What We’re Tracking: Mostly clear tonight Hot and humid tomorrow Storm chances to start the weekend Under mostly clear skies tonight, temperatures will only drop back to near 70°. Fairly mild weather with a gradual increase in humidity levels overnight and more so into Friday itself. Things look to really heat up by Friday, possibly [...]
(KSNT) - The Big 12 has released its preseason football poll. Oklahoma was picked to win the conference with 35 first place votes. Iowa State is picked 2nd with four first place votes. Kansas State was picked to finish 7th while KU is picked 10th.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Dana, a calm and loving boxer mix, joined David George on KSNT Thursday morning in hopes of finding her forever home. To adopt any animal from the Clay County Animal Rescue, you can visit its website for more information.
AUBURN (KSNT) - A Shawnee County house fire is seeing an emergency response Thursday from firefighters and the Kansas Air National Guard, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office asked the public around 2 p.m. to avoid the area near the 6500 block of Southwest Urish Road. Firefighters at the scene told [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Thursday Governor Laura Kelly announced 8 new highway projects for eastern Kansas. The projects are part of the IKE Highway program passed by the Kansas Legislature in 2020. The announcement was held at Evergy Plaza. "Today we are investing $297 million dollars to construct 8 highway modernization and expansion projects in [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas health officials say they are investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at a church camp in Butler County. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said 13 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the last two weeks at an AGK Ministries camp held from June 21 to June 25 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay has filed criminal charges against Daisha Butler. Kagay announced that his office has charged Butler with first-degree murder. Butler remains in custody with bond set at $1 million. Her case is set for a scheduling conference at 2:30 p.m. on July 15. The charges concern last [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia is unveiling a new entrance and exhibits during ceremonies Thursday morning. This is part of $4.8 million worth of renovations and improvements coming to the zoo over the next few years. One of the biggest improvements is the zoo's grand new entrance. Zoo Director Lisa Keith [...]
TOPEKA (KTMJ) — Colby Sharples-Terry with Kansas Tourism stopped by the FOX 43 studio to share ideas for fun places to visit this summer — perfect for a quick Kansas getaway. From ziplining to museums, there's something for everyone! Featured in this interview: family adventures at Wildwood Adventure Park, Manhattan, and Zip KC, Bonner Springs; [...]
We'll see mostly sunny skies today and a warm afternoon as our temperatures climb into the upper 80s and low 90s. Things look to really heat up by Friday, possibly into the middle 90s east to around 100° west, before another cold front moves through. Humidity will also be at a high causing heat index [...]
TOPEKA (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly expanded the paid leave time that Kansas state employees can take off from their jobs when they become parents or act as caregivers. Kelly issued an executive order Tuesday that provides an extra two weeks of paid leave for state workers who are a child’s primary caregiver and an [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka veteran is moving forward on plans to create a living village for veterans in need at the Menninger Tower, providing shelter, food and medical facilities. Sammie Williams first proposed the idea back in February. Now he is the executive director of the 501(c)(3) non-profit known as the Spirit of Independence [...]
CENTRALIA, KS (KSNT) - Bob Fisher set three world records on July 5. He made 27 free throws in 30 seconds while alternating hands. He also tied the world record of 67 in one minute, and broke his own record for most free throws while alternating hands in one minute with 49. He has set [...]
MERIDEN (KSNT) - The Jefferson West USD 340 School District is asking the community for information about fireworks set off on the district's turf football field. According to Superintendent Pat Happer, the high school athletic director stumbled upon remnants of fireworks during practice this week. After further inspection, it appeared to him that the fireworks [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The family of Nevaeh Martinez, a 17-year-old shot and killed in Topeka, is selling plates of food to raise money for her funeral's services. The first part of the fundraiser took place Wednesday, selling homemade dinner plates for $13 apiece at a home located at 100 SW Taylor St. Her loved ones [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Cello Collective held a rock concert Wednesday evening at the Jayhawk Theatre. The cello collective's concert is titled "Rockin' the Jayhawk" and takes guests through music history as the group plays rock tunes from multiple decades. The cello group played songs from Chuck Berry, the Rolling Stones, Gloria Gaynor, Michael [...]
LEAVENWORTH (AP) — The federal government will pay $7 million to settle eight cases filed by veterans who said they were sexually abused by a former physician assistant at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Leavenworth. The veterans alleged that Mark Wisner subjected them to unnecessary genital exams and other physical abuse at the Dwight D. [...]
A Wichita father is celebrating the birth of his son while also grieving his wife's death.
SILVER LAKE (KSNT) - If you were driving on Highway 24 near Silver Lake Wednesday evening, you may have seen a big plume of smoke. It happened after 6 p.m. at a home at 6926 US-24. Officials on scene said a camper caught on fire. It's unclear at this time if anyone was hurt during [...]
DALLAS -- Former Kansas City Chiefs lineman Jeff Allen and his wide Marrisa co-own Cookie Society, a gourmet cookie shop based out of Dallas, Texas. During the 2021 NBA Finals, Cookie Society was one of four Black-owned businesses featured in "Champion Black Businesses", a collaboration between The Undefeated and "sharks" from Shark Tank. ESPN, in [...]
"We’re later because we’ve had some rain delays, you have to wait for the wheat to dry down, so any kind of shower overnight, or high humidity really slows down the harvest in a lot of areas," said Daryl Strouts, CEO of the Kansas Wheat Alliance.
WSU Tech will offer a two-year professional pilot program aimed to prepare those looking for a professional pilot career in a multitude of industries including commercial airlines, flight training, private or business aviation, cargo, and government organizations.
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- Kansas students and families can now get free tickets to several different attractions across the state. The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced the launch of the Sunflower Summer Program this week. The program uses federal relief dollars to offer summer learning opportunities, while getting the chance to visit nearly 70 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is investigating after two people were hurt in a Central Topeka shooting Wednesday morning. Around 10:15 a.m., police responded to the 2400 block of Southwest Buchanan Street after someone reported they'd been shot at. The caller left the scene before officers arrived, according to TPD. Shortly after, two [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firefighters are at the scene of a house fire Wednesday in central Topeka. The Topeka Police Department asked people to avoid the area of the 800 block of Southwest College Avenue while they worked to put the fire out. Firefighters on scene told KSNT News it was an outlet fire. This is [...]
