MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - K-State Athletics announced Tuesday (December 1) that in consultation with University leaders and Riley County health officials that Bramlage Coliseum will be open to approximately 15 percent capacity for men’s and women’s basketball games beginning this week. The capacity restriction will enable all men’s and women’s season ticket holders to attend [...]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - Due to COVID-19 protocols the Emporia State men's basketball games against Newman, Central Oklahoma and Rogers State have been postponed and will be made up at a later date. "Fourteen days of quarantine means 14 days of opportunity," said Emporia State men's head coach Craig Doty. Pending results of weekly testing [...]
Wichita, Kan. (KSNT) - Wichita police said a suspect is dead following a crash in a stolen red Chevy Cruz. The crash happened just after 6 a.m. at the intersection of MacArthur and Meridian in Wichita. According to police, a person was warming their Cruz in the 700 block of W. Lockwood when it was [...]
Joe Biden will formally introduce his top economic advisers on Tuesday, as the president-elect builds a recovery plan to help American families and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Community Christmas tree was delivered to Evergy Plaza in downtown Topeka Tuesday morning. The 20-foot White Spruce was donated by Parks for All Foundation with the assistance of Bettis Contractors and Capital Crane. The tree was moved from an old tree nursery near McDonald Field to Evergy Plaza. The tree [...]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - Emporia's Papa Johns has closed its doors with little explanation. Although, signs have been posted in the windows embracing a rejection of any mask mandate. The restaurant is located at 2808 West Highway 50. A sign in the front window says, "Closed, thank you to all our loyal customers, we love and [...]
A tiny little ape made a big entrance on live TV on FOX4 this morning, shocking the crew with both its sudden appearance and unbelievable cuteness.
Through the month of December, Starbucks is offering free coffee to "those keeping our communities safe during COVID-19."
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - The Wichita Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday evening to go full remote starting Dec. 2. "The numbers have gone up dramatically," said Board President Sheril Logan. "We just can't continue on this way and keep schools rolling so we need our community to help us and step up." In [...]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) - Firefighters have evacuated a building in the 3100 block of West 6th St. in Lawrence Tuesday morning. Lawrence dispatch said the fire department is currently at the location and motorists should stay clear. This is a developing story, KSNT will add more to this story as information becomes available.
A disproportionately large number of poor and minority students were not in schools for assessments this fall, complicating efforts to measure the pandemic’s effects on some of the most vulnerable students, a not-for-profit company that administers standardized testing said Tuesday.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Running out of ideas for children stuck at home during the pandemic? The Kansas Children's Discovery Center wants toddlers to know they haven't forgotten about them and even have a project that involves a safe pandemic finger painting project. "We've realized there's a lot of online content for school age children, [...]
MEMPHIS, Mo. (AP) — As Dr. Shane Wilson makes the rounds at the tiny, 25-bed hospital in rural northeastern Missouri, many of his movements are familiar in an age of coronavirus. Masks and gloves. Zippered plastic walls between hallways. Hand sanitizer as he enters and exits each room. But one thing is starkly different. Born [...]
Today will bring sunshine and a bit of a breezy wind that will send highs to near 50° this afternoon. Clouds increase tonight as our next system begins to move in. Rain chances increase south of I-70 tomorrow afternoon and will transition to snow through the evening and overnight. There's still a lot of uncertainty [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Graduation rates for a local high school have increased by nearly 20% in the last 10 years. This graph below, provided by Topeka High's principal Rebecca Morrisey shows their graduation rates since 2009. You can see that rates have been increasing steadily for the last four years, all the way up [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) -- The K-State Wildcats picked up their first win of the season Monday, winning 62-58 after a full 40 minute battle against the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC). K-State had three 'Cats record double-figures in the game with sophomore guard DaJuan Gordon and freshman guard Nigel Pack both scoring 14 [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Washburn men's basketball team defeated the Central Oklahoma Broncos 81-71 in Lee Arena Monday. Below are several photos from the game:
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- The Ichabods escaped with a victory Monday night against Central Oklahoma winning 81-71, a game that was limited to family attendance only. Sophomore guard Tyler Nelson rooted the Washburn offense Monday, putting up 23 points on 8-10 shooting from the field. Senior guard Tyler Geiman was close behind, posting 18 points [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNT) -- Moderna submitted its coronavirus vaccine to the FDA for approval Monday, making it the second company to apply. The company is now catching up to Pfizer in getting approval from the FDA. Researchers say it's not just about finding a vaccine, but being the first to get it to market. "If they go [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- Kansas’ votes for the 2020 General Election are now officially certified. All six of the state’s electoral votes will be going to President Trump, who led by about 15% against President-Elect Joe Biden in the state’s official results. As states across the country continue to certify election results, Kansas election officials [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KTKA) -- Dr. Kevin Dishman, Chief Medical Officer from Stormont Vail Health and Nick Xidus, Owner of Hazel Hill Chocolate in Topeka joined KSNT anchor Kelly Saberi Monday evening for a discussion on the effects of coronavirus in Kansas. The pair answered questions about the pandemic’s effect on businesses, coronavirus vaccine preparation, and [...]
Shawnee County Commissioners appointed Teresa Fisher as the new interim director of the Shawnee County Health Department on Monday during their meeting. This follows current Director Linda Oachs' retirement announcement.
As coronavirus deaths rise in Shawnee County, employees at Newcomer Funeral Service Group are becoming overwhelmed, according to President Ren Newcomer.
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - A local nonprofit is looking for help in order to make the holiday brighter for crime victims and others in need. SOS in Emporia provides services for individuals, families and kids who've experienced domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. The organization is collecting gifts to give to the families through [...]
UPDATE: Police were called to the intersection of 8th and SW Polk Street at around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon for a disturbance. Police attempted to remove the subject from their home, but ultimately decided to diffuse the situation by leaving. The scene is now clear. TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- The Topeka Police Department is involved [...]
