TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Republican lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to overhaul Kansas' troubled unemployment system. A final vote in the House is set for Thursday. It comes after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly announced plans to more than double the number of staff who help the jobless, and to make them available on weekends. [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced that 10,000 fans will be allowed at Kauffman Stadium starting on opening day. “The thought of at least 10,000 fans in Kauffman Stadium on April 1 makes my juices flow already and knowing our fans, they’ll make it sound like the ballpark is packed,” second baseman [...]
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - Shawnee County dispatch sent the fire department to a residential property on Northeast Indian Creek after a neighbor saw smoke coming from the back of the home. The first firefighters to arrive began an offensive attack, the second crew searched the home occupants. The homeowner was notified that the fire [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Kansas State University is making plans for 2021 commencement in-person ceremonies and those events will be held outside. "Planning is underway for the spring 2021 commencement ceremonies. Because it is impossible to predict the status of the pandemic in May, we plan to host ceremonies for spring, summer, and fall 2020 [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Washburn University Media Department held a media day on Thursday in the student union. "We are having this event to connect with the rest of campus. We want students and staff to come over and see what we do. We do a lot of stuff for the campus, we put [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Gage Park mini-train and carousel, two classic attractions, are scheduled to be open on March 6. Both will open through Spring Break. They will then remain open on weekends through the remainder of the school year before resuming daily operation for the summer. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Manhattan Parks and Recreation staff will begin the move into the new Douglass Activity Center, as construction workers put the finishing touches on the new facility. The approximately 21,000 square foot building located at 925 Yuma Street in Manhattan features: High-school regulation basketball court Two NCAA-size volleyball courts Elevated three-lane walking [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Republican lawmakers argue that Kansas shouldn’t be able shut down businesses during an emergency like the coronavirus pandemic. Their comments Wednesday came as the GOP-controlled Legislature considered how far to go in restricting a governor’s power in future emergencies. The state House gave first-round approval on a voice vote to [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - The wife of retired Wichita police officer Brian Arterburn is seeking $75 million in a lawsuit. Arterburn was injured on the job while pursuing a stolen Tahoe in February of 2017. Justin Francsico Terrazas, the man accused of running over Arterburn, was sentenced in 2019 to 28 years in prison. The [...]
BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - Fire crews in Butler County worked six separate grass fires on Wednesday afternoon. One of the fires, near NW 30th and Shumway, was getting close to some homes and other buildings. None ended up being damaged, but if it wasn't for one Butler County teen, that might have not been [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Multiple police officers were on on the scene of an incident in the 3300 block of SW 7th Street Thursday morning. According to the Topeka Police Department police were called to the address shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday morning for a domestic related incident. The scene was cleared by 9:30 a.m.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)- Day or night, the trains that cross the intersection near 21st and Broadway are frequent. During one of the train crossings on Saturday night, Wichita doordasher, Nathan Shaffer saw a stranger stuck on the tracks.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Health Department released a scorecard for the period of Feb. 21 through Feb. 27 and there has been a dramatic drop in the amount of coronavirus spread in Shawnee County. Although, the SCHD is warning residents of an increase in variants in the U.S. and in other parts [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Today, March 4, will be a live day at the Junior Achievement of Kansas Virtual Career Fair. The purpose of the event is to help employers find qualified and interested job seekers who want to stay and work in NE Kansas. The 90 day fair will run through May 29. "During [...]
COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (KSNT) – A ledger dating back to 1858 will be part of a new exhibit in Council Grove. The 1858 ledger will be on display when new exhibits open at Kaw Mission and Last Chance Store Museums on the Santa Fe Trail State Historic Site. Reinterpretation of the site is currently underway [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -The Topeka Fire Department responded to an overnight fire at 5324 SW 17th Street in Topeka to find heavy smoke coming from the roof. The address is just west of SW 17th and Fairlawn. The building was vacant and under construction. Although firefighters successfully put out the fire it is estimated there [...]
We're starting things off nice and clear today, but we'll begin to see clouds moving in later this afternoon, becoming cloudy tonight. Highs, later today, will make it into the low 70s again, and winds will be out of the south and east at about 5-10 mph. Overnight, we'll have a slight chance for some [...]
BEL AIRE, Kan. (KSNT) -- Sunrise Christian Academy small forward Gradey Dick announced his commitment to the University of Kansas Wednesday evening. Dick is a 5-star recruit, and according to ESPN is the 21st best player in the class of 2022 and the 33rd best player according to Rivals. There was a lot of speculation [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - State leaders met Wednesday to discuss a dangerous portion of I-70 in downtown Topeka. The photo below shows the design for the Polk Quincy viaduct, a stretch of road that has a sharp curve along an elevated stretch of highway. A 7-car pile-up happened in this area just last week, killing [...]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) - Kansas Athletics announced Wednesday it donated 1,300 tickets to first responders in the Lawrence area so they can attend the last regular-season KU men's basketball game. Those who are getting the tickets include first responders from: LMH Health and KU Health Systems Lawrence Douglas County Fire/Medical Lawrence Emergency Medicine KUPD/Lawrence PD [...]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Emporia State women's basketball team beat Central Oklahoma 82-80 Thursday in the first round of the MIAA tournament. MIAA player of the year Tre'Zure Jobe lead the Hornets with 25 points. Daley Handy and Fredricka Sheats followed with 18 and 16 points respectively, while Karsen Schultz scored 11 and Ehlaina [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Washburn Ichabods are advancing to the MIAA semifinals on Friday with a 78-59 win over Rogers State on Wednesday night. The Ichabods were led by the red-hot shooting from their guards, Tyler Nelson, Jalen Lewis, Tyler Geiman. Geiman and Nelson went a combined 15-24 from the field. Tyler Geiman finished [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announced Wednesday it has zero COVID-positive inpatients. St. Francis also said its given 8,021 doses of the vaccine as of March 3. You can make an appointment by using the request form, but the hospital asks patients to only complete the form [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Washburn men's basketball team advanced to the semi-finals of the MIAA basketball tournament. The Ichabods played the Rogers State University Hillcats of Claremore, Oklahoma in Lee Arena Wednesday night in the first round of the MIAA basketball tournament. Final score, Washburn 78, Rogers State, 59. The Ichabods will play Lincoln [...]
This would allow 18 to 20-year-olds the option to concealed carry too, but it would have to be with a license.
