TOPEKA (KSNT) - Memorial Hall in Topeka was evacuated according to an alert sent out by the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) on Tuesday. At 11:50 a.m. on Nov. 14, the KHP distributed an alert that the building, located at 120 SW 10th Avenue, needed to be evacuated. The severity of the situation was not listed [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansas' Democratic Governor Laura Kelly and Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson are hoping to 'disagree better.' In a video released Tuesday, both governors announced their participation in the National Governors Association's (NGA) Disagree Better initiative. The initiative is aimed at encouraging people to find "common ground." They sat down at a local Kansas [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A USA TODAY report found Topeka was ranked the 50th city in the nation for pothole issues. USA TODAY ranked cities across the nation for worst pothole problems based on Google searches for "pothole," "potholes," "pothole repair," "pothole damage" and "pothole complaint". Topeka made the list. The report found the number of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Burger King locations in Kansas and Nebraska are set to be reinvigorated after a new acquisition. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Burger King announced 11 locations in Kansas and five in Nebraska are going to be under a new franchise owner, Kansas King, Inc., and they are committed to modernizing restaurants in the [...]
The Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers have been the topic of discussion for much of the season.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police are at the scene of a stabbing in the downtown area Tuesday morning. Shawnee County Dispatch confirms police responded to a report of a stabbing just before 9 a.m. on Nov. 14 in the 800 block of SW Tyler. The reported stabbing occurred just a few blocks away from Topeka High [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City crews are at the scene of a massive water main break in the downtown Topeka area. KSNT viewer Jessica Nicoll sent in a video of a water main break at Eighth and Kansas Avenue in downtown Topeka. A spokeswoman for the Topeka Water Division confirmed the incident as a water main [...]
SAINT GEORGE (KSNT) - The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is on the scene of a drive-by shooting that left one person injured. At 6:13 a.m., the PCSO responded to reports of a shooting in the 4700 block of Blackjack Road in Saint George. One person was injured as a result of the shooting. The [...]
Sunny skies continue through the next couple of days, and with that, our temperatures stay nice and mild. Highs look to remain in the upper 60s to lower 70s with overnight lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s through midweek before a weak front moves through by Friday. Behind the front, we should cool [...]
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) - College soccer's not done in northeast Kansas. Both Washburn University and Emporia State University (ESU) soccer received NCAA tournament bids Monday. Washburn is the 1-seed in the central region, and will host the opening two rounds of the tournament for the first time in program history. Emporia State is the 2-seed [...]
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - With above-average temperatures sticking around through mid-November, many are taking advantage by getting in a few extra rounds of golf. These extra weeks of play mean extra money coming in for Shawnee County Parks and Recreation. It's a great deal for both golfers and parks and rec, with winter rates, fees [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A man convicted of murder in Shawnee County died in custody at a Kansas state prison. Michael Rogers, 55, died on Nov. 13 while he was a resident of the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, according to a release from the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). The cause of Rogers' death is unknown at [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Wildcats finally took control of a game and won with a big margin. K-State beat South Dakota State 91-68 Monday night. David N'Guessan got the first two points of the night on the fast break, and K-State (2-1) led all the way through. South Dakota State cut the Wildcats' lead to [...]
Councilmembers Monday night voted unanimously to fire Doug Gerber two weeks after an inappropriate video involving Gerber was sent to city employees.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Gas prices across Topeka have dropped below $3 a gallon, just in time for the holiday travel. For the first time since since March of 2023, gas prices at some stations in Topeka are below $3 a gallon, according to GasBuddy. GasBuddy is a tech company that keeps track of gas prices [...]
TOPEKA, (KSNT)- Kansas lawmakers are trying to decide how far the state can go to address homelessness issues, as law enforcement officials say populations are being forced to move to the state's largest cities. The state's Special Committee on Homelessness met Thursday, Nov. 9 to talk about the impact of homelessness and what issues local [...]
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes might not be playing, but you can still find him on ManningCast for Monday Night Football.
A new study from Loqate has come out showing which U.S states are losing the most packages with Kansas and Missouri near the top.
The Lawrence Police Department is investigating after one person was injured in a stabbing Monday afternoon.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - On the latest episode of Inside Kansas Politics, Rebekah Chung sat down with Associated Press Statehouse Correspondent John Hanna and Political Science Professor Michael Smith. These political experts weigh in on top statewide issues, and discuss how local elections could set the stage for 2024. Other topics include the state's temporary hold on [...]
Four-time Grammy-winning artist Drake announced his "It's All A Blur Tour - Big As The What?" and he's bringing his friend and fellow rapper J. Cole.
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Police responded to a crash involving a propane vehicle in Riley County on Monday. The Riley County Police Department posted to social media at 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 13 that officers were at the scene of a crash in the 2100 block of Deep Creek Road. The crash involves a propane [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County Parks and Recreation gave county commissioners a sneak peak into the nearly $4 million dollar Southwest Topeka Family Park project. Talks have been in the works for nearly a decade to turn the plot of land at southwest 21st and southwest Urish by the Midwest Health Aquatic Center into Family Park. [...]
What We’re Tracking Clear and cool again tonight, but each day the sunshine continues through the first half of the work week. With that, our temperatures stay nice and mild. Highs look to remain in the upper 60s to lower 70s with overnight lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s through midweek before a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As Washburn football's season ends, the team already knows it'll have a new starting quarterback for the next season. Kellen Simoncic is entering the transfer portal, he announced on social media Monday. "It's been such a blessing to be a part of the Washburn football program," the post said. "...With that being [...]
