TOPEKA (KSNT) - As part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) highlighted some of the worst invasive species of plants and animals in the state. The KDA highlighted six particularly invasive species on Monday, these included: the Spotted Lanternfly, Spongy Moth, Red Imported Fire Ant, Callery (Bradford) Pear [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - A major annual fundraiser for the University of Kansas has a new date set after it was rescheduled in February. The fundraiser 'One Day. One KU.' was originally set to happen on Feb. 15, 2024 but was rescheduled following the news of the deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Parade. The [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a state of disaster emergency declaration for the Sunflower State due to increased fire risks this week. Kelly gave a verbal declaration of the disaster emergency at 10:23 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26 in light of weather conditions that could create the potential for wildfires in [...]
Multiple eye ointment products sold at Walmarts and CVS are being recalled due to an infection risk.
An Ohio pet owner let her pooch outside before bedtime but then the woman watched her dog disappear before her eyes, firefighters said.
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - One teen has been arrested for felony crimes after potential threats were made to Washburn Rural High School. According to a news release from the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, a 16-year-old has been arrested for two felony crimes after an investigation found potential threats made at the school Friday, Feb 23. [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The City of Manhattan announced a major road closure to remove and reconstruct the road, storm sewer and sidewalks that will impact the downtown area. Starting today, the 300 Block of Houston Street will be closed between 3rd and 4th Streets, according to the City of Manhattan's social media post. The closure [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Feb. 20, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating Severe Weather Preparedness Week (SWPW) in Kansas. SWPW will be held from March 4th to March 8th. Last year, Kansas had 44 tornadoes. The Adjutant General's Department Director of Public Affairs Jane Welch said fortunately there were no deaths thanks to Kansas' [...]
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - On Monday, Geary County Emergency Management (GCEM) issued a fire danger warning on social media. According to GCEM, the Rangeland Fire Danger Index will be in the very high category all day. An elevated risk of fire is expected for much of the area on Tuesday, Feb. 27 and Thursday, Feb. [...]
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid could become the highest-paid coach in football after new contract negotiations are completed.
Four people were shot and one was killed in Kansas City after a dispute between several people overnight.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Warm weather drew crowds to the Topeka Zoo this weekend. Brea Schmidt, the zoo's guest engagement supervisor, says it was their biggest weekend of the year so far. She says about 4,000 people came out hoping to see their favorite animals. "The weather this weekend was perfect for people to come and [...]
Record warm temperatures will be likely this afternoon as highs make it up into the upper 70s and lower 80s across the area. We'll also see winds gusting to around 20 mph with low humidity and dry grasses, of course. So fire danger is elevated over the next couple of days. A strong cold front [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center has announced a five-month exhibit from a world-renowned Lego builder. Sean Kenney has been recognized by the likes of the Smithsonian Magazine, the Washington Post and Business Insider for his lego sculptures of animals. The traveling exhibition will display creatures that have their own "superpowers" and [...]
KOKOMO, Ind. (KSNT) - For KU men's basketball signee Flory Bidunga, a move from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Kokomo, Indiana could be the least interesting part of his story. It may sound crazy, but his journey runs that deep. On a 27 Sports' road trip to Flory's new home, an hour outside of [...]
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This week's K-Nation has no shortage of star power. Kansas men's basketball is no stranger to the stars either. Next in line - ESPN's top-ranked center in the 2024 class, Flory Bidunga. K-Nation's Glenn Kinley made the trip to Kokomo, Indiana, to talk to Bidunga and a slew of community members about [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Sunday's edition of the Sunflower Showdown between Kansas and K-State is one KU's Holly Kersgieter will remember for a long time. The super-senior Jayhawk has been with Kansas for five seasons since joining the squad as a freshman back in 2019. She's played in several Sunflower Showdowns over the years, but KU's [...]
What We’re Tracking Tonight, temperatures drop down to the upper 30s and lower 40s. We continue to warm up the next couple of days. Highs on Monday and Tuesday will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Keep in mind our average high temperature this time of year is in the upper 40s so [...]
