GODDARD, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas school district has stripped its library shelves of more than two dozen books that have been challenged in other school systems while it reviews them. KMUW-FM reports that Julie Cannizzo, assistant superintendent for academic affairs in Goddard, said Tuesday that one parent objected to language he found offensive in [...]
TOPEKA, (KSNT)---Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, challenging the new federal vaccine mandate for health care facilities that participate in Medicaid and Medicare programs. Schmidt argued the requirement will threaten numerous already short-staffed facilities with closure. Schmidt joined nine other state attorneys general in filing a petition with the U.S. [...]
TOPEKA, (KSNT)--- Kansas lawmakers are planning to return to the statehouse early for a special session to challenge President Biden's federal vaccine mandate. Senate President Ty Masterson, R-Andover, told the state's Government Overreach committee Tuesday that a tentative date they're looking at is November 22. “Putting someone else in the place of God isn’t that [...]
Curtis is now healthy and 16 months old.
The historic cold outbreak in February 2021 is going to cost you more.
The Kansas Highway Patrol has now said a woman in her 40s was killed in a crash in Harvey County Wednesday.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University completed a fundraiser Monday to update a memorial for veterans on its campus after reaching its goal of $140,000. The money raised will go toward improving a memorial dedicated to veterans from Washburn's campus which is located on the south side of Morgan Hall. A majority of the funds raised [...]
ELLSWORTH COUNTY (KSNT) - A Hill City man was killed Tuesday when the car he was driving struck the rear of a Peterbilt truck. Scott J. Compitello, 46, of Hill City died Tuesday after the 1986 Mercury Cougar he was driving hit the rear of a Peterbilt trailer on I-70 eastbound, six miles northeast of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Blizzard Bash, the nation's largest indoor demolition derby, is returning to the Capital City. The popular event runs Thursday through Sunday at the Stormont Vail Events Center. More than 450 drivers will be competing in 12 divisions throughout the weekend. Fans may have been to a demolition derby before, but Event Manager [...]
What We’re Tracking: Showers Wednesday Clearing Late Much cooler by the weekend Scattered showers, and maybe a couple rumbles of thunder, are likely throughout the day time Wednesday especially heading into the afternoon and evening. Highs may be able to make it into the low to mid 60s before the cooler air arrives behind the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- A Topeka family is grieving after losing a loved one in a car crash on November 7. 28-year-old Chase Barfoot was driving his pickup truck westbound along 61st Street when he struck multiple objects on the side of the road. "It's a big truck and it's just a pile of scrap metal. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department said Robert Currie was found safe Tuesday night, after issuing a Silver Alert earlier in the evening. According to the alert, Currie was last seen at around 10 a.m.
CONCORDIA (KSNT)- A local woman is providing people with a companion who gives unconditional love, no matter who they are. Helping them with anything they need. Before starting her business, Sarah Holbert had a hand in working with animals. She was a 4H dog project leader, teaching specific skills on how to handle and train [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The legendary rock band Chicago played their ever popular music Tuesday evening, to a nearly sold out crowd at the Topeka Performing Arts center. Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. The group initially called themselves The Big Thing before changing their name to the Chicago Transit Authority in 1968, and then shortening the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Several hundred demolition cars will be at Topeka's Stormont Vail Event Center for a demolition derby that starts Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Earlier this week, crews brought in dirt for the event center's Landon Arena to prepare the floor. The demo cars are beginning to arrive in the parking lot Tuesday. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- As Thanksgiving approaches, many people are making plans to visit family. AAA predicts that more than 50 million people will be traveling for Thanksgiving this year, which would mark a high since 2005. With increased demand, AAA recommends that people start preparing early. "If you're planning on going somewhere and you're going [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - This time of year, more deer are out and about. That can be dangerous when driving at night, especially on the highway. Kansas Highway Patrol troopers say specifically this time of year, they see deer crashes more often. October through December is mating season for the animal. That, along with the sun [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Habitat for Humanity has partnered with the Topeka Community Foundation, NetWork Kansa, and Riordan, Fincher & Mayo, PA. for their new program, "House To Home". The announcement was made at the CRC Care Center, Lundgren site, 1020 NE Forest in the Oakland community. House to Home is a program that [...]
A deputy working at Kansas City's Ameristar casino gave a woman naloxone after she may have overdosed on a counterfeit prescription pill.
Explosive specialists from Fort Riley, Kansas are in Rich Hill, Missouri, dealing with a military-grade mortar found in a city-owned building.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is investigating the death of a one-year-old boy. Around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, TPD officers responded to a medical call in the 2400 block of SW 10th Avenue regarding an unresponsive child. The Topeka Fire Department and American Medical Response were also on the scene to give assistance. "Life-saving [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)-- The goal for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Foundation in Topeka is to make sure that everyone in the community gets a hot meal on Thanksgiving and doesn't spend the holiday alone. With the help of donations from the community and partnerships with local businesses, the foundation plans on serving more than 4,000 meals [...]
