TOPEKA, (KSNT) -- Young teens ages 12 to 15 will have to wait on the Centers for Disease Control before they can get COVID-19 vaccines, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed Tuesday. "Providers in Kansas will be alerted when this happens by KDHE and given any additional information/instructions at that time," a spokesperson [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Greater Topeka Partnership recognized local businesses, a nonprofit agency and an emerging entrepreneur for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Topeka community on Tuesday. "There is fear, the fear is real and the fear is that we won't get our momentum back," said Matt Pivarnik, GTP President and CEO. "I [...]
What We’re Tracking: Another cool night Warming up later in the week Hit or miss storm chance this weekend Spotty rain chances will continue overnight into Wednesday morning as well with temperatures staying well below average. Overnight lows will fall into the lower to middle 40s once again. Cloud cover may break apart from time [...]
Former Olathe North baseball coach Pete Flood issued a statement after he was fired for using the N-word before a practice.
The Internal Revenue Service says it has more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for an estimated 1.3 million people who did not file a 2017 Form 1040 federal income tax return.
The McPherson Police Department said a downtown building partially collapsed Tuesday morning.
President Joe Biden is highlighting new programs from ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft to provide free rides to and from vaccination sites, as the pace of shots nationally declines and he looks to meet his July Fourth inoculation targets.
One person is in custody after a pursuit involving a stolen U-Haul truck led authorities from Orange County to downtown Los Angeles and back again Tuesday morning.
Police say a Dunkin’ store employee fatally punched a 77-year-old customer in Florida after the employee said the man used a racial slur against him.
Kansas Representative Brett Parker, D - Overland Park, announced that he is resigning from his position in the 29th district.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly joined Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Vice Chair of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) national board, to discuss the benefits of the JAG program in Kansas during a virtual press conference at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021. WATCH: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 JAG is a state-based program program [...]
A 14-year-old boy recounted the moment a shark bit his leg at North Beach on Kaneohe Marine Corp Base on Monday, May 3. Parker Blanchette said he is used to seeing sharks when he is out surfing and spearfishing, and he has also had a fascination with them.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Three pets died and five people are without a home after fire and smoke engulfed a home on Southeast 35th Terrace and Southeast Girard Street Tuesday morning. The home is in Topeka's Hi-Crest neighborhood. A woman living in the house confirmed everyone made it out safely but they lost one dog and [...]
TOPEKA, (KSNT) - Washburn Tech is celebrating their 2021 Commencement Ceremonies this week on the Washburn Tech campus. All commencement ceremonies will be held this week in the Lower Level Conference Center of Building A on the Washburn Tech campus at 5724 SW Huntoon St. All morning sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. Afternoon sessions begin [...]
Big bucks could be coming to some businesses hit hard by the pandemic. Senate Bill 273.
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Prices are at a record high as demand for previously-owned vehicles grows. The demand comes as new car production has slowed due to a shortage of microchips. D.E. Lacer is the owner of D.E.L. Motors at 1737 North Washington Street in Junction City. He said the price of used cars at [...]
TOPEKA, KS. (KTMJ) — As more people start traveling again, boarding dogs will start to pick up. Dr. Travis Gratton with University Veterinary Care Center explains important steps you should take before you drop off your dog at a pet boarder, including vaccinations your dog may need. University Veterinary Care Center is a paid sponsor [...]
DERBY, Kan. (KSNT) -- Before November 2020, you could likely find golf buddies Mark Ward and Kenneth Shalue on the green at the Derby Golf & Country Club most days of the week. The pair of Air Force veterans met years ago on the golf course at McConnell Air Force Base. On November 2, 2020, [...]
JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) -Sheriff Tim Morse reported that a rural Holton man was killed at an explosion at his home Monday evening. The man was identified as Billy “Lu” Griffiths, 61, of Holton. One man died Monday evening and a woman was airlifted to a nearby hospital after a Jackson County house exploded. According to [...]
A Wichita woman says she put security cameras around her house to scare off thieves.
BURBANK, Calif. (BRPROUD) - The Walt Disney Company is dealing with another controversy after leaked documents found their way into the City Journal. The author of the story is Christopher F. Rufo, and documents he claims to have obtained delve into "Disney’s “diversity and inclusion” program, called “Reimagine Tomorrow.” Rufo says that “Reimagine Tomorrow” "includes [...]
What We’re Tracking: Few showers today Continued cool weather Warmer later in the week We're starting off with cloud cover for your Tuesday morning with showers starting to move in from the West. We don't really look to see any thunderstorms come out of this system but some light rain showers are definitely possible as [...]
TOPEKA, (KSNT) --- As businesses begin to open their doors, some Republican lawmakers are pointing to an obstacle that may be standing in the way of getting people hired. U.S. job growth unexpectedly slowed down last month. Some GOP Congressmen are pushing to repeal unemployment benefits, noting federal boosts in payments may be the source [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new partnership between the Topeka VA and Washburn University is making it easier for student veterans to get access to the help they need. Right now, Washburn University has about 300 student veterans, but the transition to campus life can be another battle to overcome. "Some of them have been in [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - A Lyon County Sheriff's Deputy is explaining what it was like to try and save the three teenagers who later died in an accident south of Emporia Saturday night. The wreck happened near Road 150 and Road J. Police, sheriff's deputies, fire teams and dive teams all responded to the scene, totaling [...]
