Over 40 fastpitch softball teams from seven different states are in Topeka this week to compete for a National Championship. Topeka is hosting the U14 fastpitch Softball Tournament at the Bettis Sports Complex at Lake Shawnee. Additional games are being played at the softball fields on Westedge Road. Shawnee County Parks & Rec. is providing […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Fiesta Mexicana is in full swing and that means a lot of work behind the scenes. The popular festival sells an average of two thousand of each of the tacos, tostadas, burritos, sanchos and enchiladas each night. In order to keep the hungry people fed, around 200 volunteers move in and […]
Washburn University Head soccer Coach Davy Phillips and Assistant Coach Jessica Hillebert and members of the soccer team held a soccer camp this week for boys & girls ages 9-14. The camp was held in Yager Stadium with an emphasis on dribbling and passing.
The Junction City Geary County Animal Shelter was live on KSNT News to show you an animal you can adopt. “Ice” is a 2-3 year old American Staffordshire Terrier Mix.
An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING continues for the entire viewing area until Saturday evening at 8pm. There may be a few clouds this morning as you wake up to an already very warm and humid start to your day. Clouds will move out throughout the morning and leave us with an abundance of sunshine allowing our temperatures […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Hundreds of young athletes are in Topeka to play in a softball championship. With intense heat sticking around the next few days there are some concerns over safety. This isn’t the first time the USSSA championship is in Topeka, but organizers say this is the first year that they’re having to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The intense heat has phones ringing off the hooks at local heating and air companies. They gave us some insight on common problems you should know about. With temperatures climbing most people have their AC units running around the clock and it’s a nightmare to imagine having to deal without. At […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex is holding a recruitment event Thursday to find the next member of their team. KJCC is looking for strong role models to work at their facility and the Superintendant, Wendy Leiker, is excited to expand their team. “We are looking forward to this recruiting event at […]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – University of Kansas’ head men’s basketball coach Bill Self was named Kansan of the Year by the Kansas Society on Wednesday. Self was presented with the honor at the annual Kansas Society’s banquet in Washington D.C., accompanied by his wife, athletic department staff and Kansas’ government representatives. The accomplished coach is […]
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A combative President Donald Trump rallied Republican supporters Wednesday in North Carolina, harshly criticizing four fiery, left-wing congresswoman of being un-American and claiming they are the face of the Democratic Party that will ruin the country. “I think in some cases they hate our country,” Trump said to the crowd in […]
The Topeka Pilots Hockey Team held a summer social Wednesday at the Stormont Vail Event Center’s, Exhibition Hall. The first annual summer social was free to the public. Fans were able to meet with staff and coaches, enjoy a cookout, buy Pilot’s merchandise, and sign up for season tickets. Pilots head coach Simon Watson revealed […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka Pilots have confirmed their stay in Topeka for the 2019-2020 season, but fan support could determine whether or not they stay after. Topeka Pilots Head Coach, Simon Watson shared his excitement about their big announcement, which was revealed during the Pilots Summer Social event Wednesday. “We’ve come to a […]
Excessive Heat Warning continues for all of northeast Kansas until Saturday evening at 8pm. Monday’s weather was influenced by the remnants of Barry to our east/southeast. Tuesday started with thunderstorms near the Nebraska border and temperatures gradually climbed as the heat bubble began to spread into the central and southern Plains. Today, we actually had a […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– “Throwback Thursday” has turned into “Wrinkle Wednesday” because of the resurgence of the photo-editing app called FaceApp. Social media has seen a surge in photos people are posting of their aged selves. But is it safe? Cybersecurity expert C. Matt Curtin says no. However, he said that no free app is and […]
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a Wichita lab technician “fudged” the test results of sewage treatment plant wastewater that is dumped into the Arkansas River. The Wichita Eagle reports that Director of Public Works Alan King said Tuesday that the city caught the error during a spot check and immediately reported it to the Kansas Department […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Menninger Hill in Topeka is getting new life and KSNT News got the first look at construction with the people behind the development. The Sunflower Foundation has searched for a new home for the past five years. The organization decided to move into the two abandoned buildings on 6th and […]
