What We’re Tracking: Temperatures tumble tonight Colder and breezy Thursday Chilly sunshine Friday By sunset, there could be some sprinkles or light rain showers before temperatures drop dramatically throughout the night. Thursday may start with light mix or flurries, but much of that will try to develop between midnight and 5am. Expect much colder air […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local detective was honored Wednesday for his quick-thinking to rescue a woman. On July 24, Detective Charles D. Wilson arrived on scene of a vehicle crash at Southwest 6th and South Kansas Avenues. Without hesitation, Detective Wilson puled an unresponsive woman from her vehicle and began CPR to save her […]
Smoke from a large fire was seen across Topeka early Wednesday afternoon.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – I-70 in downtown Topeka is open again after being shut down for a few hours on Wednesday. The westbound lanes were shut down from Southeast 9th Street to California Avenue due to debris. A representative with Kansas Department of Transportation said a semi lost a load of sheet steel on westbound […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Landon and Jordan are Wednesday’s cute kids! Landon is five years old and already loves reading to his little brother, who is less than two weeks old. Their parents said they already have a great bond. Click here to submit your child for Cute Kid of the Day.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Alan Schramm with the Community Care Network of Kansas joined morning anchor Brittany Moore on Wednesday to share information on healthcare through the Affordable Care Act. Schramm said enrolling in goverment-maintained insurance can have many benefits, including tax credits based on your income you can receive to reduce the cost of […]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – A University of Kansas alum has brought the spirits of legendary Jayhawk coaches and players to life in his new book. “Twas the Night Before Tipoff” introduces fans young and old to players, coaches and team successes that make Allen Fieldhouse a basketball shrine. Author Chris Meggs starts the book off […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Debris in the road Wednesday morning has shut down highway I-70 in downtown Topeka. As of 8:39 a.m., the closure and subsequent traffic buildup stretched from Southeast 9th Street to California Avenue. The Kansas Highway Patrol confirmed the westbound lanes have been shut down. It and the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office […]
FORT RILEY, Kan. (KSNT) – Christmas is coming early to Fort Riley this year. Thanksgiving is still weeks away, but Santa’s Workshop is opening on post on Wednesday. Operation Santa Claus is in its 35th year on Fort Riley. The program assists needy local active duty junior enlisted service members by providing gifts for their […]
It tries to become a bit warmer Wednesday. The day should start bright, but clouds will gradually increase through midday and afternoon. By sunset, there could be some sprinkles or light rain showers before temperatures drop dramatically. Greater Topeka WednesdayHighs: 59-63Wind: SE 5-15 Thursday may start with light mix or flurries, but much of that […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)– A local donut shop is preparing to open a third location in Topeka, but the owner wasn’t always a baker. Keith Berry is a Topeka native and Highland Park grad. He’s also the owner of Paradise Donuts in Topeka. Starting a business was something Keith always wanted to do, but donuts weren’t […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas voters on Tuesday decided to end the state’s policy of how it draws boundaries for state legislative districts. Before the vote, the state counted students and military personnel not where they’re living but in a “permanent” home elsewhere. That’s outside Kansas for thousands of people and the practice has cost university […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka voters have selected Christina Valdivia-Alcala, Tony Emerson and Hannah Naeger as their new councilmembers. A fourth race between incumbent Jeff Coen and former mayoral candidate Spencer Duncan was neck and neck late Tuesday. Next week, city council members will interview four others to replace the District 7 seat left empty […]
On Tuesday, voters in Manhattan voted down a permanent sales tax increase, which would’ve increased the rate from 8.95 percent to 9.25 percent.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – The K-State basketball team officially opened its season Tuesday night against North Dakota State University. The Wildcats wrangled the Bison 67-54. Cartier Diarra led the way for the team with 23 points. K-State will travel to Las Vegas to take on UNLV Saturday at 3 p.m. (CST).
NEW YORK CITY (KSNT) – The No. 3 KU basketball team officially got its season underway Tuesday night with the Champions Classic against No. 4 Duke. KU fell to Duke 68-66 in Madison Square Garden. Devon Dotson led the way for the team with 17 points. The Jayhawks ended the game with 27 turnovers. They […]
HOYT, Kan. (KSNT) — One local high school principal made a big promise to the girls’ volleyball team, and now his iconic beard is gone. Royal Valley High School Principal Joel Hesed told these Hoyt high schoolers that they may shave his beard if they won the 3A State Volleyball Championship. These ladies brought home […]
70 percent of the state's soybeans have been harvested this year, but there are still farmers working out in fields.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are looking for the man who they say caused hundreds of dollars in damage to an unoccupied police car in the Westport district over the weekend. Police said the incident happened near Joe’s Pizza at 4058 Pennsylvania Ave. early Sunday morning in a tweet from the department. An unidentified man […]
After a short pursuit, police say Simmer hit a pole and tree before she ran from the scene and jumped into a nearby pond.
A man who escaped Topeka Police custody last week turned himself in Tuesday.
Kansas City Chiefs President Mark Donovan signed a long-term contract extension Tuesday.
It is Election Day in Kansas and on the ballot is a possible change to the way the state counts people who live here.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – The Flint Hills Volunteer Center is asking for help from Manhattan residents with their Neighbors Helping Neighbors program. The volunteer center is currently about two-thirds shy of volunteers to help shovel snow out of yards this winter for people over 65 and/or with a disability. The city ran the program last […]
What We’re Tracking: Mostly clear night Warmer for Wednesday Much colder Thursday Mostly clear and cool for tonight as temperatures fall back into the upper 30s and lower 40s by early Wednesday morning. A few passing clouds at times over the northern half of the area, but overall a fairly quiet night ahead. Temperatures will […]
