What We’re Tracking: Humidity returns overnight Storms likely Friday and Friday night Possible showers and storms this weekend, then warmer by Monday A return to southerly winds through the night and into the start of the day on Friday will allow for higher humidity to return. It hasn’t been all that far away, with muggy […]
The United Way of Greater Topeka held their annual Luncheon on Thursday at the downtown Ramada Inn and Convention Center. The Luncheon is held each year to announce new board members and new Campaign Chair. United Way of Greater Topeka President and CEO Jessica Lehnherr welcomed the guests and gave a short presentation on past […]
A public reception to honor outgoing Shawnee County Commissioner Bob Archer was held Thursday morning at the Shawnee County Commission chambers. Bob Archer announced on early September he was leaving the commission seat he has held since January 2013. His last day will be Monday, Sept. 30. Committees members from the district Archer represents will […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County commissioners got their first look at the initial designs for the $8 million dollar recreation center that will go up at 21st and SW Urish. The design shows a driving range, a new clubhouse, and 20 pickleball courts. Commissioners approved $10 million in July for an expansion at the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSNT) – Some of our local sheriffs are in Washington D.C. this week to talk about border security and other hot topics. Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse and Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill are two of the sheriffs in the nation’s capital. Sheriff Morse said they’re talking with lawmakers about issues such as […]
We’ve been going back and forth on how nice it feels outside. Monday was great, but Tuesday was humid. Wednesday became drier again with another frontal passage. That front stalled south of us just like the previous one did. It will return by Thursday evening to increase humidity, clouds and rain chances before we can […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Tickets are going fast for TARC’s new “Taste from the Top” fundraiser. Guests will hop from rooftop to rooftop downtown, enjoying food and drink along the way. “Taste from the Top” will feature food and drink from the Cyrus Hotel, Iron Rail Brewing, The Pennant, HHB BBQ and other local favorites. […]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) – The school board in Emporia discussed plans for an early learning center Wednesday night, part of a $78 million bond proposal. It’s the first bond in about 19 years. The bond will affect all nine of the schools within Emporia Public Schools. One of the major issues at stake is the […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – With the presidential elections holding the nation’s attention, KSNT wants to remind you how to participate in your local elections. The local elections take place this November and people in both Riley and Shawnee Counties will be voting on City leaders and school board members. If you are not already, you […]
The upgrades will include a creative studio, a workroom and a new and improved gallery space.
The Hummer Sports Complex was filled with music Wednesday evening for the Annual Shawnee County Marching Band Exhibition. Hayden, Highland Park, Shawnee Heights, Topeka High, Washburn Rural and Topeka West were given an opportunity to showcase their musical talents during the exhibition.
Officials from the 15 top pig producing states are in Manhattan at the Kansas Department of Ag for an exercise about a disease that's killing pigs around the world.
She had until 5 p.m. on Wednesday to collect 5,461 registered voter signatures in order to put the item on the ballot.
A number of charges are being sought, including DUI, Aggravated Child Endangerment and Aggravated Battery.
