TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will vote this week on whether to restrict turkey hunting harvest in parts of Kansas for at least two years. The commission will take up two measures Thursday in Scott City. A proposal from state biologists would reduce spring turkey tag limits to one […]
Washburn University held a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center on Monday. Highland Park High School Air Force JROTC greeted guests as they arrived, Phillip Witzke, Student Veteran Emcee and Chaplain gave the Invocation, Dr. Julie Mazacheck, Vice President for Academic Affairs gave the Welcome, Washburn Rural High School Air Force JROTC, […]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Dec. 28, 2017, shooting of unarmed Andrew Finch in front his home by a Wichita police officer has become the largest and most costly swatting case in the nation. Officials have said that officers feared Finch was reaching for a firearm when he was shot, not knowing that a hoaxer […]
OSAGE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – One person is dead and three others are hurt after a crash Monday morning in Osage County. The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. on Highway 56. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a maroon Dodge truck was headed west out of Overbrook on US-56 when the driver lost control on the […]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) – Organizers in Emporia canceled their Veterans Day parade Monday morning due to snowy weather moving into the area. The city that officially founded the federal holiday for service members relocated its memorial service indoors to avoid the winter conditions. Emporia’s recognizance for veterans extends beyond the federal holiday into a full […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran joined Brooke Lennington Monday morning to discuss the holiday season’s presents and the porch pirates interested in them. The chief also mentioned how Topeka police can help keep your home and belongings safe while you travel.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNT) – Roger is a 61-year-old Vietnam veteran. He served for six years with the Army special forces. He’s spent the last year-and-a-half homeless on the streets. “They said, ‘Where you going?’ I said, ‘Back out on the street. There is nowhere else to go,’” said Roger. On Sunday that came to an […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Winter weather conditions have sent the Topeka Police Department into walk-in accident reporting mode. This means the police will only go to crashes that involve: Injury, possible injury or death. A driver possibly intoxicated with drugs or alcohol. Major traffic blocking or congestion. Hit-and-run accidents. Crashes that lead to a disturbance […]
OGDEN, Ut. (CNN) – Two Marine Corps veterans in Utah, who served in Afghanistan together, still love to go hiking, even though one lost his legs in a combat injury. It takes a special kind of brotherhood to carry 135 pounds of weight on your shoulders up 14.3 miles of steep terrain, but John Nelson […]
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – Deputies have arrested a man Monday after a car chase through two local counties. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office started chasing the driver of a 2002 Toyota Camry after midnight. Deputies found out the driver was allegedly involved in car burglaries in Shawnee County. That chase ended just before 1 […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A former director of Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is coming out of retirement to manage the new Evergy Plaza in downtown Topeka. Spectra, the company managing the plaza, announced Monday morning that John Knight will serve as manager of the Evergy Plaza. Knight worked at the Shawnee County Parks and […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – As a way to honor our nation’s heroes, restaurants and businesses are offering deals for active and retired military members. Here are some of those deals: Red Lobster: In honor of Veterans Day, Red Lobster is offering a free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active duty military and reservists with a […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — People in Topeka got to experience one of India’s most popular festivals Sunday. Hundreds gathered at the Capitol Plaza Hotel to celebrate Diwali, also known as the festival of lights. The purpose of the celebration is to drive out darkness and celebrate life. Organizers said it’s a great opportunity to share […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (FOX4) – Four people should recover after an overnight shooting at an adult nightclub. The shooting happened at Baccala, at Independence and Lawn. Investigators say they were responding to a disturbance nearby when they heard gunshots. There were apparently multiple people shooting, firing dozens of shots. Four people were treated for non-life-threatening […]
The Topeka Symphony’s Youth Ensemble displayed their musical talent Sunday afternoon at White Concert Hall on the Washburn University Campus. The Topeka Symphony Youth Orchestra was created by the Topeka Symphony to encourage talented young musicians to pursue their musical interests. Young musicians are encouraged to audition for the Youth Ensemble. Sunday’s concert was performed by area […]
What We’re Tracking: Much colder air arrives overnight Light snow expected Monday Gradual warm up by end of the week A wave of frigid air is expected to move through the state tonight. By early Monday morning we will be down to the lower to middle 20s and feeling even colder with northerly winds between […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Ryan Tannehill threw a 23-yard touchdown to Adam Humphries with 23 seconds left, and the Tennessee Titans blocked a last-second field goal attempt to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-32 to spoil the return of NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes. The Titans (5-5) only had a chance to take the lead after […]
