What We're Tracking: Rain moves in tonight Cooler temperatures ahead Widespread rain this weekend Tonight, clouds will be on the increase, and we'll cool down into the upper 30s. The rain chances look to hold off until daybreak Friday. So, you'll need to take the rain gear on your morning commute. Scattered showers will move [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Topeka Police are asking for help finding 11-year-old Azaraya C. Aguilar. Aguilar was last seen this morning at around 9:45 a.m. in the 3800 block of SW South Park Ave. Call 911 if you know where she is.
The study found that the Pfizer vaccine was at least 97-percent effective in preventing symptomatic disease, critical disease and death.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - The city of Manhattan is currently asking for proposals to develop a city-owned parking lot in Aggieville. The parking lot is located behind Kite's Bar and Grill, at the corner of North 12th Street and Laramie Street. Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers said they have received interest in the lot in [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Stormont Vail has rolled out a new and easy signup system to register for the coronavirus vaccine. Those who are approved in Phase 1, 2A, and 2B (age 65 and older, or critical worker groups) can schedule a vaccine under the Kansas Vaccination Plan. To schedule a vaccine online residents can [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - With Spring right around the corner, it may be time to spruce up the lawn and start thinking about planting those flowers. "Off season is all about getting ready for the season that is upon us now." Cameron Rees, Owner/operator of Skinner Garden store. "We've been doing prep work on getting [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is starting traffic control and advising motorists to stay clear of 61st and Shawnee Heights Road after a controlled burn grew untamable. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Dispatch center confirmed there was smoke over the road. Although the red flag warning has been lifted, the Topeka Fire [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has released tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz. “I’d like to thank Eric and Mitch for all of their contributions over the years. Every day both of these men came to work with the right attitude, ready to grind, both [...]
CHASE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - The Chase County Sheriff's Office said a fire near Cedar Point which burned 7,000 acres on Wednesday is now contained. The fire was fueled by dry conditions and high wind. The fire burned two abandoned houses and some cattle. Chase County fire officials said the fire started in Marion County [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNT) – They are calling it a gift from above. This week, a Kansas couple was reunited with their son after more than a year in COVID isolation. J. and Claudia Mann live at the Wichita Presbyterian Manor. Since March, the assisted living facility has restricted visitors to avoid any outbreaks. The couple’s [...]
We'll enjoy sunshine today, temperatures near 60°, and the best news of all, much lighter winds! Tonight, clouds will be on the increase, and we'll cool down into the upper 30s. Scattered showers will move in through the morning tomorrow and linger for much of the weekend, bringing some much needed moisture to the area. [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- The Chiefs Kingdom gets its first glimpse of its new princess. Brittany Matthews shared the first video of their daughter, Sterling Skye, to her Instagram followers Wednesday evening. The video, set to the song "Lady" by country star Brett Young, shows Matthews working out in a gym during her pregnancy. [...]
WELLINGTON, Kan. (WDAF) — A Kansas Department of Transportation worker came across an unexpected discovery recently in south central Kansas. The carcass of an American Alligator was discovered in the Ninnescah River by the KDOT worker, who was working on the riverbank in Sumner County, according to Kansas Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. A herpetologist in [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)--- The Kansas Department of Labor is upgrading its server this coming weekend to prepare for a major onboard in their contact center. "Doing the server migration this weekend makes sure that as we roll those new resources on in the coming weeks, our system can support that level of service that we're [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)--- State labor officials said they are planning to move quickly on implementing federal unemployment benefit programs extended in the upcoming stimulus package. "We're confident that we're going to be able to implement these extensions relatively quickly," said Peter Brady, Deputy Secretary for the Kansas Department of Labor. "Our underlying goal is to [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- The Big 12 Championships return to the hardwood in Kansas City, after a year of uncertainty. One year ago, the city canceled both tournaments because of a surge in COVID-19 cases sweeping the country. Now, it's a new year, teams are playing in the newly renamed T-Mobile Center, and the [...]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Emporia Board of Education voted Wednesday evening to send students back to in-person learning full-time. The board voted to move into Step 5, allowing for in-person learning five days a week. Students still have the option to learn remotely if they want to. Also at the meeting, Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - The Kansas State Wildcats defeated TCU 71-50 on Wednesday night to open the Big 12 Tournament. K-State has won four of its last five games. Nijel Pack led the Cats with 23 points while Mike McGuirl added 17. K-State will play top seeded Baylor on Thursday at 1:30 on ESPN2.
Some states are starting to relax coronavirus restrictions, including getting rid of mask mandates. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly doesn't want that to happen here yet.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Landing Bar & Grille, a sports bar located in southeast Topeka, unexpectedly closed on March 9. This left customers and employees confused after the restaurant didn't give any sort of notice on the door of the restaurant or post on social media. The owner of the building, Jerry Berger, said [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - KSNT News partnered with Stormont Vail Health to host a call-in event for the Community Health Needs Assessment survey Wednesday. The goal of this is to better address the health needs of the community. From 4-6:30 p.m., people who live in Shawnee County could call (785) 270-4782 to complete the survey. [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly gave her weekly COVID-19 update Wednesday. Gov. Kelly discussed the vaccine rollout in the state and expects increases in vaccine shipments to Kansas to continue. There has been a 52% decrease in positive coronavirus cases in Kansas over the past two weeks, according to Kelly. Hospitalization rates also [...]
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - Multiple emergency crews, including some from Nebraska, were on scene helping fight fires in Washington County. A deputy on scene of a fire in Riley County told a KSNT News reporter Washington County was "overwhelmed" and had to pull in resources. One fire was located near Madison Road & 9th [...]
