What We’re Tracking: Pleasant day ahead Sunshine for the weekend Rain chances later next week After some patchy fog this morning temperatures will warm up nicely into the upper 60s with mostly sunny skies throughout the day. A slight breeze out of the south will be present with elevated fire danger across the region as [...]
PLAINS OF UR, Iraq (AP) — Pope Francis and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence Saturday, urging Muslims in the war-weary Arab nation to embrace Iraq’s long-beleaguered Christian minority during an historic meeting in the holy city of Najaf. Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani said religious authorities have a role in [...]
MARYVILLE, Mo. (KSNT) -- The Washburn Ichabods cruised to victory Friday as they defeated Missouri Western State 101-72 in the MIAA Tournament semifinals. Washburn held a 28-point lead headed into halftime and they didn't take their foot off the gas. Junior guard Jalen Lewis scored a game-high 29 points on 6-of-9 shooting from deep. Senior [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Washburn University volleyball team hosted their home opener Friday evening in Lee Arena against the University of Nebraska-Kearney Lopers. The Ichabods lost their first home match of the season 3 sets to 1. The next game for the Ichabods is Saturday, March 6th against the Fort Hays State Tigers at [...]
(KSNT) -- Highlights and scores from Friday's sub-state basketball action on Full Court Press. BOYS HOLTON 60 WAMEGO 56 ST. MARYS 54OSAGE CITY 53 ROCK CREEK 67RILEY COUNTY 54 ROYAL VALLEY 52JEFFERSON WEST 38 WETMORE 48LINN 26 WABAUNSEE 51JEFF. CO. NORTH 41 VALLEY FALLS 53VALLEY HEIGHTS 33 MARYSVILLE 45PLEASANT RIDGE 33 CLIFTON-CLYDE 61CENTRAILIA 46 RIVERSIDE [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The trial has begun just over a year after a video showing a girl getting attacked in Topeka went viral, leading to the arrest of a 12-year-old girl. KSNT News sat down with Madison Beaty, the 14-year-old girl who was attacked, to find out what led to the fight on February 20, 2020. [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)- Communities across Kansas are expecting utility bills up to 25 times higher than normal. This all stems from brutal winter weather back in February which resulted in rolling blackouts and forced many Kansans to use more electricity and natural gas to stay warm. "There are some people that are talking that their [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The March First Friday Art Walk featured four local artists that have been instrumental in keeping the Topeka art community alive and robust. Stephen Smith owns Stephen A. Smith Art Gallery. It uniquely displays numerous artists' works. Monthly, new works are introduced for the intentional art investor, as well as, new [...]
Former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer gave the first sign that he is running by naming a treasurer for his 2022 campaign for governor.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - A Kansas man is seeking help after receiving a letter that says he owes thousands of dollars in overpaid unemployment benefits. George Larmer, who lives in Wichita, lost his job last year, and applied for unemployment, after suffering a critical intestinal disease that left him bed-ridden and unable to work. "They [...]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) - Les Miles has been placed on administrative leave after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced from his time coaching at Louisana State University. Miles was accused of texting female student employees, taking them to his condo alone and making them uncomfortable. He’s also accused of kissing at least one student, along with [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The owner of The Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant in Topeka is eager to operate at full capacity again, but it's not happening quite yet. The Shawnee County Health Department released its newest health order Friday afternoon, allowing restaurants and bars to open at 75% capacity instead of 50% like it [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Washburn University honored its first-generation family of the year Friday afternoon. This year's family is the Cardenas-Torres family. Rafael Cardenas-Torres is from Topeka and a first-generation college student. He earned his Associate of Liberal Arts degree in 2019 and is graduating in May 2021 with his Bachelor of Business Administration. His [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - A Topeka singer is itching to get out and perform, but until everyone has their shots, it's just not possible. Noah Lindquist isn't wasting his time. He's created a YouTube channel that has over 7,000 subscribers. His latest creation, "I Just Can't Wait for Vaccines" is a parody of the Lion [...]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KSNT) - A report released Friday by Louisiana State University reveals sexual misconduct allegations against former LSU head football coach and current KU coach, Les Miles. The 262-page report comes from the independent law firm hired by LSU. The extensive report states former LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva recommended firing Les Miles [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Washburn Ichabods played their first home baseball game Friday afternoon at Falley Field. The Ichabods' opponent for their first home game was the Missouri Southern Lions from Joplin, Missouri. Next up for the Ichabods is a double header against the Lions on Saturday with games schedule for 1 p.m. and [...]
