TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Office of Secretary of State on Monday encouraged all Kansans to be safe and follow the recommended coronavirus safety protocols, while simultaneously releasing a letter to county election officials saying a mask will not be required at polling stations. “As Kansas voters begin to cast their ballots for the 2020 [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Washburn Athletics announced Monday the football team will return to action with two exhibition games. The Ichabods will host Northwest Missouri at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Yager Stadium. The following Saturday, they'll travel to Warrensburg, Mo. to take on Central Missouri at 3 p.m. For Washburn's home game on [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Topeka police are looking for two people in connection with a murder, the department said Monday morning. Investigators ask anyone who sees Latrelle Sheneice Praylow or Todge Anderson to call 911 immediately. They're looking for the woman and man in connection to the Oct. 3 deadly shooting of Christopher McMillon. The [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Shawnee County Parks + Recreation is asking for more feedback from locals in its second phase of planning for the new Family Park. The department posted an online survey to find out what people want from the new facility. HTK Architects, who designed three layouts for the park, will also ask [...]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - Emporia, the founding city of Veterans Day, is honoring its veterans with 260 individual banners that honor their "service and sacrifice." "It is an important way to talk about the individual experiences," Casey Woods, Executive Director of Emporia Main Street told KSNT. The program has expanded since 2014 when the city [...]
We know that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has done some incredible things, and some of those feats are thanks in part to his powerful throwing arm. However, Josh Allen has talked a big game.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Zookeepers in Manhattan are training Malayan tigers to make their health care needs easier. The Sunset Zoo is home to two Malayan tigers, brothers Malik and Jaheem. Although they may look related, Head Keeper Savannah Hiatt said these two tigers have personalities all their own. "Jakeem is our bigger boy. He's [...]
After a schedule shift due to COVID-19 testing, the two 4-1 teams are set to face off. However, the Chiefs are missing a few prime players.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Voters can start early voting in-person in Shawnee County on Monday. The Shawnee County Election Office at 3420 SW Van Buren in Topeka will start opening from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to give voters more time to cast their ballot. More than half of Shawnee County voters voted early, either [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Topeka City Manager Brent Trout touched base with KSNT Monday morning and talked about issues facing the Capital City. Trout said he has been pretty happy with the census response rate in the city and reminded citizens this allows the city to receive the proper federal funding. Originally put on hold [...]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Independence Police Department made an arrest Sunday evening connected to the murders of two Independence men. Bureau agents and Independence police officers served an arrest warrant at the Labette County Jail to 18-year-old James T. S. Gofourth of Independence. The arrest warrant alleged [...]
Cloud cover will remain in place over much of the area today, and that will keep temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s. We'll have a slight chance for showers tomorrow afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Then we start to warm up, and by Thursday, we'll be near 80°.
More people are voting by mail for the 2020 General Election in Kansas, and the Shawnee County Election Office is keeping close eyes on ballots as they are sent out. However, what happens if you receive a ballot that doesn't look right, or is completely ruined?
As temperatures are taking a dip in Kansas, you may be considering turning on your furnace. However, there are a few hazards you should be aware of to keep yourself, and your family, safe.
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (KSNT) - One man has been arrested Sunday evening in connection to the murder of two men, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Independence police and KBI agents arrested 18-year-old James Gofourth on two charges of first-degree murder and one charge of attempted first-degree murder, according to a news release. Independence police [...]
WAKARUSA, Kan. (KSNT) -- The Arty Awards recognize many artists in the area in a number of categories for their craft. Glaciers Edge Winery is one of six recipients this year. From community to performing arts, the Arty Awards recognize them all. For the owners of Glaciers Edge the win came as a surprise, after [...]
WASHINGTON (KSNT) -- President Trump signed the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act Sunday, granting veterans access to increased care and local treatment options. The bill was created by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran from Kansas and Jon Tester from Montana. Its hope is to decrease veteran suicide nationwide. "This is a [...]
What We're Tracking: Cool, cloudy night Some clearing on Monday Warmer by the middle of the week Mostly cloudy and cool tonight with temperatures falling into the lower to middle 30s north to upper 30s south by early Monday morning. The wind will light from the northeast, but the cloud cover will be hanging on [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- The Topeka Fire Department responded to a structure fire at approximately 10 a.m. Sunday, leaving one firefighter injured with non-life threatening injuries. Crews were called to 2406 SW Golf View Dr. Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke and flames coming from a single story wood frame house. Damages are estimated at [...]
