How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe? Scientists look for safety issues during the testing phase and continue their monitoring as shots roll out around the world. So far, the only serious warning to emerge is a rare risk of severe allergic reactions. Different types of COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized and it’s [...]
(AP) How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants? By tweaking their vaccines, a process that should be easier than coming up with the original shots. Viruses constantly mutate as they spread, and most changes aren't significant. First-generation COVID-19 vaccines appear to be working against today's variants, but makers already are taking steps to update [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Construction on S.W. 12th Street began on Tuesday near the Topeka & 12th Street intersection near downtown. The S.W. 12th Street Project will extend from S. Kansas Ave. to S.W. Gage Blvd. The Project is a countywide sales tax project approved by voters. Because this is an important roadway for public [...]
MESA, Ariz. (KSNT)- The Kansas City Royals will look to win and extend their Cactus League winning streak to three games on Tuesday. On Monday, the Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-6 in Goodyear, Ariz. The non-roster invitees put up some big numbers in the victory on Monday. Gardner, Kansas native, Bubba Starling, had three [...]
Authorities are investigating whether human smuggling was involved in the early-morning collision that killed at least 13 after a semitruck crashed into a SUV carrying 25 people.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is encouraging motorists to find an alternate route after a motorcycle accident in the 2000 block of NW Topeka Blvd. The accident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. EMS, Topeka Fire Department and the Topeka Police Department all responded. A KSNT News reporter on the scene reported [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- Severe Weather Awareness Week is a chance for families to prepare and review their safety plans. One Kansas family's experience with a tornado dictates their preparations well in advance. Laurie Fraser's family home was taken by a tornado in Woodward, Oklahoma, in 1947. It was one of the worst tornadoes in [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Northeast Kansas is experiencing warmer temperatures, but one black bear in Topeka is not ready to leave winter behind. A black bear named Val at the Topeka Zoo dug a hole and laid down for a torpor back in November , which is a type of hibernation. The Topeka Zoo is asking local [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Evergy will appear before the Topeka City Council at its meeting Tuesday night. The energy provider is expected to discuss the rolling blackouts that took place last month. At the height of these outages, more than 100,000 customers across Kansas were without power. Karen Hiller is the Topeka City Councilwoman from [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - A statewide alarm at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning in accordance with Severe Weather Preparedness Week has caused some alarm after warnings did not label the message a test. The National Weather Service in Topeka issued an apology for the warning nine minutes after it was issued. "Many of you received a [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - An attorney for the family of a 5-year-old girl critically injured in a crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid says the girl suffered a devastating brain injury that has left her unable to speak or walk. Attorney Tom Porto said Tuesday in an interview with ABC's [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Kansas will conduct a statewide tornado drill today, Tuesday, March 2 at 10 a.m. The National Weather Service will conduct the test. A proclamation issued by the governor declares March 1 through March 5 Severe Weather Preparedness Week. According to the proclamation Kansas had 17 tornados documented in 2020. The proclamation [...]
Washburn University President Jerry Farley is excited to see cars and students back on campus. "There were cars in the parking lot; when I got to my office there were students walking across campus, it's exciting," Farley told KSNT News this morning. President Farley believes Washburn has been able to weather the pandemic so far [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - Wichita police responded to a 'building collapse' call in the 3100 block of S. Clifton Monday evening. The call came in around 8 p.m. Monday evening, March 1. Sedgwick County Dispatch confirmed that a bed-ridden woman was removed from the home. A gas leak resulted in the evacuation of nearby houses. [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative legislators are pushing to prevent the state from limiting religious gatherings or keeping abortion providers open during emergencies that prompt restrictions on businesses. GOP lawmakers still smarted Monday over actions Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly took early in the coronavirus pandemic, but they were split over how far they want to [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita announced that their female black rhino gave birth to a healthy baby boy Monday at 6 a.m. Both mom and baby are doing well. According to Sedgwick County Zoo, the newborn rhino has taken his first steps and is nursing frequently. Bibi’s pregnancy was quite [...]
After the chilly start today, we see temperatures climbing to near 60° by the afternoon thanks to abundant sunshine and a breezy southwesterly wind. Lows tonight will be a bit warmer with the light southerly breeze, so we can expect to drop into the lower 30s. The calm wind and clear skies carry us through [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan (KSNT) - K-State administrators held a public forum Monday evening to address white nationalist-tied comments written on public forums in the Morris Family Multicultural Student Center. The forums, meant to give students a place to express why they celebrate Black History Month, took a turn when an unidentified individual wrote sayings like, "because [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The number of students getting an ACT score of 30 and above is increasing at Topeka High, where 12 students have gotten a score of 30 or above. So far this year, that number is up from last school year, which was 11 students. The school year before that it was [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT)-- Manhattan High School's head wrestling coach Robert Gonzales is retiring after coaching wrestling for 44 years. "Working with Coach Gonzales is like with a living legend," Damian Ilalio said, Manhattan senior and 285-pound state champion. Coach Robert Gonzales has a resume that is extensive. Gonzales made stops at Topeka West, Shawnee Heights [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Washburn Rural High School band members held a winter concert Monday evening at the high school. "Tonight is our winter band concert for our wind ensemble and our symphonic band," Melissa Sauls said, assistant band director. "They have been working since January on contest music that we are hoping to [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)--- Kansas lawmakers took final action on a controversial bill that would further limit the powers of the governor during the pandemic. A veto-proof majority of Kansas senate republicans voted to pass their version of an emergency response bill on Monday. The measure, Senate Bill 273, limits the powers of the governor's response [...]
A new bill wouldn't allow colleges to pay players, but athletes would be able to make some income on their name, image, and likeness.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)--- Kansas lawmakers are pushing for more oversight to require eye checks in schools. The Kansas senate held a hearing for a bill on Monday. While some students currently have their eyesight checked regularly, lawmakers are trying to prevent any setbacks in getting students the proper vision screenings they need. Senator Molly Baumgardner, [...]
RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - After previously considering a move to Phase 3, Riley County has to stay this week in Phase 2 of the state's vaccine planning guidelines by order from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, according to the area's health department. The backtrack comes after the Riley County Health Department also [...]
