WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Wichita computer programmer was sentenced to three years federal probation and a $2,000 fine for threatening cyberattacks against two web sites that posted criticism of Wichita lawyer Brad Pistotnik according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister. David Dorsett, 37, pleaded guilty to two counts of making extortionate threats via the internet. […]
Gonzaga, Duke and Kansas remain atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. CLICK HERE FOR THE POLL The Bulldogs received 54 first-place votes from a 65-member media panel. The Blue Devils had nine first-place votes and the Jayhawks two. No. 4 Baylor moved into the top five for the first time in three years […]
Shawnee County Commissioner Bill Riphahn stopped by KSNT News Monday morning to discuss the Shawnee County Commission’s plans for projects around the area in the new term. Riphahn also shared an update on the timeline for a new multi-million-dollar recreation center in Topeka.
Today’s Cute Kid of the Day is Rylan! He just had his 8th birthday. Rylan is the middle child of three boys, loves to hunt and fish.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Despite rocky international oil prices after the U.S. assassination of Iran’s top general, gas prices stayed firmly below the national average Monday morning in Kansas. However, they could shift upwards in the coming weeks, according to a petroleum analyst. Gasbuddy reports the average price in Topeka rested at $2.30 per gallon, […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla has entered the race Monday morning for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District. In December, De La Isla said she was torn in her decision. Democratic party leaders hinted to KSNT News Sunday that De La Isla may be running. De La Isla confirmed the rumors with […]
SILVER LAKE, Kan. (KSNT) – It’s finally 2020 and locals in Silver Lake are preparing for the town’s sesquicentennial. Silver Lake turns 150 this year and organizers are planning a three day birthday bash to celebrate. The celebration is scheduled for June 12-14. Organizers are planning things like an ice cream social, sports tournaments, food […]
The first days of 2020 have been mild and relatively peaceful. Sunshine has been prevalent. Wind became strong yesterday, but the higher gusts have diminished. Yesterday was another day with above normal temperatures, and we will see more unseasonably warm weather in the days ahead with the help of a healthy south wind. Sunshine may […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Manhattan teen Sam Staedtler impressed a lot of people over weekend at Capitol Federal Natatorium. In his first swim meet since recovering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, he even impressed himself. In the pool is where Sam Staedtler loves to be. “I just really like to compete a lot,” said Sam. At swim […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Some Topeka businesses are working to make sure all kids feel included, especially those with special needs. Typically places like Chuck E. Cheese has music going, bright lights are flashing and kids are running around playing games. But, for kids with autism and other special needs, it can be overwhelming. That’s […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Democratic leaders are hinting that Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla will jump into the second district congressional race sometime in the next few days. De La Isla has been considering a run for Kansas’s second district congressional seat. She told KSNT News last month that she was torn. Now it […]
(KSNT) – Topeka’s Gary Woodland finished tied for 7th at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Woodland shot a 72 to close the final round and finish at 9 under par for the tournament. Woodland entered the day in 3rd. View the complete leaderboard here.
What We’re Tracking: Partly cloudy, cool night Dry, warm weather pattern midweek Colder, snow chance by end of week Partly to mostly cloudy weather will develop by later tonight and into the early morning hours on Monday. The wind will die down and allow for temperatures to dip into the middle to upper 20s by […]
EMMETT, Kan. (KSNT) – In the early morning hours of Sunday deputies investigated a shooting in Pottawatomie County. Sheriff Jager said around 5 a.m. the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’sOffice got a phone call that shots were fired at a home in the 200 block of Bidwell Street in Emmett. Deputies got there and found that several […]
OAKLAND, Cal. (KSNT) – A former K-State student was killed during a laptop theft on New Year’s Eve in California. According to KSNT’s sister station KRON, Shuo Zeng was killed in Oakland when suspects tried to steal his laptop. Police say three suspects approached Zeng at the Starbucks where he was working and took his […]
