TOPEKA (KSNT) - The annual 'Tulip Time Bulb' sale started on Wednesday at Howey Greenhouse near Lake Shawnee. The $5 bulb sale goes to the Parks For All Foundation, which helps improve Shawnee County parks. The tulips were planted back in October and bloomed during this year's Tulip Time Festival. "Now, we have dug these [...]
A new government program called the Emergency Broadband Benefit will give certain people $50 off monthly internet bill until the pandemic ends,
On Cinco de Mayo, communities across America celebrate by embracing Mexican culture with festivals or gatherings (socially distanced, this year), or even a bit of Mexican-inspired cuisine.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas has administered over two million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine according to Gov. Laura Kelly. “Kansas is making measurable progress getting shots in arms across the state, but we have more work to do to reach herd immunity and ensure Kansans get back to work, back to school, and back to [...]
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Order of Suspension for the Little Rainbow Day Care Center in Junction City is not the first time the facility has not been in compliance. An examination of the records shows years of missing paperwork and a lack of adherence to prescribed protocols. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment [...]
Leavenworth, Kansas, police investigate a homicide after the body of Floyd E. Ross Jr. was found in a street with gunshot injuries.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Kelly signed a proclamation today in Kay's Japanese Garden at the Topeka Zoo proclaiming the week of May 2nd - 8th as National travel and tourism week in Kansas. "Most of you know I have a special connection to tourism. Through my former job as Executive Director of Kansas Recreation and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Wednesday's Live @ Lunch Concert at Evergy Plaza celebrated Cinco De Mayo with the Paradize Band. Wednesday’s Live @ Lunch concert featured the Topeka based Paradize Band. The concerts run weekly from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Evergy Park in downtown Topeka. The food truck Soul Fire was available for lunch [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has called the decision to uphold the Facebook suspension of former President Donald Trump "disappointing." The social network’s independent Oversight Board has voted to permanently ban his account after it was suspended four months ago for inciting violence that led to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Trump [...]
The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office said a jail deputy accused of unlawful sexual relations with an inmate was arrested on Tuesday.
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has moved forward and suspended the license of a daycare home in Junction City. The Little Rainbow Day Care Home, located at 1105 Haven Drive, Junction City, has received an Emergency Order of Suspension. According to KDHE the facility is not operating "with strict [...]
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Many parents and educators are excited over the news that the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine by next week for youngsters ages 12 to 15. Officials are hoping that extending vaccinations to children will drive down the nation’s caseload even further and allow schools to [...]
Nontuplet births are extremely rare. Although there have been cases of nontuplets being conceived, there are no known incidences of all of them surviving.
WICHITA (KSNT) - COVID-19 has been hard on businesses especially for those serving food to patrons. Restaurants have been struggling, and now one local business is saying to the public it's time for understanding. B&C Barbeque posted online to say, "Hey general public. Every single restaurant in America is short staffed." It goes on to [...]
UPDATE: At 8:20 a.m., Child and vehicle located in abandoned Tahoe in Finney County. Child is unharmed. No suspect located at this time. The KBI appreciates the assistance of the public and media in today's event. UPDATE: At 7:28 a.m., the KBI learned that the original license tag provided to law enforcement by the mother [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Organizers are announcing performers for the new "Thunder Over the Heartland" air show. The new Topeka event will be held on June 26 and 27 at Forbes Field. Nearly 20 performing acts, including more than 50 airplanes, are currently on the list for next month's event. Chairman Brooks Pettit said the event [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka fire investigators say arson is the cause of an east Topeka car fire. Firefighters were called to a fire at 611 SE Market Street just after 10 p.m. Tuesday. They found a vehicle on fire as well as smoke and flames coming from a detached garage. No one was in the [...]
What We're Tracking: Cold start Wednesday Few showers midweek Warmer by the weekend With clear skies overnight and fairly light winds, temperatures have dropped into the 40s and even 30s this morning. Average lows for early may are typically around 50°. A cold start but we'll start to see a warm-up heading into the weekend. [...]
Target has begun offering COVID-19 vaccinations to shoppers and staff, all of whom will be eligible to receive a $5 coupon to the store upon vaccination.
SHAWNEE, Kan. — A local mom is outraged, saying pictures show her kids alone, isolated from their classmates in school. Ruby Gonzales said the schools are doing this because her students won’t wear masks. While they wouldn’t address a specific case, the Shawnee Mission School District said it’s doing it to keep everyone safe. “My [...]
SILVER LAKE (KSNT) -- A local man is looking to make a name for himself in the music industry. Derek Montgomery lives in Silver Lake and moved from a small town in Missouri to attend college at Washburn University. He's always been interested in music since high school but while attending college, his mind was [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- A Topeka teen is making his way to college with a sports scholarship, but not for contact sports. With pen to paper, Kalor Hasenkamp is on his way to Highland Community College to be the first person from Seaman High School to get a scholarship to play esports, a form of competition [...]
ABILENE (KSNT) - Two nationally recognized northeast Kansas restaurants are turning bad circumstances into a win-win situation. After closing for different reasons, they are coming back together and stronger. The owner of Munson’s Prime Steak is still waiting for answers after an investigation into a fire that destroyed her restaurant has been prolonged. The fire [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Greater Topeka Partnership and Forge Topeka held a reception Tuesday evening at the Brownstone Event Center in north Topeka to recognize the investors that help promote the Momentum 2022 initiative. With the pandemic coming to an end, GTP is looking to bring Momentum 2022 back to the forefront and continue the [...]
ST. GEORGE (KSNT) - Two Rock Creek High School students are among 16 of the nation's best athletes. Caden Vinduska and Grace Gehl were recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association for their achievements in and out of the weight room. "It’s not necessarily only about how much you lift," Vinduska said. "It’s more [...]
