The First Presbyterian Church, 817 SW Harrison, Downtown Topeka held their second of three Noon Noels Wednesday. The Seaman High Show Choir provided Christmas music, Pastor Sandra Brown gave a short Sermon followed by more Christmas music which was selected by guests in the audience. The next Noon Noels will be Wednesday, Dec. 18th at […]
The National Guard is celebrating their 383 years of existence today. The National Guard was officially recognized in 1636. The Kansas National Guard Museum at Forbes Field celebrated the Birthday with a ceremony and birthday cake. Brigadier General David Weishaar greeted the guests and cut the cake with an 1860’s era saber sword. Brig. Gen. […]
As shoppers use holiday deals to buy new TVs and furniture, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is getting the word out about tip-over dangers. The latest CPSC study on tip-overs finds every 30 minutes, tipped furniture or a falling tv sends an injured child to the emergency room, and every 12 days, a child dies […]
Some Ruiz breakfast burritos are being recalled due to possible contamination. Ruiz Food Products is recalling approximately 55,013 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breakfast burrito products containing eggs, sausage, and cheese that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic. The burritos were produced on October 15, 2019. The following products are […]
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – The American Royal plans to begin construction on its new complex in Kansas City, Kansas, next year. Royal officials announced Tuesday the organization has acquired 115 acres in Wyandotte County near the Kansas Speedway. The organization’s headquarters has been in Kansas City, Missouri, since 1899. The estimated price of the […]
LENEXA, Kan. (WDAF) — There’s a Christmas light display that’s definitely on the naughty list in suburban Johnson County. In fact, this display is for mature audiences only. It’s a bit graphic. Don’t worry, our sister station in Kansas City, FOX4, blurred it to keep it PG-13. “Well, it looks like a p***s,” Marcelo Vergara […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A special guest paid a visit to KSNT with a mission to spread Christmas cheer for kids in USD 501. Mrs. Claus, or rather Topeka Public Schools superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson, joined Brittany Moore Wednesday morning to discuss her plans with a volunteer team of teachers for a winter break full […]
Henry Carey, Jr. was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in a wreck that killed a Topeka man.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka’s West Ridge Mall has been repossessed by their mortgage lender at an auction after the owners failed to make payments. Wells Fargo Bank purchased West Ridge Mall for $27,120,000 Tuesday morning at a Shawnee County Sheriff’s auction, according to Shawnee County District Court records. They show the Shawnee County Sheriff’s […]
I must start this one with the immense gratitude for the open skies out here on the prairie. The mountains are beautiful, and they do bring breath taking views, yet Kansas has a special place in my heart. It is after all abundant with a lot of greenery and in our area, we have the […]
Veterans who were sexually abused by a former physician assistant at the V-A hospital in Leavenworth will divide nearly $7 million after settling their lawsuits
Temperatures got progressively colder Monday with gusty north wind. The coldest air, from this outbreak, was over northeast Kansas Tuesday with teens early and 30s late. We also had less wind and partly sunny conditions. The sky was mainly clear overnight, and today should be bright with abundant sunshine. A south/southwest wind will try to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka City Council voted to pass a water rate increase on Tuesday night. Topekans can expect to see a 7.5% increase on water rates, a 7.5% increase on storm water rates and 2% on waste water rates. These rates are lower than what was originally proposed. The increases are for […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)– There’s a new coffee shop in Topeka, and the owner moved thousands of miles from China to make it happen. Victoria Wu is the owner of CoffeeHead, a new shop that offers coffee, tea and bubble tea. Victoria moved here from China, but business wasn’t originally in her plans. “I wanted to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A Topeka mom is struggling with mold in places all over her rental house. She said to make matters worse her landlord won’t clean up the mold, and they believe it’s making the whole family sick. Josie Warriner and her family moved into their Topeka home in May of 2019. Then […]
LAWRENCE, KS (KSNT) – The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 95-68 Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. It was KU’s 300th win of the decade, which is second only to Gonzaga. The victory improves Kansas to 8-1 on the season. Devon Dotson had 22 points and 9 assists while Ochai Agbaji also added 22 points. […]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Christmas came early for two kids in Manhattan with disabilities on Tuesday night. Three-year-old Faith Herman and five-year-old Avery Pozarek were given custom bikes, courtesy of the Salina Ambucs chapter. The organization gives bikes and other mobility accessories to people of all ages with disabilities. Each bike costs around one-thousand dollars. […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – “The Adventures of Leonard” Facebook page has stolen the hearts of nearly 87,000 people. The page promotes animal adoptions and shelters across the country through funny pictures of Leonard, a ten-year-old chihuahua rescue who survived cancer. One month ago, for Leonard’s owner Kathleen Morgan, it all went away. Kathleen used her […]
The board voted unanimously Tuesday to treat e-cigarettes like any other tobacco product in Kansas schools.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – City leaders in Topeka want to be more transparent about how they spend your tax dollars. City Manager Brent Trout announced a new outreach program that is set to start next year. The city’s finance staff will give presentations about how the city’s budget works, which Trout hopes will give people […]
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has launched a website for agriculture producers and their families to use as a resource.
The Kansas Chamber released the "Kansas Tax Modernization" Report on Tuesday. This report, in collaboration with the Tax Foundation found significant problems in the states tax policy and recommended changes be made.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka City Council voted to pass structure fees as part of the business improvement district Tuesday night. The imposition of business improvement service service fees on business in the downtown area passed 10 to zero. In addition, the item to continue the hotel service fee passed nine to zero. The […]
Hayden High School held their Fall Boys Swim Invitational Tuesday afternoon at the Capitol Federal Natatorium. Some of the area High Schools at the Invitational include, Junction City, Lansing, Piper, Miege and Blue Valley West.
CONCORDIA, Kan. (AP) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is serving search warrants at homes in Concordia and at the Cloud County Law Enforcement Center. KBI spokeswoman Melissa Underwood says the warrants served Tuesday are part of an investigation into misconduct by Cloud County sheriff’s office employees. No other details have been released since the […]
