TOPEKA (KSNT) - A national company that manages business documents has been fined nearly $500,000 for unlawfully disposing of documents containing personal information in public trash receptacles, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. SearchTec, Inc. was found to have improperly thrown away documents in an unsecured trash can in Topeka according to the State [...]
GREELEY COUNTY (KSNT) - A single-vehicle crash took the life of a 43-year-old Tribune man and left an infant with suspected serious injuries according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. Derek Longsine was killed when the car he was a passenger in left the roadway on KS-96 and hit a culvert, forcing the car to roll [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The newly announced Kenny Chesney Stadium Tour will happen in 2022 and Kansas City will be a part of that on July 2 at Arrowhead Stadium. “Let’s make this simple!” Chesney said. “It’s been a long time. So, to say thank you for being the most awesome people in the world, I [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo is selling tickets for its popular Zoo Lights event series starting Monday. The zoo is expanding the walk-through holiday display into Camp Cowabunga and Kay's Garden this year. This year, the zoo partnered with Noto-based artist Ptr Sponseller. He is the owner of Clover GEAR Reclaimed ART. Sponseller's art [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo is celebrating a major milestone for one of its animals. The zoo is home to a sun bear named Hoho. Hoho recently turned 32-years-old. While that may not be a milestone for humans, Animal Curator Shanna Simpson said every year is an accomplishment. Hoho is the second oldest sun [...]
Two 13-year-old girls were taken into custody on Friday after making threats to harm students at a school in Lakeville, Indiana.
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We have a chance to see some light rain move through the area today. It may be *just cold enough in a couple spots north of I-70 that a few snowflakes could mix in before lunch, but this shouldn't cause any issues. Much cooler air settles into place as we start off this week. Highs [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - One person has died after a crash on K-10 highway in Douglas County early Monday morning. Douglas County Sheriff's deputies were called just after 3:00 a.m. to the scene at the 23rd Street exit ramp of westbound Kansas Highway 10 outside of Lawrence, according to the sheriff's office. Only one car and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- Trick-or-treating is a Halloween tradition that has been around for years, but kids facing a second Halloween during a pandemic can get their treats another way. A concept called "truck-or-treating" is helping keep everyone safe. First responders across Shawnee County held these events tonight. The Soldier Township Fire Department said last year [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local first responders hosted the annual "Trunk or Treat" event in Hummer Sports Park Sunday. The Topeka Police Department, Shawnee County Sheriffs, Topeka Fire, Kansas Highway Patrol and American Medical Response were among the joined forces. Due to COVID-19, this year and last year's Trick or Treating was done in drive-thru fashion. [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU basketball forward Jalen Wilson was arrested for suspicion of DUI Halloween morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. “We are aware of the incident involving Jalen Wilson last night, and are disappointed in his decisions. We are looking into the situation as we speak and will determine potential consequences with [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT) - K-State women's basketball defeated Washburn on Sunday 68-39 in an exhibition match. Junior Ayoka Lee reminded fans why she was a unanimous selection the preseason All Big 12 team as she led all scorers with 17 points while playing only 17 minutes. Lee grabbed nine rebounds too. Mya Johnson led Washburn [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- The Topeka Fire Department responded to structure fire Sunday in which there were no reported injuries. Crews arrived at 2723 SE Monroe Street just before 11:30 a.m. where they saw smoke coming from a single story home. Investigators say the cause of the fire was accidental, however, it may have been associated [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) -- Sophomore defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week Sunday. He is the first Wildcat to receive the award since 2012, when Allen Chapman recorded a three-interception day against Oklahoma State. Anudike-Uzomah recorded four sacks on Saturday which tied the school record. The Lees Summit, [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- Two 15-year-olds were booked into the JDOC Sunday morning following an aggravated robbery in west Topeka. Topeka Police responded to the 200 block of SW Gage around 11 a.m. on report of a home robbery. The victim told police, the suspects knocked on his door and when he opened it, they began [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- Kansas Rep. Aaron Coleman has been arrested on a domestic violence charge. Coleman was arrested by the Overland Park Police Department on suspicion of domestic battery. He was arrested at around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, booked into jail at around 12:45 a.m. and remained in custody late Sunday morning, according to jail records. "This is extremely disturbing [...]
What We’re Tracking: Clouds increasing this evening Showers possible for Monday Chilly much of the week Cloud cover will continue to increase throughout the viewing area tonight with a light breeze out of the north. For trick-or-treating our weather looks to cooperate for the majority of the evening but it will be on the chilly [...]
