The Shawnee County Fair started on Thursday with members of local 4H Clubs moving their livestock, rabbits, poultry and arts & crafts into the Stormont Vail Event Center. The Fair will continue through Sunday with livestock Judging, a dog show and a free concert on Friday and a pickle eating contest, pedal tractor pull, a […]
The NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Series races are at Heartland Motorsports Park this weekend. The racing series includes drivers from the Midwest and include the Top Fuel Dragsters, Pro Stock, Alcohol Funny Car and Sportsman Class. The races will continue through Sunday.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Thanks to the sponsorship of Briggs Auto Group, some military families can enjoy the Kaw Valley Rodeo for free Thursday evening. Briggs Auto Group said they are proud to sponsor this year’s Military Family Night and through the sponsorship, 1000 adult and 500 children’s tickets were paid for. After the free […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas man who raped, killed and dismembered a 16-year-old girl and beat an 80-year-old woman to death is among the first five federal death-row inmates scheduled for execution when the federal government resumes executions. The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced it planned to resume execution of federal […]
TOPEKA, KS (KSNT) – The schedule for the 2020 Big 12/SEC Challenge has been released. The games will be played on Saturday, January 25. Kansas will host Tennessee. This is a rematch from last season when the Jayhawks defeated the Volunteers 87-81 in overtime at the Barclays Center. Kansas State will travel to Alabama for […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A Topeka man pleaded no contest Thursday four years after he allegedly killed a five-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting. Shawnee County District Attorney, Mike Kagay, announced Thursday that Jessie Hughes will enter pleas of no contest to three felony charges. They include voluntary manslaughter, criminal discharge of a firearm at […]
Dairy Queen and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals hosted its 14th Annual Miracle Treat Day.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Following a data breach exposing the social security numbers of millions, the credit bureau at fault will also spend millions to pay back those affected. Equifax, one of the three major credit reporting agencies, reached a $700 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission after they exposed the information of around […]
Spring-like weather continued yesterday with some scattered clouds, light southeasterly wind and slightly higher afternoon temperatures. Today will be warmer with stronger breezes and a bit more moisture in the air. Clouds should drift down from Wyoming and Nebraska which will give us filtered on blocked sun through the afternoon. Temperatures remain below normal until […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — A local boy is one step closer to living a normal healthy life, but needs some help to get there. Two year-old Braylen Lewis was born with a spinal condition and also has clubbed feet. Doctors thought he may never be able to walk. After multiple surgeries, Braylen is not only […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A Topeka mother watched as a thief stole her truck from her driveway but it’s what’s inside that she’s most desperate to get back. It happened on Wednesday as Danielle Cottman was moving things into her new home in south Topeka. She said she left the truck unlocked in her driveway […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A favorite Topeka spot is announcing it’s moving. Bullfrogs is changing locations by the end of the year. Bullfrogs has been a Topeka favorite since it opened it’s doors more than 25 years ago. Misty Nimz is a regular there. “We normally come here probably two or three times a month,” […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – This Saturday a reading nook will open at West Ridge Mall with the goal of encouraging kids to read and learn through play. At 9:45 a.m., children and families can explore the Book Nook, a project supported by the United Way of Greater Topeka and the Topeka and Shawnee County Public […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas State University is making budget cuts after seeing a recent drop in enrollment. The Board of Regents rejected their proposed tuition hike and now changes are being made in the budget. After speaking with the Director of Communications, Jeff Morris, on Tuesday, it was understood that a hiring freeze would […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The community rolled up their sleeves Wednesday as they helped the Topeka Pilots clean up the Ted Ensley Gardens. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, members of the community pulled weeds and picked up trash to keep the garden beautiful for the community. The Pilots players are at home […]
ATLANTA (AP) – Brad Keller thrived in his Georgia homecoming, allowing only four hits in seven innings while adding a second-inning single for his first career RBI, and the Kansas City Royals beat Julio Teheran and the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Wednesday night. Keller (7-9), a 2013 graduate of Flowery Branch High School north of […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Manhattan Fire Department added a new crew member to their team, a black labrador retriever puppy named Duke. “This is my K-9 partner Duke, he is a live disaster search dog,” said Kody Songs, of the Manhattan Fire Department. Duke will serve an important role at the fire department once he […]
SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – A deadly SWAT standoff has left an elderly New Mexico woman not only without her son but also homeless when State Police demolished her house. When SWAT teams show up to a house, they don’t always leave it the way they found it. From broken windows to downed doors and […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – It has been one year since a teenager hit and killed a veteran in Southeast Topeka and today, the man’s family learned of the legal action taken against the teen. On July 24, 2018, Kallan J. Gonzales, 18, turned in front of a motorcycle in the 2300 block of SE Croco Rd. The […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit program helps dozens of businesses each year get thousands of investment dollars. Now it’s even easier and cheaper for businesses to take part. Commerce Secretary David Toland has reduced the fee to apply from 750 dollars to 250 dollars this year. “Making sure that we’ve […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) – 36 years ago today, the Royals played the New York Yankees, and from that game, one of the most infamous moments in baseball was born. On July 24, 1983, Kansas City Royals third baseman, George Brett hit a home run with two outs in the ninth inning of the game. […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Midwest wildlife officials gathered Wednesday to discuss how they might better combat chronic wasting disease, which has been spreading through the region’s deer herds with no end in sight. Among those at the two-day conference in Madison were wildlife officials from Kansas, Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, North and South […]
ATLANTA (AP) — A woman said her 2-year-old son jumped onto a conveyor belt at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta and then fell through a luggage chute into a baggage room. Edith Vega said that she set her son Lorenzo down so she could print her boarding pass on Monday. She said she looked up […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Lottery reported that two people are taking home some cash after scoring the winning numbers Tuesday evening. The Lottery said that the winning ticket for the 2by2 drawing was sold in Northeast Kansas, shelling out a prize of $22,000. The winning Mega Millions ticket was also sold in Northeast […]
What We’re Tracking: Another mild night Hotter by the weekend Storm chance Monday Temperatures will drop back into the upper 50s to lower 60s by late night into early Thursday morning. While most of the night will remain clear, more clouds are on tap for Thursday afternoon. Even with the added cloud cover, temperatures will […]
