Thursday afternoon.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Today is the early bird deadline in the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Along with the chance to win a brand-new home, if you buy a ticket for the Dream Home by midnight Thursday, you are also eligible to win a $5,000 Visa gift card. There are a limited number of tickets available. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Eight tiny homes. A new homeless shelter. A homeless resource center. Those are the three keys for reducing homelessness in Topeka, according to a final report from a consultant firm hired by the city using taxpayer dollars. Sylver Consulting is making the following three recommendations to the city for decreasing homelessness in [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly (D-Kansas) announced she is vetoing three bills Thursday dealing with the state's tax plan. Kelly is vetoing House Substitute for Senate Bill 37, House Bill 2096 and House Bill 2097. In her announcement, she said a special legislative session will be announced next week to discuss the delivery of [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State men's basketball is adding both talent and size to its roster. Former Samford forward Achor Achor has committed to the Wildcats, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-9, 227 pound forward spent two seasons with the Bulldogs, but started his college career at Chipola College, where he also spent two seasons. [...]
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