Officials in Hennepin County, Minnesota, have asked county employees to leave the downtown Minnesota area before the jury delivers its verdict at the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka native Peyton Williams didn’t always see basketball in her future, but as of April 20th, she has a WNBA training camp invite with the Seattle Storm. "Obviously, to get a call from them was exciting," Williams said. "Just to know you’re playing with the proven best-of-the-best makes it so much cooler [...]
MINNEAPOLIS (NewsNation/KSNT) - A verdict has been reached in the trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin has been found guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. A judge read the jury's verdict aloud to the courtroom as cameras streamed it live. [...]
COWLEY COUNTY (KSNT) - The National Hot Rod Association hosted hundreds of high school and college students for some behind-the-wheel experience with STEM. The students went to Mid America Dragway Monday for a speedy lesson in science, technology, engineering and math. The drag racing track is about 6 miles west of Arkansas City. "Pretty cool [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A snow comeback in April on Tuesday has broken local records more than 100 years old for both Topeka and Concordia, the National Weather Service announced. The previous record for snow on April 20 in the areas was set in 1918, with 0.2 inches for Topeka, and 0.7 inches for Concordia. The [...]
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Junction City High School is planning for an in-person graduation ceremony, a school spokeswoman announced Tuesday. The high school plans to hold graduation on May 30 at 7 p.m. at Al Simpler Stadium with all 320 grads in attendance. The students can bring five guests, who will each get wristbands to [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The California-originating variant (B.1.1.7) of coronavirus has now been found in Shawnee County, according to the Shawnee County Health Department. Cases stemming from both the UK and California variants have now both shown up in Shawnee County. The SCHD is encouraging all residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine at their first opportunity [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Tuesday morning house fire in north Topeka has left some pets dead, according to the Topeka Fire Department. Firefighters went to a reported structure fire around 4 a.m. at 924 NW Jackson St. They said they found fire and smoke coming from the first floor of a two-story house there. The [...]
After a story about the fight over a KCK dog, FOX4 learned about criminal filings against Unleashed's owner for not giving dogs back to their owners.
ANDOVER (KSNT) -- A Kansas girl has been reunited with her necklace, and her late father's ashes inside. "It just means a lot, like more than anything," she said. "It was in a little heart-shaped, and it said 'Your wings were ready, but my heart was not,'" It's a small silver necklace that carries a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Riley County is seeing an increase in crime, back to pre-coronavirus levels, as the pandemic wind-downs according to Riley County Police Director Dennis Butler. "As we emerge from COVID, we are seeing an increase in activity." Riley County Police Director Dennis Butler. Butler said the biggest challenge is property crime. The police [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)-A recent spike in bicycle sales is putting local shop owners in a tough spot and leaving those who want a bike spinning their wheels.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNT) -- The path to starting a family is not as straightforward as it sounds: a reported 1 in 8 women struggle with infertility. Those who deal with infertility often face extra challenges, awkward conversations and isolating feelings. Many say they do not share even with family and friends. Infertility can have many [...]
Home surveillance video captured intense moments when children apparently tried to carjack a man outside of his San Leandro home on Pershing Drive.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — George Floyd's death after his arrest by police officers in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, sparked widespread anger after millions of people saw video of the event. The four officers at the scene were quickly fired and charged in his death. The agonizing bystander video shows Floyd repeatedly crying “I can't breathe" [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Snow is projected to make a comeback in Northeast Kansas Tuesday morning, but Evergy and the state have ways to watch for winter weather issues like power outages and icy roads. Video from the Kansas Department of Transportation's highway cameras, like this live view from U.S. Highway 75 above Highway 24 in [...]
What We're Tracking: Snow this morning Partly cloudy by afternoon Morning freezes during the middle of the week *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY* for the entire area from 10pm Monday to 10am Tuesday for the potential of 1-3" of snow and slippery road conditions. Snow showers will start to taper off through mid-morning leaving behind 1"-3" of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Seaman School District is using the services of the Kansas Leadership Center to help facilitate discussions about breaking ties with the school's namesake, Fred Seaman, a KKK leader. The contract with the Kansas Leadership Center will cost $30,000. According to the Center's CEO, Ed O'Malley, the goal of the group is [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The NFL Draft kicks off on April 29th and Topeka native Teven Jenkins is projected by many outlets to be a first round pick. "I definitely saw myself in this position and just seeing it come true is a big thing for me," says Jenkins. Growing up in Topeka, the NFL has [...]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) - Emporia High's 2021 prom will be unlike any other year before. "We just went a totally different direction this year," Special Education Teacher Tonya Dall said. Their 2020 prom was like no other as well, because it was canceled due to COVID. But Dall said this year teachers are working around [...]
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he's adjusting to fatherhood and getting to know his 2-month-old daughter Sterling Syke.
MERIDEN (KSNT) - The Woolly Farms Foundation is bridging the gap for adults with disabilities. It was founded about nine months ago and has already made an impact. "Our support for this foundation has been overwhelming," said board member Chrissy Farrant. "We've had three events and the support that this small community shows us is [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Evergy Plaza in downtown Topeka entered its third week of Market Mondays, and plans to keep them going into October. The plaza's hope is to create a healthy community by increasing access to fresh, locally-produced foods and other products. Evergy Plaza is partnering with local farms and small businesses to sell directly to [...]
What We're Tracking: Turning colder, snow likely Partly cloudy by afternoon Morning freezes during the middle of the week *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY* for the entire area from 10pm Monday to 10am Tuesday for the potential of 1-3" of snow and slippery road conditions. An approaching cold front will bring falling temperatures starting this afternoon and [...]
