TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's National Forensic Science Week and Washburn University is celebrating with its students. Experts in the field talked with students on Wednesday and answered any questions about what they do. Washburn Forensics Assistant Professor Director Holly ONeill said forensics offers a lot of job opportunities for interested students; including chemistry, biology, anthropology, [...]
Search crews are set to head back to the Carlton Reserve in Venice to look for Brian Laundrie. He is the only person of interest in the death of Gabby Petito.
A California woman called police to report her car had been stolen Saturday and was confused to learn that it had been towed for being parked in front of a fire hydrant — because that's not where she left it.
Oompa-loompa doompadee doo, Willy Wonka has a new home!
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Wichita said they've made an arrest following the late-night stabbing death of a man inside a home. Police said in a news release that officers were called shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday to a home along North Glenn in Wichita and found 67-year-old Kurt Petersen suffering from several stab [...]
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has canceled the Silver Alert for Kenneth Klenklen that was issued on Friday, Sept. 17th. According to authorities, the remains of Mr. Klenklen were found at approximately 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 in a remote area of western Jefferson County "The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office wishes to extend our sincere condolences to the Klenklen Family for the loss [...]
WICHITA (KSNW) - A Wichita teen is being hailed a hero for his quick action following his mom's sudden health scare. "I never thought in a million years I would ever do it," said Darrius Smith. Darrius, 17, refers to using the life-saving skills he learned in the Greater Wichita YMCA's Job Prep Program. "I [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Five dogs and one cat were rescued from a Manhattan home after a fire swept through a two-story home Tuesday evening. According to a press release from the Manhattan Fire Department, "two pets succumbed to their injuries at the scene." Crews were dispatched to 3341 Effingham Drive just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday [...]
Highs on Wednesday should be just as pleasant as yesterday, maybe even more so. We should top out in the lower to middle 70s for the first day of fall! With another clear night with light winds expected, we should be able to cool off into the middle 40s again. That pleasant weather will stick [...]
WICHITA (KSNW) - It was literally the middle of the day when shots rang out in the direction of a Wichita high school on Tuesday. “It’s bold. It’s disturbing and I’m concerned,” said “Jane” who lives near the school but did not want to be identified. “I just moved in over here.” The shots were [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - President Biden is betting on millions more rapid, at-home tests to help curb the latest deadly wave of COVID-19. But, tests have been flying off shelves recently, and have become harder to find. Most of the state-run testing sites don't appear to be offering rapid tests. Some community partners and other health providers that are [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you're struggling to pay for your phone or internet service while navigating back to school costs, there's help available. The Kansas Corporation Commission, KCC, is encouraging Kansans to apply to two programs that offer discounts for wireless services, devices, and phone lines. Linda Berry, a spokesperson for the KCC, told the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- A Topeka woman is doing recycling and reusing in a way to help others emotionally. Using the things you throw away without a second thought, letting others express their frustrations. From cups to plates and even a Keurig, there are a lot of options to break and smash at the Havoc Room. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Washburn volleyball beat rival Emporia State in three sets Tuesday. The Ichabods' are ranked No. 1 in the country in division II volleyball. Washburn won the first set 25-18, and the second and third sets by matching scores of 25-15. Allison Maxwell led the Ichabods with 13 kills in the match. Washburn volleyball [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The No. 1 Washburn Volleyball team hosted Emporia State Tuesday evening in Lee Arena. For the first time in program history the Washburn Ichabods are ranked No. 1 in the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) national poll. Prior to today, the highest Washburn had been ranked was No. 2. and Washburn held that No. 2 [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A road has been temporarily closed Tuesday in Manhattan while firefighters respond to a house fire. Riley County Police tweeted just after 7 p.m. to use alternate routes in the 3300 block of Effingham Street between Candlewood Drive and Stonehenge Drive. This is a developing story. KSNT News has a crew on [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - For the seventh year in a row, the Kansas Museum of History and Topeka Zoo have teamed up to tag monarch butterflies during their annual migration. Monarchs pass through Kansas during the last two weeks of September. "Monarch Butterflys are migrating right now through Kansas. They migrate from as far north as [...]
The council voted to approve up to $2.5 million for the city manager to begin the process to demolish the structure.
Topeka (KSNT) – A nice chunk of change is headed to workers in the Topeka Public School District. The district announced Tuesday it’s giving full-time workers a bonus of up to $5,000. “Topeka Public Schools recognizes the hardship on employees caused by remaining in a pandemic for multiple years,” Aarion Gray, a district administrator, said [...]
