MANHATTAN (KSNT) -- Kansas State University confirmed that the two people involved in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident on Thursday morning were both students of the university. Thursday morning just after 9:16 a.m., the Kansas State University Police Dept. responded to a vehicle-pedestrian accident at the intersection of Denison Avenue and Platt Street. Police asked motorists [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Covid Indicator is showing Shawnee County remains in the “Substantial” category with a sharp rise in weekly cases. The number of cases has risen by 52 diagnosed cases since last week. The Shawnee County Indicator for the period between Oct. 31 and Nov. 6 shows the current number of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University recognized past and present veterans with their 34th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. Highland park Airforce JROTC posted the colors. The National Anthem was sung by the Capital City Barbershop Chorus, Topeka West JROTC posted the Wreaths in Recognition and the Standing Bar Intertribal Brotherhood [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)-- A new barbecue restaurant has officially opened its doors in Capital City. Buffalo Grille is located at 5900 S. Topeka Blvd. in the building formerly known as "Amigos" Topeka Mexican Restaurant. It opened on November 1 but has already been swamped with business. The owner said they offer a wide variety of menu [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)-- A school-based COVID testing program is helping students get back into the classroom faster after being exposed to the virus. It's called "test to learn." The program is organized by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and offered to school districts across the state of Kansas. If a student comes in close [...]
An estimated 22 million babies missed their measles vaccine during the pandemic, making the highly contagious disease a threat once again.
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Folks in Emporia, the founding city of Veterans Day, are honoring veterans with a series of events Thursday. One of the biggest events is the Veterans Day parade. Nearly 50 floats will drive down Commercial Street from 4th Avenue to 12th Avenue. Lt. Governor David Toland is scheduled to ride in the [...]
What We’re Tracking: Sunny and breezy Cooler the next few days Cold wind on Friday Mostly sunny skies are expected for your Veterans Day today with highs struggling to make it into the middle to upper 50s. However, it will feel a bit cooler because of west breezes at 10-20 mph throughout the day. Winds [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A win Saturday would give No. 24 Washburn football a 9-2 record and a strong playoff chance. However, before thinking about the playoffs, the Ichabods are focused on Saturday's game against Missouri Southern State. It's the final game and Senior Day. "I think it's simple," Washburn defensive end Malick Fall said. "I [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – In January, K-State will become the second university in the state with an accredited physician assistant program. Upon completion of the 27-month program, students will graduate with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. 36 students will be admitted in 2022, 40 in 2023 and 44 in the years to follow. [...]
The school district said it feels it's important to recognize the stress staff have been put under and feel the time off will allow them time to rest and recharge.
TOPEKA (KSNT) --- Fourth Graders at McCarter Elementary School in Topeka are sending active soldiers stationed in Kuwait and Iraq letters of encouragement this Veteran's Day. Tamara Sanders is the teacher who came up with the idea as she has two brothers who are or were formerly involved with the military. She came up with [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) --- COVID-19 boosters are rolling out into the community fast, but some people are seeming to have complications when making appointments to get one. Kay Logan is a Topeka resident who was having issues scheduling her appointment to get her vaccine. After debating with herself for quite some time, she finally decided to [...]
Tickets are now on sale as Union Station's massive indoor, walk-thru “Holiday Reflections” experience returns for the 2021 season with new sights, sounds and animated selfie scenes.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The community is rallying around Washburn University student Daija Coleman, who is pushing for more accessibility and inclusion on Washburn's campus. It's an update to a story KSNT first told you about last month. Coleman is a senior education major at the university and started this petition as part of her Senior [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) --- As Kansas lawmakers consider coming back early for a special session to challenge President Biden's federal coronavirus vaccine mandate, Reeves Oyster, a spokesperson for Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's office, told KSNT's Kansas Capitol Bureau in a statement Wednesday that the governor is exploring solutions for the state as well. “We are reviewing [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly doesn't plan to take a COVID-19 test after a lawmaker who attended one of her public events tested positive. The Governor's Office said the governor has received medical guidance that, "because she remains symptomless and was not in close contact with Rep. Alcala at Monday’s event, she will not be [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) --- Kansas lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would allow people that lose their jobs due to coronavirus vaccination requirements to be guaranteed unemployment benefits. Lawmakers are planning to discuss the bill on Friday, during an informational hearing. It's one of two proposals introduced by Senate President Ty Masterson, R-Andover, during a "Government [...]
