WICHITA (KSNT) - A Kansas man persuaded a child to send him sexually explicit images through an online game and messaging apps, according to the United States Department of Justice. A judge sentenced Clinton Wade McElroy, 49, of Ellis, to 40 years in prison after being convicted of producing child pornography. In court documents, McElroy [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - In one month alone, destructive weather in Kansas caused more than $40 million in damage, according to the Kansas Insurance Department. Estimates from the department indicate the total dollar amount is around $42.2 million for June 2021. KID said the count comes from a total of 5,470 insurance claims in 101 Kansas [...]
What We’re Tracking: Another nice night ahead Slight rain chance tomorrow Potent front possible by middle of next week A pleasant evening is in the forecast tonight with mostly clear skies and a slight breeze continuing to move through the area. Overnight lows will take us down into the middle 60s making for another nice [...]
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TOPEKA (KSNT) - An outbreak of COVID-19 in the Shawnee County Jail is now stopping inmates from going to court for in-person appearances for all proceedings besides jury trials, according to an administrator with the district court. 3rd Judicial District Court Chief Judge Richard Anderson made the order because of the "immediate health risk" at [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police have arrested a man Thursday accused of raping a runaway girl who was staying with him. Back on Feb. 24, 2021, the runaway minor contacted law enforcement and told them she had been raped by Blake Andrew Sample, a man she was staying with, according to Shawnee County District Attorney [...]
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LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Lawrence Humane Society will be hosting a "Clear the Shelter Day" starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. All adoption fees will be waived however, you must join the waitlist before showing up. Potential owners can register online then your place in line will be emailed or texted to you. You [...]
A Gladstone man, the suspect in a deadly shooting that also killed an Independence police officer, faced felony charges in Jackson County.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police are looking to identify a woman in connection with crimes in both Topeka and Lawrence. The Topeka Police Department shared a photo Thursday of a woman who appears to be inside a gas station or convenience store. The department said she's connecting to a car theft investigation in Lawrence, and criminal [...]
The Moab City Police Department in Utah Thursday released body camera footage following an alleged physical altercation between YouTuber Gabby Petito and her boyfriend Brian Laundrie, just weeks before she disappeared
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A detached garage that caught fire created a tower of black smoke Thursday morning at Huntoon Street and Polk in downtown Topeka. The TFD said the building was a total loss. The call came into the fire department at 8:06 a.m. Authorities did not offer a cause for the fire. A KSNT [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Covid Indicator is showing Shawnee County remains in the “substantial” category. According to the indicator, the number of new cases remains "High." The percent of positives tests is considered "moderate." The Shawnee County Indicator for the period between Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 shows the current number of new [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Emporia City Commission set up a public hearing for a downtown renovation project during its meeting Wednesday night. Developers are looking to renovate the building that includes 714, 716, and 718 Commercial Street. The project would renovate the upper story to include 10 apartments. The bottom floor would include temperature-controlled storage [...]
Wind speeds will pick up just a bit by Thursday afternoon with a stronger breeze moving in from the south, gusting to around 20-30 mph. Highs for the day will be back to above average levels - in the upper 80s. Mostly sunny skies can be expected once again. Highs in the upper 80s to [...]
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is indicating that she’s wary of President Joe Biden’s mandate that companies with 100 or more employees require their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. The governor said Tuesday at an economic development event that she needs to hear more details. Her office [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A top Republican lawmaker in Kansas says he’s concerned about President Joe Biden’s plan to resettle almost 500 Afghan evacuees in the state because he doesn’t know how well they’re being vetted. Senate President Ty Masterson said Wednesday that he's worried both that the evacuees could come to Kansas with COVID-19 [...]
Teaching Kansas kids is a group effort. Education officials came together to make sure they’re on the same page. The Kansas State Board of Education and Kansas Board of Regents held a joint meeting on Wednesday.
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- Kansas doctors said they're seeing more deaths from severe coronavirus infection, showing just how serious the highly contagious Delta variant really is. Dr. Salah Najm, VP of Acute Services at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, said the hospital has seen an influx of patients, like other hospitals across the state. Compared to this [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - More Kansans are seeking help with paying rent, as thousands face eviction. Officials at Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, KHRC, said they're seeing an influx of applications and receiving hundreds of calls a day. According to the organization, more than 27,000 Kansas households are facing eviction. KHRC Executive Director Ryan Vincent said the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Fewer than 260 college football players get drafted into the NFL each year, so just being a thought to an NFL scout is a big deal for athletes. Washburn's Jace Williams is one of those athletes getting NFL interest, even at the Division II level. "I almost want to do it for [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's 501 school district held a vaccination clinic and family fun night at Hummer Sports Park Wednesday evening. The event was open for any family in Shawnee County interested in a vaccine for themselves or their children. The vaccine clinic was a new addition to the district's annual "family fitness night" which [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Mental health has become a big concern during this pandemic and a local university is helping people who need help. Washburn's Psychological Services Clinic in Topeka is holding a free mental health screening Thursday, September 16 for anyone in the public who might be suffering from depression. You'll fill out a short [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The YWCA of Northeast Kansas recognized 37 women in the Topeka community "who get up and do the work" during their Women of Excellence banquet Wednesday evening at the Beacon in downtown Topeka. The 2021 YWCA Women of Excellence are: LACEY BISNETT, Junior League of Topeka SHERRI CAMP, Topeka and Shawnee County [...]
WICHITA (KSNW) – Wichita police say they are still searching for 23-year-old Keshawn Dawson, the man suspected of the shooting at Enigma Club & Lounge in the 300 block of N. Mosley. During a news conference Wednesday afternoon, police said they still suspect Dawson in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Preston Spencer and the shooting [...]
