WINFIELD, Kan. (KSNT) - The prison in Winfield is dealing with an outbreak of the coronavirus, and Kansas' top doctor is worried its speed in spreading is similar to new coronavirus variants. "They hadn't had any COVID-19 for weeks and then a whole cluster of cases broke out," said Dr. Lee Norman, secretary of the [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Azura Credit Union donated over $75,000 Wednesday to several local nonprofit organizations in Northeast Kansas. The donations were distributed through the input of the credit union's members and community. Checking account holders were able to select a specific nonprofit where they wanted the donations to go, and Azura donated five cents [...]
MARION COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) -- A Kansas farmer who has a popular YouTube channel is getting a lot of clicks with one of his newest videos. Derek Klingenberg, who goes by Farmer Derek, has two bald eagles nesting on his farm in Marion County. He named them Willie and Marie. His website, FarmerDerek.com, includes a [...]
KANSAS (KSNT) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking nationwide for help to find an unknown woman, who may have critical information to identity a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. The unidentified woman, called "Jane Doe 43" by the FBI, is seen with a child in a video that the FBI [...]
You may have seen signs on Walgreens doors indicating its pharmacies don't yet have the COVID-19 vaccine available. But get ready, because it could be soon.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - On January 29, 1861, Kansas was admitted to the Union as free state. It was the 34th state to join the Union. Jessica Young, Kansas Historical Society Communication Specialist, said "The Kansas Historical Society will be celebrating Kansas' 160th birthday on Friday with a virtual celebration. Our education department has created [...]
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KSNT) - Those 80 and older who showed up for vaccine appointments Tuesday in Johnson County were surprised that many were literally left out in the cold. The line to get in to Okun Fieldhouse wrapped around the sidewalk and stretched to the back of the large parking lot as the county began [...]
Topeka, Kan. (KSNT) – A water main break has shut down southbound lanes of Gage Boulevard near 10th Street, according to a city traffic engineer. The city said traffic will likely be impacted for two weeks as crews fix the problem. The city is asking drivers to detour by using Fairlawn, rather than driving through [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Shawnee County District Attorney District Attorney discussed current court cases and how coronavirus is affecting court proceedings. Kagay spoke with KSNT Morning Anchor David George Wednesday morning. One of the higher-profile cases discussed was that of Francisco Mendez. He's charged with the death of Washburn University football player Dwane Simmons in [...]
The light to moderate snow that moved through overnight gave us a quick inch or two, so be careful on your way out the door for this morning. We'll still be pretty cold today with cloudy skies and highs in the middle to upper 20s, but our winds will be a little lighter. Skies will [...]
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office announced it will be operating under phase three accident reporting as of late Tuesday night, according to a press release. Officials are preparing for inclement winter weather. During phase three, deputies will only respond to and investigate accidents including: Injury, possible injury or death to [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- The Indian Hill Elementary School social worker is making sure kids with a family member in the military have a space to go when needed, even encouraging kids to give back to those serving. Kara Burton is an eight-year-old girl in the second grade at Indian Hills Elementary School. For Burton, [...]
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNT) - The Kansas City Chiefs recorded a special video for a terminally-ill Kansas man who just wanted to see the team win one last time. Raymond Edwards' touching story has been shared and seen by thousands since Sunday. That's when the Junction City man, battling a severe case of COVID-19, received [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Riley County will limit vaccines to people 65 and older who have severe medical conditions, a county spokeswoman said late Tuesday. "After careful consideration, we have decided it would be better for our most vulnerable population," said Alice Massimi. "Please note at no point in time have we randomly chosen who [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Hayden Wildcats played the Seaman Vikings in a Centennial League matchup on Tuesday night at Hayden High School. The Seaman Vikings came away with a win 56-45.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)--- Kansas lawmakers cited communication problems with the state's health department in a meeting Tuesday, as they spoke about the state's reporting issues. Lawmakers pointed out the CDC's data shows that Kansas has administered more vaccines than Kansas' coronavirus vaccine data shows. According to the CDC, as of Tuesday, Kansas has administered 158,743 [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Sheriff deputies from Shawnee County responded Tuesday night to a hit-and-run crash near 21st and Indian Hills in southwest Topeka. Deputies were investigating a white car stopped in a nearby field. They said the person inside was not being cooperative.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Legislators have heard testimony from Democratic lawmakers pushing for Kansas to join a handful of states observing a day honoring Native Americans instead of Christopher Columbus, but it's not clear the bill will get a vote. The House Federal and State Affairs Committee on Tuesday listened to remarks from three lawmakers [...]
Lawmakers are deciding how compassionate the state of Kansas should be when it comes to dying prisoners.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Police in Topeka responded Tuesday night to a Topeka Sonic after two people showed up with minor gunshot wounds. The shooting did not occur at the restaurant located at U.S. Highway 24 and Rochester Road. One of the victims was taken to the hospital. Police said it's unknown if the people [...]
OTTAWA, Kan. (KSNT)- The title of the World’s Oldest Operating Purpose Built Cinema is in the possession of the Plaza Cinema in Ottawa, Kan. The Guinness World Records recognized the theater’s age and historical value in 2017. The theater began showing movies in 1905 but had to temporarily shut down. When the cinema began showing [...]
What We're Tracking: Widespread light to moderate snow overnight Clearing out by middle of the week Warmer by the end of the week The next system will move through tonight, this time only bring a quick shot of light to moderate snow. The snow should start up during the evening hours and wrap up just [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that flags are to be lowered to half-staff in the city of Leon, Kansas on Friday, January 29 until sunset to honor Leon Police Chief Jerry Farthing. This is directed in accordance with the governor's Executive Order #20-30. Chief Farthing died from complications due to COVID-19 earlier [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Gov. Laura Kelly announced new data on the state’s coronavirus vaccine data tool Tuesday, now showing how vaccine doses are distributed to each county in Kansas. Johnson and Sedgwick Counties lead the state with 6,825 and 5,850 doses respectively, according to the state. The COVID-19 vaccine dashboard also tracks information such [...]
