Новости за 06.01.2022

HOUSTON, TX. (KSNT)- Skylar Thompson's last game in purple was a good one. Thompson threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns on 21-for-28 passing. The sixth-year senior capped off his college career with a story book ending, taking down LSU 42-20 in the Texas Bowl. "Put it in 7's hands," is something Chris Klieman said [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) -- Democrats in the Kansas House of Representatives announced plans for three constitutional amendments Thursday that expand Medicaid, and legalize medical and recreational marijuana. The amendments instruct the legislature to enact laws legalizing marijuana and expanding Medicaid by July 1, 2023. Read the full announcement from the Kansas House Democrats: “The legislature fails to [...]

HOUSTON, TX. (KSNT)- Kansas State took down LSU in dominant fashion Tuesday night in the Texas Bowl and there was plenty of emotion on the field afterwards. It's the first bowl victory of head coach Chris Klieman's career and the first bowl win for K-State since 2017. "When I look back it's all about the [...]

JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) - Two men in Jackson County escaped this morning after being trapped in a burning car in Jackson County after a single vehicle rollover west of Denison on K-16 Hwy near 198th Road. Both men had been trapped in the vehicle when a passerby stopped and helped remove the windshield, rescuing both [...]

READING (KSNT) - A vandalism incident is creating a lot of headaches for people living in and around Reading, Kansas. That's not because of the damage that needs cleaned up, but because of the long term implications that could come from it. Reading's downtown consists of a café, a Church, a bank, the Fire Department, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A judge has sentenced Matt McPherson, the owner of Topeka-based McPherson Contractors, to 28 months in federal prison for his role in what is known as “Rent-A-Vet” or “Rent-a-Minority” schemes. McPherson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and major program fraud. Federal prosecutors said multiple construction firms received $346 million [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County COVID-19 Community Indicator Report for Dec. 26 through Jan.1 is showing a significant increase in cases and transmission of the coronavirus and its variants. The weekly case incidence - or the number of new cases diagnosed during a week - went from 750 to 1492. The percent of positivity [...]

On Jan. 6, 2021, a violent mob of rally attendees, fresh from hearing President Donald Trump speak near the White House, marched to the Capitol, forced their way past barricades and a line of police officers and stormed the building, interrupting the certification of President Joe Biden’s electoral victory.

What We’re Tracking: Snowfall comes to an end Very cold air hangs around for a while Warming back up this weekend *** WIND CHILL ADVISORY *** is in effect for all counties in the viewing area until Thursday at 12:00 PM. *** WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for all Western, Central and Southern counties. [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) -- This Friday's Harvester's food distribution at Westview Community Church has been canceled due to extreme temperatures. Harvester's hosts a food distribution drive the first Friday of each month at the Westview Community Church. The next drive will take place Friday, Feb. 4 from 10-11 a.m.

"[The manager] went out to clean the table and grab the check, and their checkbook was empty. That's when he saw them driving off in their car."

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The investigation into the death of a Topeka man hit by multiple cars in December 2021 is ongoing. The Topeka Police Department has released additional information related to the death of Dennis McFeeters, which occurred at 7:10 a.m. on Dec. 28. The toxicology and coroners report for Colby Rajewski, the driver who [...]

STILLWATER, OK. (KSNT) - The Wildcats' second half runs helped them pull through with a win at Oklahoma State. K-State beat the Cowgirls 60-49. The game was tied at 32 with 4:35 left in the third quarter. Then, the Wildcats went on a 7-0 run. K-State (12-2) led the entire fourth quarter to seal the [...]

Thursday marks one year since members of Congress gathered to certify the presidential election results, and it quickly descended into chaos.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced Wednesday the conviction of a man related to a 2019 murder in Topeka. Jeremy Lardner was charged after the death of Brandi Prchal on Nov. 1, 2019 -- he entered a plea deal on the following charges: Second degree murder Aggravated robbery Kidnapping On Nov. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Metro is hosting a series of public meetings in January to educate residents about proposed system-wide reductions in the metro system due to workforce shortages. The meetings will be held on Jan. 12, 13 and 18 according to a press release from Director of Marketing and Communications Keri Renner with [...]

ST. GEORGE (KSNT) - A car crash in St. George has left several vehicles in a ditch as police, firefighters respond. Multiple cars and emergency personnel are at a stop on the road near 11855 Cassie Lane in St. George. This is a developing story.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Emporia High School held a boy's swim invitational Wednesday afternoon at the CapFed Natatorium in Topeka. Schools invited to the swim meet included: Emporia High Seaman Washburn Rural Shawnee Heights Fort Scott Topeka West Independence High

LARNED, Kan. (KSNW) — The Pawnee County Attorney's office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, that formal charges have been filed against the person who helped Isaac Watts escape from Larned State Hospital. On Monday, Jan. 3, Isaac Nathaniel Watts, 43 of Ulysses, escaped from the Crisis Stabilization Unit on the campus of Larned State Hospital. [...]

WHO says they’ve been monitoring the B.1.640 variant, which is said to be responsible for a dozen positive cases in France, since November.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Crews with the City of Topeka Utilities Department are working to fix water main breaks around the city Wednesday night. City officials say the breaks are being repaired in order of severity. This is a list of the water main breaks as of 1:45 p.m. Wednesday provided by the city's Director of [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia State men's basketball's Saturday game against Northwest Missouri has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Bearcats' program. The women's game against Northwest Missouri will still be played. The Lady Hornets will tip-off against the Bearcats at 1:30 p.m. in White Auditorium. Both the men's and women's games against Missouri [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A car crash on Wednesday ended with the vehicle upside-down in a creek-bed, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. First reported to the SCSO's Facebook account, shortly after noon on Jan. 5 people began dialing 911 in regards to a vehicle that had gone off the road near SE 53rd St. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Thursday's Washburn men's and women's basketball games against Northwest Missouri State have been postponed due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the University announced. No make up date has been announced yet. The women's game against Missouri Western on Saturday has also been postponed. The men's game will still be played.

What We’re Tracking: Snowfall begins this evening Very cold air hangs around for a while Warming back up this weekend *** WIND CHILL ADVISORY *** is in effect for all counties in the viewing area until Thursday at 12:00 PM. *** WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for all Western, Central and Southern counties. Light [...]