BURLINGTON, Kan. (KSNT) – A New Stran woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday after she was found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with her husband’s death from neglect. Carol Sue Burris, 69, was found guilty in April of one county of reckless second-degree murder and one count of mistreatment of […]
What We’re Tracking: More storms tonight and Friday Flooding biggest concern Drier this weekend with cooler temperatures A FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been issued until 7am Saturday for the following counties: Anderson, Brown, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Marshall, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Shawnee and Wabaunsee The chance for showers and storms continue tonight and […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Washburn University addressed concerns Thursday afternoon after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were rumored to be coming to campus. In a press release, the University said that ICE representatives are on campus today to meet with International Programs in regards to the Project Campus Sentinel outreach program. The program focuses on […]
Anthony Roberts Jr., 22, of Topeka, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for his involvement in the Oct 2017 triple murder in downtown Lawrence.
RILEY, Kan. (KSNT) – The Riley County School District is hoping voters will approve a $15 million bond to address maintenance issues at the district’s two schools. The bond would direct more than $7 million to the district’s grade school and more than $4 million to Riley County High School. District leaders are hoping the […]
Lawrence Public Schools said Thursday it will postpone the start of school for students attending Free State & Lawrence High Schools, as well as the Lawrence College and Career Center.
A Kansas farmer will be featured on Discovery’s Shark Week programming this week.
CHENNAI, India (CNN) – In India, a little boy had to have 526 teeth taken out of his mouth. The 7-year-old’s jaw had been sore and swollen, so doctors took some x-rays and CT scans and that’s when they found all the teeth. They were in a bag-like tissue and it took doctors nearly two […]
Flash Flood Warnings until late Thursday morning for Anderson, Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson counties. Many communities in this region have received 4-6 inches of rain since last night. Flash Flood Watch until 7am Saturday for the following counties: Anderson, Brown, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Marshall, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. Temperatures have […]
LYON CO., Kan. (KSNT) – Police are searching for a car reportedly impersonating police officers in Lyon County. It happened between Olpe and Emporia on Highway 99 around 3:30 Wednesday morning. Officials say a silver passenger car used red and blue lights to pull over two vehicles. While the suspects did not make contact with […]
KANSAS CITY, MO (KSNT) – Washburn head football coach Craig Schurig joins KSNT Sports Director Pete Francis at MIAA Media Day in Kansas City to discuss this year’s Ichabod team, the team’s plans to honor Dwane Simmons, how the Bods are drawing inspiration from Corey Ballentine, and Mitch Schurig’s development at quarterback.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Transportation Department in the Auburn-Washburn School District is offering the public the free opportunity to drive a school bus Thursday. There are a number of open bus driver positions to fill before school starts on August 13, and the organizers of this event hope that driving one of the busses […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Members of the Shawnee Heights girls basketball team invited people in the community to come and dunk with them Wednesday all for a good cause. But, it wasn’t the kind of dunking you do on a basketball court. In exchange for a $10 donation, people got three tries to dunk the […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The brave and loyal canines are being honored by the U.S. Postal Services with the Military Working Dogs Forever stamps. The dogs pictured on the stamps represent the modern military working dogs. USPS says over time, the number of dog breeds that serve in the military has decreased significantly. Modern military […]
Lauren Mitchell sang her award winning blues Wednesday night at Uncle Bo’s Blues Bar at the Downtown Ramada Inn and Convention center. Lauren Mitchel grew up in Bradenton, Florida. Her musical career was influenced by her parents and grandparents who also were musicians. Lauren cites Etta James as profoundly influencing her sound. Her 2017 album, […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka Police have two people in custody while they are investigating a report of gunshots fired from a car near West Ridge Mall Wednesday evening. TPD responded to a call of shots fired from a car that was leaving the West Ridge Mall parking lot at 6:35 p.m. The caller followed […]
KANSAS CITY, MO (KSNT) – Emporia State head football coach Garin Higgins joins KSNT Sports Director Pete Francis at MIAA Media Day in Kansas City to preview this year’s Hornets team. Topics include how Emporia State plans to build on the momentum from a bowl victory, the quarterback competition, the experienced defense, and coach Higgins’ […]
OSAGE CITY, Kan. (KSNT) – The country’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but some people in Congress are trying to get that number higher. Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives approved to incrementally raise the federal minimum wage to $15 in a matter of eight years. “This is a classic case of […]
CENTRAL ILLINOIS — ‘Bulletproof backpacks‘ are being sold at area Office Depots in central Illinois. The book bags are made by a company out of Sanford, Florida, called Guard Dog Security. The ‘bulletproof bags,’ specifically the ProShield Scout, come with a level IIIA protection. According to the US National Institute of Justice (NIJ), this level will protect against […]
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 36-year-old southern Kansas man who pretended to be an FBI agent to get out of a traffic ticket has been sentenced to a year of probation. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said Jarrod Andra, of Milan, must also pay a $1,000 fine. He had previously pleaded guilty to impersonating an agent. […]
TAMPA (WFLA/CNN) – A woman in New York who turned 107 years old on Wednesday and her secret to a long life might surprise you. Upwards of 100 people attended a party to celebrate Louise Signore’s birthday. She says she’s maintained a healthy diet all her life and also continues to exercise, including dancing. But […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A grant worth $400,000 from Walmart will help local hotel employees learn how to do their jobs even better. Washburn professors will teach employees at the Ramada Inn and the Capitol Plaza Hotel skills to help them better do their jobs. “They will actually be going on-site to both of those […]
What We’re Tracking: Warm , humid weather Several rounds of storms ahead Daytime breaks in the rain with some sun Mostly cloudy and humid tonight with areas of showers and storms developing and spreading our way through the night. Some of the eastern counties may see locally heavy rainfall overnight into early Thursday morning. It […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes launched a new cereal with Hy-Vee and it will be available to purchase beginning tomorrow. Mahomes signed a three-year endorsement deal with Hy-Vee and is rolling out his cereal starting tomorrow. Click here to find your closest Hy-Vee store to pick up your own box!
