Xaven Garcia saved his dad after waking up to his house filled with flames late Sunday night. Now, he's going to save many other people with his final wish to donate his organs.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Legislative Research Department has announced that House and Senate committees in the state legislature will begin holding a second round of discussions over redistricting in Kansas. The listening tour will consist of four meetings between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30. Each will be organized by congressional district with some meetings [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A federal program that pays for the burial costs of loved ones who died from COVID is having trouble attracting customers. “Many people are leaving serious dollars on the table,” said Ed Michael Reggie, owner of funeralocity.com, a website that helps people navigate funeral costs by posting the prices of every [...]
The Kansas Highway Patrol said a 5-year-old boy crossing the street was killed Wednesday morning.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - One man was sent to the hospital Wednesday morning with "critical" injuries while another was arrested by Topeka police and charged with aggravated battery. Topeka police arrested Alonzo L. Plakio, 70, of Topeka, Thursday morning after the early morning assault of a man at 908 N.E. Wabash. The victim was taken to [...]
Gunther the German Shepherd spent a recent morning playing with his tennis ball, rolling in the grass, slobbering a little and napping a lot. Later, he had a “meeting” with the real estate agents selling his Miami mansion that his handlers bought from Madonna.
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The Emporia State University football team has been offered a bowl game. It was announced at a press conference Wednesday morning in Texarkana. Texarkana Mayor Allen Mayor chaired the event that announced the Emporia State Hornet football team will take on Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The Savage Storm is 8-3 overall for the 2021 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced on Nov. 17 that all fully vaccinated Kansans over the age of 18 are now eligible to get COVID-19 booster shots. Governor Laura Kelly said that the vaccine is free, safe and effective and is the best way to keep communities safe protected from [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Children's Discovery Center is set to open their newest exhibit, Snow-Ventures on Nov. 18 at 9:00 a.m. "This is an inside exhibit where families can walk right into a snow globe and have a really exciting winter experience," said Dene Mosier, KCDC President and CEO. The new exhibit allows visitors [...]
Two-thirds of Americans say their Thanksgiving gatherings will resemble pre-pandemic ones, a new Monmouth University Poll found.
The jury at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial deliberated a full day on Tuesday without reaching a verdict over whether he was the instigator in a night of bloodshed in Kenosha or a concerned citizen who came under attack while trying to protect property.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A man armed with a large kitchen knife and a hand saw is facing criminal charges after trespassing and refusing to leave a Topeka hotel. Norman E. Kelly is charged with four counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement, interference with law enforcement, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct. Kelly was a former [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department is now accepting applicants for a new paid internship program that is the first of its kind. The program will allow selected candidates to learn different aspects of the fire service in preparation for a potential future career as a Topeka firefighter. Successful and qualified interns will receive [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An early morning fire at 738 N.E. Poplar St. did an estimated $20,000 damage, according to the Topeka Fire Department. Just after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, Topeka firefighters were called to N.E. Poplar and found smoke and what they described as "heavy flames" coming from the rear of the house. Firefighters fought [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Salvation Army is launching its Red Kettle Campaign during a kickoff event at Washburn University's Yager Stadium Friday. The Washburn Ichabods Marching Band and Topeka High Drum Line will be performing during the kick-off event. The Topeka Salvation Army is hoping to raise $260 thousand dollars through this year's Red [...]
What We’re Tracking: Cool and breezy Wednesday Sunny and chilly Thursday Dry heading into the weekend Thanks to the cold front that moved through overnight we'll start off our Wednesday morning cool and breezy with northerly winds at 20-25 mph and temperatures in the middle 40s. Through the daytime cloud cover will be more present [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT)- On Saturday, KU freshman Jared Casey caught the game winning touchdown pass to beat Texas for the first Kansas road conference win since 2008. Now, he's partnering with Applebee's. The game-winning touchdown came on the first snap Casey had ever played on offense in his college career. On Tuesday, Casey met with a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- City of Topeka officials are working hard to make sure they are prepared for winter weather conditions. They just updated their snow and ice removal plan and presented in to City Council members. The new anti-ice plan is going to use more liquids than solids. This means the chemicals used to get [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)-- As people make plans for the upcoming holidays, some health experts said things are changing, so are recommendations for people gathering with family and friends. Last year, there were warnings of gatherings at parties, but Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino with the Kansas Health Institute told Kansas Capitol Bureau that those plans are being "encouraged." [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)-- With a dip in temperatures coming this winter, some doctors are predicting an increase in coronavirus cases. Kansas health experts are also weighing in on the potential for a spike in cases. Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino, senior fellow at the Kansas Health Institute, told the Kansas Capitol Bureau health leaders are still monitoring how [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - You might be ready for your younger children to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but getting them excited about rolling up their sleeve isn't always easy. In Lyon County, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Jennifer Millbern has some advice for parents. “I think its really important to talk it up to the kids," Millbern said. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local organizations are teaming up to held kids in need this holiday season, and they need your help. Groups in Topeka and across Kansas are teaming up with Operation Christmas Child. The group takes donations to get supplies and gifts to less fortunate children around the world. “These kids, some of them [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Washburn University volleyball team advanced to the second round of the MIAA tournament Tuesday after defeating the Pittsburg State University Gorillas, 3 sets to 0. Pittsburg State 19 17 20 0 Washburn 25 25 25 3 Washburn volleyball is currently ranked No. 5 in Division II and are seeded No. 3 [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The upcoming performance of Swan Lake at Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium on Jan. 25, 2022 has been cancelled due to ongoing national supply shortages. The director of McCain Auditorium, Todd Holmberg, said the cancellation has to do with the continued shipping issues that are being experienced at U.S. ports across the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn senior JJ Letcher has been named the MIAA special teams player of the year, the conference announced on Nov. 16. Letcher has tallied 572 yards total on kick returns this year on only 21 attempts, good for an average of over 27 yards per return. The highlight of his special teams [...]
