What We're Tracking: Clear, chilly night Sunny, mild by the weekend More rain chances early next week Cool breezes will quickly subside, leaving us clear and chilly for tonight. Temperatures should drop into the middle to upper 20s. But the clear sky and light wind will also set us up for a really nice day [...]
RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - Riley County will start scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments with new scheduling software starting Thursday. The new software allows residents to choose a half-hour window to get the vaccine. Only those who have registered with Riley County will be notified to sign up for an appointment. And, only those who have [...]
The Kansas House passed a bill Thursday morning that aims to help Kansas kids know what to do when encountering a gun.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Topeka has seen a 140% increase in the total number of suicides compared to this time last year, according to local police Thursday. "This is a concerning trend. We want those who are experiencing the thoughts of suicide to know there are resources available in Shawnee County. Please reach out. Don’t [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Beginning on Saturday, March 20th, Ed Bozarth Dealership will start collecting nominations for a weekly $1,000 donation to local nonprofit organizations. "We try to help out the non-profits, we are always giving back to the community." Chris Spargo, President and CEO of Ed Bozarth Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac. "You can come [...]
The European Union's drug regulatory agency says experts have concluded that the AstraZeneca vaccine is not linked to an overall increase in the risk of blood clots and that the benefits of use outweigh the risks.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Stormont Vail passed the 40,000 COVID-19 vaccine mark Thursday at the Vaccine Clinic at Stormont Vail Events Center. Starting Friday, people with medical conditions that increase their risk of more severe COVID-19, will be invited to schedule a vaccine. Those conditions include: cancer chronic kidney disease chronic lung disease Down syndrome [...]
Editor's Note: This story originally reported the health order changes take effect March 26. The Shawnee County Commission confirmed it starts March 22. TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Commission will change the local COVID-19 health order from a requirement to a recommendation beginning Monday, March 22, according to a decision in its Thursday [...]
GEARY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - The Kansas Highway Patrol confirmed that a man's body was found along I-70 Geary County Thursday morning. KHP said area police alerted its troopers around 5:45 a.m. to a body found on eastbound I-70, across the street from Fort Riley's airfields. Troopers went to the scene and later determined a [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The driver of a car involved in an three vehicle crash at 29th and Fairlawn in Topeka at 9 a.m. Thursday morning fled the scene, but was later found hiding in a creek. A KSNT News reporter on the scene confirmed that everyone else involved made it safely out of their [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Topeka Vendors Market has acquired the Topeka Capital-Journal newspaper's former building, as well as the former Topeka Transfer and Storage building for entertainment projects for the downtown area. Owners Todd and Nicolle Konkel made the announcement Thursday morning and sent KSNT News a video by Create/Uplift that showcases their new [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Coronavirus cases continue to drop in Shawnee County as vaccine distribution ramps up. Less than 100 new cases have been reported in the county according to the new scorecard. The percent of positive tests has decreased from 3.3% to 2.8%. On March 6 the Shawnee County Health Department issued a new [...]
GARDEN CITY, Kan. (KSNW) - In a year where many people have been stuck at home for work, school, and most everything in between, state traffic officials are reporting a spike in roadway violations.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is calling a proposal to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s school sports in Kansas “regressive” and predicting it would hurt the state’s ability to recruit businesses. Kelly stopped short of promising a veto Wednesday but pointed to a past executive order on LGBTQ rights as [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNT) - Bowie, a 2-year-old bulldog mix, who was rescued in early 2020 by the Wichita Animal Action League after being severely abused and neglected, is asking fans and supporters for votes in an online competition. Bowie's case began in early January of last year when someone found him locked in a kennel and thrown [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the mother of a transgender teen daughter, Debi Jackson says she’s struggling to muster the energy for another round of debates on inclusion in youth sports. “This is our daily life. This isn’t something that’s a debatable experience for us. It is our reality,” Jackson told FOX4. Jackson’s daughter Avery [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNT) – With millions working from home and learning remotely, the pandemic created the perfect environment for cyber criminals. The FBI released their annual Internet Crime Report for 2020. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) saw more than 790,000 complaints last year — that’s 300,000 more than 2019. “The top crimes that are reported are [...]
ROSSVILLE, Kan. (KSNT) - Folks in Rossville are rallying around a local hero battling ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Cody Lambotte is a former teacher and coach in Rossville. He has been fighting ALS since 2017. Folks in Rossville are throwing a color run/walk, silent auction and chili feed Saturday afternoon. Everything that is raised will [...]
We should see some peeks of sunshine by this afternoon, and skies will continue to clear through tonight. Winds continue to be gusty, though, through early this afternoon before starting to taper off. We could still see gusts between 30-40 mph until lunchtime. Highs today will be on the cool side, and feeling colder thanks [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)--- Kansas Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop made his first appearance back at the capitol on Wednesday, after being released from Shawnee County Jail Tuesday morning. Suellentrop released a statement, responding to several charges made during his arrest. “Today, out of respect for Senate leadership, my Republican colleagues, and the entire Kansas Senate, [...]
Kansas lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that addresses where transgender people can play in sports. The bill passed the Senate 24 to 10 Wednesday night.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Ryan's Pub, located in Topeka's Brookwood Shopping Center, celebrated St. Patrick's Day with several of their closest friends. The holiday event featured Guinness beer and the Kansas Territorial Pipes and Drums. "It's great to be able to celebrate St. Patrick's Day again," said Sean and Christy Ryan, the owner/operators of Ryan's [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Senator Gene Suellentrop released the following statement on Wednesday: "Today, out of respect for Senate leadership, my Republican colleagues, and the entire Kansas Senate, I have decided to transfer the bulk of the formal duties of my office to the Assistant Majority Leader. I will do so until matters that I [...]
