TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – GO Topeka’s Molly Howey stopped by KSNT News Friday morning to discuss the new Walmart distribution center coming to Topeka, and the JEDO program offering $15,000 for people to live and work in the capital city. Howey highlighted that Topeka beat out multiple other states for Walmart’s new center, and mentioned […]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – Two KU football players have been named to AP All-Big 12 teams. Running back Pooka Williams Jr. took home first-team honors for the second-consecutive season. Offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji was selected to the second team. Williams posted his second-straight 1,000-yard season becoming only the second player in KU history to do […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Four K-State football players have been named to the Associated Press All-Big 12 teams. Defensive end Wyatt Hubert, all-purpose player Joshua Youngblood were named to AP’s first team, and punter Devin Anctil and offensive lineman Josh Rivas was named to AP’s second team. Topeka native Hubert ranks second in the Big […]
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library invited local schools to sing Christmas Carols in their lobby. On Friday morning, the Hayden High Choir sang traditional Christmas music to guests and employees of the library. Other schools scheduled to perform at the library on Friday include, Lowman Hill Club Choir and Seaman High Show Choir.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – KSNT News has automated its school and business closings process and wants to make sure area organizations are prepared in case they need to issue a cancellation Sunday night or Monday morning, when several inches of snow is predicted for Northeast Kansas. All schools, churches, daycares, organizations and businesses must be […]
Junction City, Kan. (KSNT) – The Junction City Fire Department fought an apartment fire Thursday afternoon. The fire broke out around 2 p.m. on the Bluffs Apartments’ third floor at 1810 Caroline St. When firefighters arrived, they reported seeing fire visible from the third-floor window. No one was injured in the fire. Firefighters put the […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Smoke billowed from a home Thursday night as Topeka Fire Department fought a house fire. Emergency crews went around 11:30 p.m. to 2001 SW Oakley Ave. and found heavy smoke coming from the one-story wooden home. The homeowner arrived to discover the fire and then ran inside to rescue their dog, […]
It was really cold Monday and Tuesday, but temperatures moderated for the middle to end of this week. We had a few periods with gusty wind as well. Sky conditions were variably cloudy yesterday and partly cloudy overnight. Today may start with some cloudiness, but there should be periods of sunshine as the hours tick […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The Topeka Fire Department celebrated the careers of some of their long-time firefighters Thursday afternoon. They hosted a retirement reception to thank them for their dedication and service. Division Chief of Operations Eric Bauer was one of the retirees. “A lot of the retirees that are here tonight, they pretty much taught […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) — Carter and Mason Persell were born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City at the end of November, nearly two months before their actual due date. But, they weren’t the only ones. They were actually among 12 sets of twins born at St. Luke’s recently and made national headlines. When […]
The Topeka Bible Church, 1135 SW College Avenue, is having their dazzling Holiday light show again this year. The Light show has been moved indoors the past few years and provides guests with a “dazzling and entertaining” light show. Show times are 6, 7, 8 & 9 PM on Friday, December 13, 5, 6, 7, […]
The Washburn Technical Institute held its Fall Commencement ceremony Thursday evening in Lee Arena on Washburn University’s campus. 250 students received their technical certificates from over 21 programs during the Commencement.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Attorneys for the parents of a 19-year-old football player who died of heatstroke on the first day of practice at a Kansas community college said Thursday that negotiations with the school remain on track, downplaying the significance of a decision by trustees to deny claims totaling $50 million. Braeden Bradforth, a […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka Fire Department is celebrating the careers of some of its long-time firefighters. The fire department hosted a retirement reception Thursday afternoon to thank them for their dedication and service. Eric Bauer is one of the retirees. He said he’s proud to have served the Topeka community for more than […]
Friday, Dec. 13 Washburn Rural High School’s Frostbite Fest Washburn Rural High School is holding its annual Frostbite Fest featuring the Junior Blue Marching Band. It starts at 7:55 a.m. at the Washburn Rural High School Stadium at 5900 SW 61st St. This is free and open to the public. K-State Track & Field The […]
Agriculture experts say the trade war between the United States and China could be coming to an end as a new tentative agreement was reached on Thursday. President Trump tweeted, saying the United States is “very close to a big deal with China. The agreement is being called a Phase 1 trade deal. It comes […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – President Trump says he’s trying to stop the rise of antisemitism. He recently signed an executive order aimed at students facing discrimination on college campuses. The order claims that since 2013 there has been a rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. It makes discrimination toward Jewish […]
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) — The Shawnee County Department of Corrections and the University of Kansas are partnering to help women find jobs after they’re released from prison. Shawnee County Commissioners approved the partnership on Thursday. KU received a grant for nearly $1.4 million from the National Science Foundation to bring this program to Shawnee […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)– Hundreds of jobs are headed to Topeka, but it comes at a time when the city is seeing one of the lowest unemployment rates ever. KSNT News was first to report that Walmart is planning to build a massive distribution facility in South Topeka, and with it comes 300 full-time jobs. As […]
Government officials have high hopes heading into the session after the final meeting of the Governor’s Council on Medicaid Expansion wrapped up.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – This year when you’re toy shopping. make sure you check your list and check it twice for safety. Nyla Patterson from Topeka is 15 months old and getting ready for her second Christmas. “It’s an exciting time. She is getting so much older, and you can see the gears turning in […]
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – An Arkansas man is in jail after a traffic stop in Junction City. The Junction City Police Department said Nathaniel Painter, 45, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., was speeding on I-70 around 2:45 p.m. Thursday. The officer that pulled him over learned Painter was wanted on bank robbery charges out […]
What We’re Tracking: Mild Friday before turning colder Saturday Possible snow late Sunday into Monday Cold start to next week Tonight will be rather chilly as temperatures will drop down into the 30s once again with a decent amount of cloud cover. Friday may have passing clouds before becoming clear to partly cloudy. It should […]
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