TOPEKA (KSNT) – Advisors Excel will move its headquarters to West Ridge Mall, the company announced Friday. The owners of Topeka's Advisors Excel, Cody Foster and David Callanan, have purchased the mall with hopes to revitalize it by creating a space that incorporates both retail stores and corporate offices, the company said in a news [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State health officials say several Kansas lakes are impacted by blue-green algae in a recent report. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) released an updated list of lakes that contain the presence of blue-green algae or harmful algal blooms (HABs). This toxic water hazard poses many health risks to both humans and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - McEachron Elementary School students celebrated grandparents day with a square dance in the school gymnasium, Friday afternoon. "The big thing is square dancing," said Victor Williams, McEachron Elementary Principal. "This is my last year here as principal and I had three wishes. My first wish is that all 440 kids learn to [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT)- K-State football had a series of laughable celebrations after big plays in the team's week one win. Defensive tackle Uso Seumalo did a dance that he learned from his favorite NFL defensive lineman, Dexter Lawrence of the New York Giants. Will Howard and Hayden Gillum appeared to chug imaginary beers after a touchdown. [...]
What We’re Tracking The smoky haze from the Canadian wildfires that has descended into Northeast Kansas will start to clear going tonight into tomorrow. Throughout the remainder of the day, if you suffer from heart or lung diseases, try to limit your time outdoors as much as you can until the smoke clears. Temperatures for [...]
A man associated with the Kansas City chapter of the Proud Boys pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to the January 6 Capitol riot
TOPEKA (KSNT) – If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Saturday & Sunday Events HOT AIR BALLOON RALLY – Don’t be surprised if you spot hot air balloons hovering over Topeka this weekend. A tradition since 1976, the Huff n’ Puff balloon rally kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State officials say a new resource is available to Kansans looking to buy their first homes. Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson made the announcement about the new resource on Thursday, Sept. 7 in a press release. A new page on the state treasurer's website contains information on the First-Time Home Buyer Savings [...]
Gas Buddy experts predict gas prices in the Midwest will spike anywhere from 50 cents to $1 per gallon over the next several days.
MAYETTA (KSNT) - Fans of Jay Leno can start reserving spots for his upcoming stand-up comedy show coming soon to northeast Kansas. Prairie Band Casino & Resort announced earlier this year that the former host of The Tonight Show would be coming to Kansas for a comedy show. The performance is slated to start at [...]
JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – Police have pulled eight bodies wrapped in blankets from a clandestine landfill in Juarez’s lower valley in the past two days. Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui confirmed the Wednesday afternoon find of the first six bodies and said it is linked to recent violent events in the area. A Chihuahua [...]
TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE)- Forge Young Talent is gearing up to celebrate its annual Forgefest with a new twist this year. Rhett Flood and Fatima Luthi with Forge Young Talent joined the Fox 43 AM Live show to speak with Dane and Katie about the event. This year, the event will be taking the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police have identified the person killed in Topeka's latest deadly shooting. Donna Eubanks with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) said the deceased is Hevair Loucious, 31, of Topeka. This deadly shooting marks the 23rd homicide for the Capital City in 2023. The TPD responded to a call on a shooting around 3 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags across the Sunflower State to be lowered next week. Gov. Kelly made the announcement in honor of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, according to a press release from her office. Flags will be lowered to half-staff from sunup [...]
A new list says the Titanic Museum in Branson, Missouri, and the Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas, are among the top 100 tourist traps in the world.
What We’re Tracking Temperatures this morning are cool in the 60s as we continue to hold on to dry air. We have clear skies to start out and should see plenty of sunshine throughout most of the day. The smoky haze from the Canadian wildfires has descended into Northeast Kansas. The plume of smoke will [...]
MARYVILLE (KSNT) - Emporia State football started its road slate with a big test, playing at MIAA preseason No. 2 Northwest Missouri State. For the first time since 1994, the Hornets took down the Bearcats, winning Thursday's matchup 33-13. Emporia State was first on the scoreboard, with a 76-yard pick-six less than three minutes into [...]
KANSAS CITY (KSNT) - The Chiefs felt the pain of being without their starting tight end on Thursday. The Lions came to Kansas City and handed the reigning Super Bowl champs a season opening loss, 21-20. The Chiefs' defense swallowed the Lions on the first drive, but Detroit came back stronger. It scored the first [...]
KANSAS CITY (KSNT) - The Kansas City Chiefs' home opener against the Detroit Lions brought in fans from all over the country. For one family, traveling to Thursday's game was about more than just football. Matt and Angel Bonacker drove five hours from Sioux Falls, SD to catch the game. The Bonacker's may be lifelong [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn football hosted its first home game of the season on Thursday, welcoming MIAA-foe Missouri Western to Yager Stadium. With a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, a tipped ball went the way of the Griffons, as the Ichabods lost the game 30-23. Coming into the game, players and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Washburn University football team held their home opener against the Missouri Southern Lions Thursday evening in Yager Stadium. Final score:Missouri Southern 30Washburn 23 Next up for the Ichabods will be Lincoln University Blue Tigers at Jefferson City, Mo.
The U.S. Attorney for Kansas says a federal grand jury has indicted 43-year-old Eric Caleb Carlson with one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Road crews will be closing two highway ramps in Topeka within the next seven days for repairs. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) shared in a press release it plans to close ramps on I-470 and I-70 in Topeka. Friday, Sept. 8, the on-and-off ramps will be closed for bridge repair work. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A massive cloud of smoke billowing south from Canada is bringing hazy conditions across much of the Midwest this month. The smoke can lead to health impacts such as difficulty breathing, increased coughing and headaches, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Areas of thick smoke can also lead to decreased visibility, [...]
The smoky haze from the Canadian wildfires has descended into Northeast Kansas. The plume of smoke will continue to plunge southward into the Midwest through Friday before shifting farther east from our region. If you suffer from heart or lung diseases, try to limit your time outdoors as much as you can until the smoke [...]
