James Ryan
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Lawrence, KS, United States
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How Kansas agencies are preparing for ‘Freedom Convoy’ trucker protest
Lt. Candace Breshears with the Kansas Highway Patrol told KSNT News that the agency is aware of the situation. Kansas Turnpike Authority Director of Engineering David Jacobson said that multiple departments are aware of the traveling protest. → Read More
Manhattan asking residents to complete housing survey
The survey is 20 questions and is designed to take about 10 minutes. It asks a series of questions about housing experiences, preferences, needs, and basic demographics. → Read More
ZOO AND YOU: Topeka Zoo offering Docent Academy in March
The Docent Academy is a five-day course for the zoo's adult volunteers. Docents work as ambassadors for the zoo during normal zoo hours and during special events. → Read More
KDOT crews preparing for winter weather to hit Friday night
Highway Maintenance Superintendent David Studebaker said crews will start putting down salt once snow or freezing rain hits. Since the storm is expected to start with rain, he said crews will not be pre-treating the roadways. → Read More
Topeka West Theatre teacher honored as Teacher of the Year
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A teacher in the Capital City is being honored as Teacher of the Year. Topeka West High School’s Katie Murphy has been named Region Three Teacher of the Year by the Kansas Chapter of Educational Theatre Association. Murphy teaches both Theatre and Language Arts at Topeka West. She said she loves theatre […] → Read More
FIRE SAFETY: American Red Cross of Kansas seeing possible uptick in home fires
The American Red Cross of Kansas is asking people to stay safe after seeing a possible uptick in home fires. The non-profit responded to more than a dozen home fires in the first week of 2022. → Read More
Topeka Animal Control reminds people to keep pets safe and warm during frigid weather
Senior Animal Control Officer Jim Tursi said one of the first things officers will check for is that the dog has proper shelter. This is required year-round, but dogs need specific bedding when the temperature dips below 40 degrees. → Read More
AAA Kansas asking drivers to be safe, expecting busy couple days for roadside assistance
AAA Kansas suggests drivers have an emergency kit with warm clothes, blankets, extra food and water, and a cell phone charger to be safe while help is on the way. → Read More
OMICRON: SNCO health leaders warn that uptick in new variant is coming
Shawnee County Health Officer Dr. Erin Locke said they are expecting to see an even larger uptick once Omicron takes hold in the county. → Read More
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt encourages Kansans to get vaccinated, be safe over the holiday weekend
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is encouraging Kansans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The gubernatorial candidate said that he and his family are vaccinated and he encourages others to do so as well. → Read More
Gov. Laura Kelly urges importance of vaccines, booster ahead of holiday gatherings
Governor Laura Kelly is urging Kansans to get vaccinated or boosted ahead of the holidays. Currently, more than half of Kansans are vaccinated, and around a third of those people have been boosted. → Read More
ZOO AND YOU: Giving Tree offers gift ideas for Topeka Zoo animals
Each giving tree has ornaments with an animal's name and what they want for Christmas. People can grab a tag from any of the trees, purchase the item listed and bring it to the zoo or leave it with the business. → Read More
Washburn Tech giving away ‘Recycled Rides’ to people in need Thursday
Each vehicle in the giveaway is donated. Then Washburn Tech students work with licensed technicians to refurbish the vehicles before they are given away to families or organizations in need. → Read More
Topeka city leaders say high LGBTQ+ equality score could mean growth for Capital City
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The city of Topeka is leading the state in LGBTQ+ equality, according to the Human Rights Campaign. The LGBTQ+ advocacy group gave Topeka a 93 out of 100 in its 2021 Municipal Equality Index. The HRC scores cities on five categories: non-discrimination laws, municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and […] → Read More
K-STATE: Omicron variant should not disrupt commencement ceremonies
Kansas State University officials say the Omicron variant is not expected to disrupt graduation plans this weekend. More than 1,300 fall and 600 summer graduates have been invited to take part in the ceremonies. → Read More
Law enforcement using tracking software to tackle uptick in theft from vehicles
The Junction City Police Department is using mapping software to tackle an uptick in theft from vehicles. In October, JCPD saw a 161 percent jump in theft from vehicles compared to October 2019. → Read More
Topeka Salvation Army building soccer field, launching new program in Spring 2022
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Salvation Army will be launching a new soccer program in 2022. The non-profit will start accepting applications for the new program in April. Development Director Shelley Robertson said they expect 50 to 60 kids to take part in the program, which will have both a summer and winter league. She […] → Read More
SOS Holiday Drive helping victims of violence, abuse in Emporia and surrounding area
SOS helps individuals and families who are the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, or neglect in Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Morris, and Osage counties. → Read More
Blizzard Bash returns to Stormont Vail Events Center Thursday, sold out Friday & Saturday night
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. → Read More
Substitute teacher shortage causing staffing headaches in Topeka schools
Each of the four Topeka school districts have active job listings for substitute teachers. Topeka Public Schools is offering the highest pay at $130 per day. Seaman, Auburn-Washburn, and Shawnee Heights are all offering $100 per day. → Read More