TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Military Relations Council of the Topeka Chamber of Commerce held their quarterly meeting Thursday morning at the Hilton Garden Inn in Southwest Topeka. "It's extremely important this time of year that we focus on our veterans and show them the appreciation that they so richly deserve. They have made amazing sacrifices [...]
Former Olathe teacher James Loganbill was sentenced to prison for stalking an 11-year-old student and must register as a sex offender.
An officer at Lansing correctional facility is hospitalized with broken bones and other injures after she was attacked by an inmate.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka City Manager Brent Trout has announced he will leave the City of Topeka at the end of 2021. Trout was hired on October 30, 2017. In a letter to the city Trout said the city has a "bright future," and believes with the City Staff and Governing Body they were able [...]
What We’re Tracking: Partly cloudy this evening Warming trend through the weekend Dry forecast through the next several days Clouds will continue to decrease through the evening tonight with just a light southerly breeze in place. Overnight lows will take us down into the upper 30s making for a chilly start to the day tomorrow. [...]
A long, sometimes heated debate over the racial makeup of the final jury erupted in court as lawyers wrapped up a jury selection process lasting more than two weeks.
A Roman Catholic priest facing child pornography charges in Rhode Island was released on unsecured bond and will be allowed to travel to Kansas to stay with a family member while he awaits trial.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A 32-year-old deputy with the Kansas Highway Patrol was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Jail after Topeka police officers were called to a home Wednesday morning just before 8 a.m. Dray S. Carlton, 32 of Topeka, was arrested after police were sent to the 900 block of SW Woodbridge Place [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - The man that allegedly shot an 11-year-old Wichita girl while she was sleeping did not know he shot her until he saw the story on the news. The shooting happened on Oct. 12 near 14th and Oliver. According to a probable cause affidavit, the day after the girl was shot, Byron [...]
WASHINGTON (KSNW) - Senate Republicans now have an action plan to fight President Joe Biden's federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Forty-two senators are part of an effort to get rid of the mandate under the Congressional Review Act that can overturn certain federal regulations. It has the support of both Kansas senators. "If I've learned one [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After an impressive showing in October, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton has been named Defensive Rookie of the Month by the NFL. Despite a struggling defense, Bolton has been a bright spot as his speed and athleticism has helped the team's run defense as his snap count increases. Bolton recorded [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's Ed Bozarth's dealership is changing hands. A manager at the dealership confirmed to KSNT that the car dealership has sold, however, details are most likely six weeks away. "This is a positive for the community," Manager Chris Spargo said. "We'll have all the same management." Spargo said details about the sale [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -The Shawnee County Covid Indicator, released this morning at 8 a.m. is showing Shawnee County remains in the “Substantial” category. The Shawnee County Indicator for the period between Oct. 24 and Oct. 30 shows the current number of coronavirus cases being diagnosed remains substantial. The number of new cases diagnosed has risen from [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Thanksgiving is three weeks away and the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Foundation is asking for donations. The Community Thanksgiving Dinner feeds 3,000 to 4,000 people each year. This year, the foundation is asking for more cash donations. Foundation President David Braun said they plan to buy more food items than they normally would. [...]
We'll start the day off with more of that stubborn cloud cover, but gradual clearing will take place through the day. Sunshine and a south wind returns, as well, and temperatures will be largely in the 50s Thursday. For tomorrow, the warming trend continues, and we could see highs possibly hitting near 60° on Friday. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A group of community members known as the Nick Chiles Committee is working to save a piece of Topeka's history. Three downtown buildings located at 7th and Quincy Avenue are known as the Nick Chiles buildings. They were built in the late 1800s. Nick Chiles was a Civil Rights leader, hotel owner [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Sports are their own art form, but Washburn running back Zach Willis is an artist both on and off the field. "It was important for me to kind of portray to others what I go through," Willis said. Between scoring touchdowns and daily football practices, Willis is creating art. "People can appreciate [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka West Charger Band held a concert and light show at Hummer Sports Park Wednesday evening. “The Silk Road” concert was free to the public. The band marched to their contest show twice, once under the lights, then the second time in the dark with lights and glowsticks. Prior to the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A man was jailed Wednesday after attempting a burglary, shooting at someone, and running away to a fast-food restaurant, according to the Topeka Police Department. Benjamin D. Hardesty, 42, faces charges including: Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon Aggravated intimidation of a witness Two [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – This week, the Manhattan AAA insurance and travel store began collecting holiday food items for their inaugural Thanksgiving Food Drive. All items collected will be going to the Flint Hills Breadbasket. Retail Office Manager Mike McCarty said this is a great opportunity to make an impact beyond the day-to-day operations. Several adjacent businesses [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kids ages 5 to 11 can now get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC advisory panel unanimously approved the decision on Tuesday. Now, Shawnee County health officials are preparing to give out shots. 28 million children in the U.S. fall into that 5 to 11 age group and are eligible to get [...]
PITTSBURG (KSNT) - Washburn football's Saturday match-up will be like none other this season. The Ichabods and Pittsburg State are both 7-2, and this game is one of the final two this season. Washburn won the past three games against Pittsburg State, but that cannot diminish this Gorillas team. They have a lot of good [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas is partnering with public schools around campus to create the Partners in Education Across Kansas (PEAK) program. Over 50 different educators from science teachers to school counselors across the state will be taking part in the program. Its main goal is to [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Nearly four tons of unused drugs and medicines were disposed of in last month's National Drug Take-Back Day, the Kansas attorney general announced Wednesday. Derek Schmidt said medicine was collected at 69 locations across the state during the Oct. 23 event. The disposal effort saw a total of 7,742 pounds of unused [...]
What We’re Tracking: More sunshine for Thursday Warming trend through the weekend Dry forecast through the next several days The sky should slowly clear out overnight. That will allow temperatures to fall into the upper 20s and lower 30s by early Thursday morning. We can't rule out a bit of patchy fog and frost, so [...]
