What We're Tracking: Clouds slowly break apart Temperatures stay around average Dry conditions remain for several days Clouds may try and break apart even more so tonight as temperatures fall into the lower to middle 20s yet again before building back in early Saturday morning. The weekend ahead will be colder with highs only in [...]
The death of a Capitol Police officer brings the death toll from Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol to 5 people.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Shawnee County District Court is making changes through the month of January. The Tuesday morning traffic dockets at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. are cancelled through Jan. 31, 2021. The Court is asking residents to contact the District Attorney's Office at (785) 251-4525 or use the email address, datraffic@snco.us, with [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Kansas State University announced in a statement this morning that classes will resume online when the school opens Jan. 25. “As we anticipate a surge in positive cases as people return to our campuses, this action will help us keep safety protocols in place,” said Richard Myers, university president. “Last August [...]
NESS COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - From delayed shipments to none at all, health departments across the state are coming across bumps in the road when it comes to vaccine distribution. In Ness County, dozens of vaccines were expected to be delivered right before Christmas, but when they didn’t arrive, Public Health Administrator Carolyn Gable said [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Are you ready to travel again, safely? The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has 21 suggestions for 2021. “Take this opportunity to explore your own state,” Tourism Director, Bridgette Jobe said. “While setting your New Year goals be sure to include travel as a part of that plan. [...]
What We’re Tracking: Mostly cloudy today Temperatures stay around average Dry conditions remain for several days Mostly cloudy skies are expected today with a light breeze out of the north. Some patchy freezing fog will be possible for the early hours, but should burn up by mid morning. Temperatures will gradually warm up from the [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- As Kansas has faced coronavirus vaccine rollout and testing issues, more unemployment problems rattle the state, putting thousands of Kansans at wit's end. "No one has helped me, and no one has given me any information," said Serenity Walters, an unemployment claimant in Lawrence. Walters filed for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — After being released in the offseason, punter Dustin Colquitt is reportedly back in Chiefs Kingdom. Reports say, Colquitt has signed on to Kansas City’s practice squad ahead of the playoffs. Colquitt spent 15 years as the Chiefs’ punter before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason. He was released from Pittsburgh, [...]
WASHINGTON (KSNT) - International Religious Freedom Ambassador and former Governor Sam Brownback tweeted Thursday night calling for a "peaceful transition of power." Ambassador Brownback tweeted in response to the riots at the Capitol on Wednesday, that were put on by Trump supporters. Brownback's comments are not the first made Thursday by a former Kansan working [...]
MARYVILLE, Mo. (KSNT) - In a battle of unbeaten teams, #5 Washburn upset #1 ranked Northwest Missouri State on the road Thursday night 84-82 at Bearcat Arena. The win snaps Northwest's 25 game winning streak. Washburn led by 3 points with 2 seconds remaining in regulation but Manhattan native Trevor Hudgins was fouled shooting a [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has decided what order COVID-19 vaccines are given out based on different phases. The state is currently in phase one, meaning healthcare workers and residents of long term care facilities are in the process of getting vaccinated. Different counties across northeast Kansas are handling [...]
It's a new year and time for a new season of All12 Courtside, where we provide comprehensive coverage from the Nexstar Nation of Big 12 basketball! The Big 12 is back as a force nationally, with five teams occupying spots in the AP Top 25. Perennial frontrunner Kansas finds itself in unusual territory trailing both [...]
U.S. Capitol Police said Thursday police officer Brian Sicknick died due to injuries sustained in response to the riot led by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the Capitol.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Local protesters filled parts of the outside steps and several floors of the Kansas Statehouse Wednesday, frustrated while the U.S. House and Senate were attempting to count electoral votes in Washington D.C. that would certify President-elect Joe Biden as victorious. While Trump supporters in D.C. were violent, the protesters in Kansas [...]
TECUMSEH, Kan. (KSNT) - A local cub scout has set the bar high for popcorn sales since he sold the most in the entire district this year. Hasan Ali Lister of Tecumseh is an 8-year-old cub scout that sold $8,000 worth of popcorn this past year. His method was simple, go door-to-door, participate in selling [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Congress officially certified President-elect Joe Biden to be the 46th president of the United States early Thursday morning. However, the majority of Kansas lawmakers objected to certifying certain states that voted for Biden. Sen. Roger Marshall and Representatives Ron Estes, Jake LaTurner and Tracey Mann voted against accepting the state of [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Capper Foundation announced Thursday its 25th Blarney Breakfast will be held Saturday, March 13. The breakfast is held every year to benefit kids and adults with disabilities. The foundation said it will offer limited in-person dining, as well as a drive-thru option. Organizers said they will follow guidelines and recommendations from [...]
What We're Tracking: Clouds linger around Temperatures stay around average Dry conditions expected for several days Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the night as temperatures drop into the middle 20s for Friday morning. Patchy fog and lower clouds may be the case before daybreak. Friday and the weekend ahead will be colder with [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly held a news conference Thursday to give an update on the vaccine distribution in Kansas. Gov. Kelly and Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman showed two posters detailing the Kansas Vaccination Phases. The first phase includes healthcare workers; residents or patients in long-term care, [...]
