WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 22-year-old Wichita man who exchanged gunfire with police during a chase has been sentenced to more than 23 years in prison. KAKE-TV reports Elijah Martinez was sentenced Tuesday to 280 months for intentional second-degree attempted murder and three counts of burglary after the confrontation in December 2017. Investigators say officers began pursuing […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – An overlay project is set to begin on 17th street on Friday morning at 7:00 a.m. and will go for the next month. Crews will begin on 17th st. at Fairlawn and work their way East to MacVicar where they will then work back to Fairlawn along 17th St. The road […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Voting ended on the new City of Manhattan flag last week and the design was announced Tuesday afternoon. Voters chose the “Little Apple on the Prarie” design, just one out of 120 designs submitted. Artists of all ages and locations submitted designs, and the City reported that over 3,000 ballots were […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The mini-train that runs in Gage Park is out of commission Tuesday. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation announced on their Facebook that the train is down because of an issue with a wheel on the engine. KSNT will update when the train is back up and running.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s office has identified the victim of a train crash Tuesday afternoon. William N. Reynolds III, 64, of Topeka, attempted to cross railroad tracks south of Southwest 57th and Topeka Boulevard while an Amtrak train approached northbound. The train struck Reynolds, killing him. Shawnee County Sheriff’s deputies and […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A Topeka man was arrested Tuesday evening in connection with the shooting that occurred in Oakland earlier in the day. Colby Dean Brown, 19, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and criminal damage to property. Officers responded Tuesday afternoon after a […]
Emergency responders are the scene of a accident involving a train and a pedestrian
Electronic scooters or “e-scooters” are growing in popularity across the country and now the city of Manhattan is going to discuss how much it wants to regulate their use. The Manhattan City Commission is discussing possible e-scooter rules and regulations during their meeting Tuesday night. This comes after the Kansas Legislature passed a law regulating […]
What We’re Tracking: Another hot and muggy day today Temperatures continue to climb Little, if any, rain chance Skies should remain mostly sunny for your Tuesday as the hot and muggy summer weather really kicks in today. Afternoon high temperatures will end up in the lower 90s but combine that with dew points in the […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Crime rates are a major concern in many cities across America. But when it comes to Topeka, some say it might not be as bad as you think. Topeka Police are working hard to connect with the community through a series of meetings. Part of what they want is to change […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – At Topeka’s Fiesta Mexicana security is a top priority. The annual tradition attracts a ton of people to the Oakland neighborhood, which means there’s an extra focus on safety. Fiesta organizers say they’ll have Topeka Police, Topeka Fire, AMR, and their own hired security there to help with that. Alicia Guerrero-Chavez […]
ST. MARYS, Kan. (KSNT) – With temperatures rising and anticipated to reach 100 this week, many are looking for ways to cool down. Being outside for extended periods of time can be physically taxing, but those without air conditioning in their cars can feel the heat even when they escape the outdoors. St. Marys Police […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – We’re less than 24 hours away from the official start of Fiesta Mexicana and the finishing touches are being made on just about everything. Including one of the most loved traditions of Fiesta, Ballet Folklorico De Topeka. It’s a history lesson put in motion. “I’ve been dancing since I was 4 […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka Pilots are hosting an event Wednesday to meet with fans, show off their home stadium and announce some big news. Wednesday evening, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pilots fans will get the opportunity to talk with staff and enjoy free food, free prize drawings and more. Fans can […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – For over 40 years, the Combat Air Museum in Topeka has been educating people about military aviation history. For this museum, the future of aviation is just as important as the past. When you walk into the Combat Air Museum, it’s like stepping back in time. “Most people are fairly surprised […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Royals are planning to extend the netting at Kauffman Stadium to better protect fans. The decision comes after a fan was hit by a ball Sunday during the Royals’ game against the Detroit Tigers. Spokesman Toby Cook told KSHB-TV the girl was kept at a hospital overnight […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Roads in East Topeka are back open after a car fire shut down traffic Monday afternoon. Topeka Fire Department responded to a call of a van on fire around 4:15 p.m. at 10th and Chandler St. Fire officials said that the driver of the van smelled smoke as he was driving […]