HAYS, Kan. (KSNT) – One man is dead after a small plane crash south of Hays. It happened just west of 240th Avenue and Smoky Hill River Road Tuesday just after 9 a.m. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that 70-year-old John Werth from Schoenchen took off in his crop-duster. The plane crashed in a ditch […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced Tuesday that his office has begun the proceedings to ask that the 17-year-old involved in the shooting death of another Topeka teen be tried as an adult. Auston Michael Shane McNeely, 17, has been charged with Reckless Murder in the Second Degree, Interference with […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka West High School has been taken off of secure campus as Topeka Police are speaking with individuals involved in the actions leading up to the event. “There was an external threat which out of extra caution we put Topeka West on secure campus,” said Misty Kruger, Director of Communications for […]
Construction has begun on a project to build an accessibility platform at the Manhattan sign overlook.
KSNT News got an exclusive look at downtown Topeka's Brew Bank on Tuesday.
The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia announced Tuesday the Emporia Friends of the Zoo secured its $300,000 Capitol Federal cap-stone challenge grant. This will help them begin four projects.
Normally the storm track is a lot farther north this time of the year. However, the heat bubble has remained over Texas and the steering currents have been aimed at us. That does reduce the chance of triple-digit heat, but it keeps it occasionally stormy. Last year, Topeka’s rain from May through August was 13.45 […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — A topeka organization is giving new hope to people struggling with mental health issues. Sunshine Connection has become a light for people going through dark times. Living with a mental health issue can be difficult and often times can isolate those in need of help from the community. That’s how Marilyn […]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – Health experts want you to be aware of an upper respiratory virus that could be going around in pets. Employees at a boarding facility in Lawrence say they’ve seen a few cases so far this month. The virus spreads from pet to pet. Vets say there are proactive steps you can […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – An invasive species needs to be treated at Lake Shawnee, but the solution is causing controversy. It might look normal on the surface of Lake Shawnee, but underneath there is Eurasian watermilfoil. Parks and Recreation estimate the cost of the treatment at $130,000. They plan to use an herbicide to control […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – For young athletes just starting their seasons, the recent hot weather can be dangerous. Monday was the very first day of practice for high school teams across Kansas. Shawnee Heights High School Athletic Director Cody Whitney said the athletes are pumped to get back out on the courts and fields. “It’s […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – After a couple of years of trial and error, one sunflower field in Manhattan is overflowing with sunflowers. More than 100,000 sunflowers fill the field at A&H Farm, creating great photo opportunities, a petting zoo, and kids activities. The owners said seeing the smile on visitors face is where the real […]
