A Jackson County judge found Kansas City police Det. Eric DeValkenaere guilty in shooting death of Cameron Lamb.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - TPAC's Gingerbread Homes for Holidays is back after cancelling last year because of the pandemic. Although the event is smaller this year, KSNT's David George went out to help judge the contest. "There are still many activities for younger children and worth a visit for families this weekend," George said. Gingerbread Homes [...]
OLATHE, Kan. -- Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles made a local artist's day when he said he would sign the prints she made of him for an auction. Cynthia Burris uses the Chiefs as her muse to create works of art that she sells on her website and donates to charity. Burris [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo is launching its second annual Zoo Lights event Friday. This year, the zoo is hosting a few furry friends for the popular event. During Zoo Lights, guests can interact with three real-life reindeer. Zoo Director Brendan Wiley said these are "reindeer in training" on loan from the North Pole. [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Days after teasing a new uniform, the Kansas City Royals have released the first look of the newest threads the team will be wearing. "An ode to the past. A nod to the future." The team will wear new home and road primary and alternates with an updated look to the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Secretary of Health and Environment Dr. Lee Norman is stepping down according to the office of Governor Laura Kelly. KDHE Deputy Secretary Ashley Goss will serve as Acting Secretary until a permanent candidate is appointed. “I want to thank Dr. Lee Norman for his service to the people of Kansas these [...]
Julia Bonin said she couldn't shake the feeling that she spotted the missing kids while driving her son to school. As it turns out, she was right.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A 17-year-old suspect is in custody after a chase through Harvey and Sedgwick County. According to police, around 10:19 a.m. on Thursday, Newton police were dispatched to Chisholm Trail Shopping Center after a report of a person in a car acting suspiciously. When the officers arrived on the scene, the driver [...]
The lawsuit alleges that the woman's 15-year-old girl was vaccinated by a Walmart employee at the store’s pharmacy without parental consent.
TOPEKA - The Topeka Zoo is launching the second annual Zoo Lights event with a "garland-cutting" ceremony Friday afternoon. This year, the zoo doubled the size of the event by expanding lights into Camp Cowabunga and Kay's Garden. Zoo Lights was an instant success in its first year. Zoo Director Brendan Wiley said 65,000 people [...]
Megan Richards, 32, died on Monday. She left behind six children. One of them is only 5-months-old and survived hospitalization for the virus himself.
TOPEKA (KSNT)-- Students in the Seaman School District (USD 345) are planning a peaceful rally on Nov. 19. These students are a part of the "Rename Seaman Schools Organization." They are not happy with the district's recent decision to not change the district name. The recent controversy comes after more than a year of debate [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)-- A Topeka couple has made some big strides. They've been running for years, but recently accomplished something huge. They have officially completed running a marathon in all 50 states. Brad and Marla Rhoden started running marathons in the 1980's. That's when their journey began. "I started running before I lived in Topeka," Brad [...]
What We’re Tracking: Increasing clouds today Breezy conditions this afternoon A bit warmer for the weekend Highs today will eventually reach the lower to middle 50s with increasing cloud cover throughout the day. Winds will be breezy with speeds of 15-25 mph out of the south and gusts of up to 35 mph possible. The [...]
(KSNT)- Rossville and Silver Lake will meet on the football field Friday with a trip to the state title game on the line. The Rossville and Silver Lake rivalry, commonly referred to as 'The War on 24' is one of the biggest rivalries in the state. The two towns are less than six miles away [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - For the first time in a decade, Washburn football has a playoff game to look forward to. The Ichabods will head to Searcy, Arkansas, to face Harding University. Harding is 10-1, but Washburn is used to tough competition in the MIAA. "We've kind of been in a playoff do-or-die situation since we [...]
TOPEKA, (KSNT) -- New research shows deer can carry coronavirus, and Kansas researchers are planning two years worth of studies to investigate the issue. Shane Hesting, Wildlife Disease Coordinator for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, KDWP, told Kansas Capitol Bureau Thursday about the states upcoming plans. Hesting said it's not difficult for deer [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Capper Foundation recognized several individuals, organizations, businesses and volunteers for their dedication in supporting the mission of Capper Foundation at their Donor Appreciation Dinner Thursday evening at The Foundry Event Center, 400 S.W. 33rd St. "We have many volunteers, we have volunteers that work with children, work with adults, work on our [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The morning after Jared Casey made the game-winning catch for Kansas football, Applebee's was knocking on his door. Casey inked an NIL deal with the restaurant franchise Tuesday. The company released the ad Thursday. Casey got money and a stack of gift cards in return. KU's next game is Nov. 20 at [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Highway Patrol and Topeka Police are responding to a crash on I-70 involving 4-6 vehicles in West Topeka. Google Traffic shows the westbound lanes of I-70 are backed up between Wanamaker and Gage. According to the KHP, some drivers involved in the wreck have minor injuries.
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- Downtown Topeka is getting ready for the holiday season. Crews are working hard to put up new Christmas decorations. "This year we put a really big focus on adding some Christmas enhancements to downtown," Rhiannon Friedman, president of Downtown Topeka Inc., said. This year, the new additions include brand new custom wreaths [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- The Shrine Bowl is an annual event that all Topekans know about, and now the entirety of the nation knows about it too. Sports Destination Magazine awarded last year's Shrine Bowl event with a Champion Award. Last year's event was a huge football game that was held in Topeka at Washburn University. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police have arrested two people Thursday in connection to a burglary earlier this week. Topeka police received a call on Nov. 16 at 6:30 a.m. reporting a burglary at 123 SE 10 Ave. Police said the report was of a person throwing bricks through the front windows of Stephanie's Salon. Officers [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- Topeka's mayor-elect Mike Padilla visited Landon Middle School to be the Principal for the Day. Principal for the Day took place in schools across Topeka today as they celebrate American Education Week. Padilla got to tour the school, visit the students in the classroom and even speak with some of the kids [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A 28-year-old female and a 41-year-old male are in custody following a traffic stop by the Shawnee Co. Sheriff's Office that revealed methamphetamines and multiple arrest warrants. The traffic stop occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 11:30 p.m. when a deputy pulled over a white 2003 GMC Envoy in the 1800 block [...]
