KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - The Royals have announced that Kauffman Stadium will return to full capacity on May 31 when the team hosts the Pittsburgh Pirates. “The thought of having the opportunity to fill Kauffman Stadium again gives all of us a huge jolt of adrenaline,” said Royals manager Mike Matheny. “After having no [...]
Persistent rain in recent days has led to flooded basements for many, but plumbers say prevention is key to keeping this problem at bay.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A children's museum is gearing up for a summer of fun and learning for kids in the community. Richard Pitts was an instrumental figure in the history of the Wonder Workshop Children's Museum in Manhattan. After he passed away from his battle with cancer in 2020, those who shared his passion for [...]
A local woman’s valuable purse, a graduation present, was stolen out of a car trunk Sunday while she was working out at a Zona Rosa gym.
TOPEKA (KSNT)-- The City of Topeka celebrated the completion of the Kansas River levee project during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. This is a part of a $30 million Topeka flood risk mitigation project between the Kansas City District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Topeka. The levee improvements will help [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If your water in Topeka doesn't taste or smell right, it's safe to drink, according to the City of Topeka. City Spokeswoman Molly Hadfield said the recent rainfill and releases from reservoirs have increased the Kansas River's flow and turbidity, a measure of how cloudy or hazy water is. Topeka's water comes [...]
GODDARD (AP) - Sedgwick County authorities say a 3-year-old boy died after being accidentally run over by a truck driven by a family member. Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter says officers responding to a home in Goddard Monday evening found the boy dead at the scene. The sheriff says the boy was outside with his [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you think your child may have an orthopedic condition, a free screening clinic in Topeka may help. Kids can get screening help at the Arab Shrine Temple on Saturday, May 22nd at 1305 South Kansas Ave. from 9 a.m. to noon. It's a chance for a local doctor to evaluate your [...]
EMPORIA (AP) - A former Tyson employee in Emporia faces sentencing in July after admitting that he defrauded the company of more than $416,000. Federal prosecutors say David John Ranger used company cards to transfer funds into his personal accounts while he was working as plant maintenance manager in Emporia. He also created a fictitious [...]
WEST DES MOINES (KSNT) - Following last Friday's announcement from the CDC, Hy-Vee will no longer require fully vaccinated customers and employees to wear face coverings in its stores, except where it’s required by local ordinances. Face coverings, however, continue to be strongly recommended for Hy-Vee customers who are not fully vaccinated and are still [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - There are two weeks to go before the filing deadline for city and school board elections in Topeka. And election officials say there are not a lot of candidates this year. Candidates have to file paperwork at the Shawnee County Election Office by 12:00 p.m. on June 1 to appear on the [...]
Spotty showers and areas of drizzle are possible through this morning, otherwise, much of today will be dry, again. That is, until we get to this afternoon when showers and thunderstorms begin to develop and lift through the area. A couple of the stronger cells could produce some hail or gusty winds, but the main [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Colin Strickland is looking to defend his title at the world's most prestigious gravel cycling event. UNBOUND Gravel, formerly known as the Dirty Kanza, is a 200-mile race through the Flint Hills of Emporia. Some areas of the track are not maintained throughout the year, and the race goes on in all [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The CDC told Americans if they are fully vaccinated, they can drop the mask. On Sunday, the City of Manhattan's mask mandate also came to an end, bringing a complete end to COVID-19 restrictions in Riley County. But one local business owner isn't ditching the masks just yet. "We kind of want [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a state of disaster emergency declaration for flooding that started over the weekend, and it's time to check on your sump pump system to make sure you don't end up with flood damage. Jamie O'Harra is a Topeka plumber who told KSNT News checking your pump [...]
OSKALOOSA (KSNT) -- Shannon Shaw lost her granddaughter almost six years ago after she drowned in a river in Maine. To remember her granddaughter and try to prevent others from drowning, she started a lifejacket program called Love, Carissa. Six lifejacket stations are located around Perry Lake. Lake visitors are able to borrow a lifejacket [...]
The most recent census data shows the state grew by more 84,762 people in the last decade.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) -- The Flint Hills Volunteer Center has been on a mission to keep the 18 "Blessing Boxes" across Manhattan and Riley County full over the past year. The boxes, spread throughout the area have food, baby items, and other products that anyone can take. "The blessing boxes are really cool because it gives [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - According to a report from college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Arizona State transfer Remy Martin has committed to Kansas basketball. Martin, a 6'0'' guard, averaged 19.1 points per game as a senior at Arizona State and will be taking advantage of the NCAA granting an extra year of eligibility. Rothstein says Martin [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The White Linen's owner Adam VanDonge is giving back to his hometown and the Griffith family, affected by a home explosion in early May. The restaurant will host a weeklong fundraiser from Tuesday, June 22 to Saturday, June 26. Reservations are already filling up. The menu and pricing are still being worked [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) --- Kansas is taking a step to make the vaccine more accessible, introducing new vaccine clinics across the state, aimed specifically at kids. Governor Laura Kelly toured Topeka High School's vaccination clinic on Monday, one of the first of several vaccination sites across the state. "School districts have this opportunity to get as [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the recent heavy rains in Shawnee County, Lake Shawnee has reached its capacity. The spillway is now overflowing.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is making your experience at a local park even better with a new app. The department partnered with "Otocast" and launched the app for Ward Meade Park a few weeks ago. The app shows 19 points of interest throughout the Old Prairie Town and botanical garden. Employees [...]
