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Suspect injured in Topeka shooting involving police
TOPEKA (KSNT) – At around 11:15 Friday morning, multiple Topeka police officers were in an officer-involved shooting near the 700 block of SW Polk St. with an armed killing suspect. The involved TPD officers were not injured. The suspect was transported to a local hospital. The extent of the suspect’s injuries is not known at […] → Read More
USD 437 to hold special meeting regarding COVID-19
The Auburn-Washburn Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 22. → Read More
Three juveniles arrested for Jefferson County arson cases
MERIDEN (KSNT) – The use of social media helped the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office find those responsible for four arson fires earlier this month. The first case involved a car being set on fire in the early morning hours of Aug. 3 just south of Meriden. The investigation determined the fire was set on purpose. […] → Read More
Dalinghaus wins school board race by draw
NEMAHA COUNTY (KSNT) – A winner has been declared in a school board race in Nemaha County. In the August 3rd primary, the top two vote-getters were to advance to the November General Election. In the race for USD 115 School Board, Position 1, Amy Sudbeck won with 82 votes, followed by Doug Dalinghaus and […] → Read More
Kansas Highway Patrol Seeking Assistance To Identify Witness
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Highway Patrol is trying to identify an eyewitness to a kidnapping case last weekend. According to KHP, the Kidnapping/Aggravated Battery case took place around 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 31 at the Travel Shoppe on I-70 at Exit 206. That is at the exit to Wilson and Wilson Lake about […] → Read More
Volunteers needed for NHRA Nationals
TOPEKA (KSNT) – If you want free tickets to the Menards NHRA National race event at Heartland Park, you can volunteer. Top Teer is looking for volunteers for the event that runs from Aug. 13 through Aug. 15. From August 13th through August 15th, Top Teer will be supplying volunteers to the Menards NHRA Nationals […] → Read More
Source: Ochai Agbaji returning to KU
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – ESPN is reporting that potential second-round pick Ochai Agbaji will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to the University of Kansas for his senior season. The NCAA deadline for players to withdraw from the NBA draft and maintain college eligibility is Wednesday. Last Friday, Kansas forward Jalen Wilson announced he also will return […] → Read More
I-70 lane reductions planned for Topeka on Tuesday
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Portions of I-70 will be closed from mile marker 360 to 362 in Topeka on Tuesday, June 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) maintenance crews will begin patching potholes in the right lane of westbound I-70 at 9 a.m. Crews will switch to the right lane […] → Read More
Which Kansas tourist attractions are coming back?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Historical Society announced reopening plans for the Kansas State Capitol and the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka effective in June. The Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, effective June 1. Some restrictions may […] → Read More
Hy-Vee to go maskless with certain exceptions
WEST DES MOINES (KSNT) – Following last Friday’s announcement from the CDC, Hy-Vee will no longer require fully vaccinated customers and employees to wear face coverings in its stores, except where it’s required by local ordinances. Face coverings, however, continue to be strongly recommended for Hy-Vee customers who are not fully vaccinated and are still […] → Read More
Man sent to hospital after close encounter with a train
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One person was taken to a Topeka hospital after getting too close to a moving train late Monday night. According to a Topeka police shift commander, the incident happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. along the railroad tracks just north of I-70 and MacVicar. Police said the person was pushing a grocery cart […] → Read More
Historic ledger donated to Kansas Historical Society
COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (KSNT) – A ledger dating back to 1858 will be part of a new exhibit in Council Grove. The 1858 ledger will be on display when new exhibits open at Kaw Mission and Last Chance Store Museums on the Santa Fe Trail State Historic Site. Reinterpretation of the site is currently underway […] → Read More
City of Topeka’s Municipal Court docket reopening in-person
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka Municipal Court will resume in-person court dockets on Monday Feb. 1, the city announced. Those entering the courthouse will be subject to a temperature check and must be properly wearing a face mask. Other safety measures include plexiglass in both courtrooms, strict social distancing requirements, UV lighting, and hand […] → Read More
Flash flood warning issued for Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Some streets in Topeka flooded with water midday Thursday, causing a flood warning to be issued until 2:30 p.m. Up to two inches of rain has already fallen. That’s on top of the more than two inches of rain that fell Wednesday in the area. There are reports of numerous flooded […] → Read More
Popular Topeka event disc jockey dies
Andrew Walker, better known as DJ Drew, died Tuesday night after complications from a stroke → Read More
Construction underway for new Topeka senior housing complex
A developer from New York has applied for a permit to build on the former Topeka State Hospital grounds. → Read More
Washburn University announces plans to open face-to-face classes in the fall
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Washburn University announced today that unless there is an unforeseen event, it intends to open the fall semester with a return to face-to-face classes. “As conditions continue to stabilize in Kansas, the Shawnee County COVID-19 Response Team has released a roadmap to begin to lift restrictions. With that timeline, […] → Read More
Topeka hospital announces layoffs
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A Topeka hospital plans a modest reduction of positions through furloughs and staff reductions. No other hospitals in the system are affected. Here is the full released from the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus. At a time when all businesses are feeling the stress and financial impact of […] → Read More
Good Neighbor Program serves a need in Shawnee County
The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office has a new program to deliver groceries and other necessities straight to your door. → Read More
Three area men arrested for 1st degree murder
Three men are in the Riley County jail in Manhattan on murder charges. → Read More