Новости за 04.02.2022

TOPEKA (KSNT) - An embroiled former Shawnee County prosecutor could be disbarred after the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys determined Jacqueline Spradling should be disciplined for her, “…conduct during the prosecution of criminal cases.” Attorney L.J. Leatherman appeared before the Kansas Supreme Court Friday afternoon on behalf of Jacqueline Spradling. The disciplinary panel unanimously [...]

A Kansas City-area couple didn't make it to the hospital in time, so a Lenexa police officer helped deliver their baby.

A plane crash landed near the Johnson County Executive Airport Friday afternoon, Overland Park police confirmed.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Muzzle Loaders Association held their annual convention this weekend at the Downtown Ramada Inn and Convention Center. "The Kansas Muzzle Loaders Association was founded to bring together all the clubs and individuals who shoot black powder. That way we can work together to deal with other organizations. It was formed [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Dinosaurs have invaded Topeka! Topeka Dino Days is a four-month-long celebration featuring incredible dinosaur-themed exhibitions, activities, and events at various locations throughout Topeka. This weekend you can uncover the mysteries about the life of a T-Rex at the Great Overland Station. On February 24th, learn about the Topeka Dino Days Base [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - A man serving a life sentence for a triple murder in Lawrence claimed that the State failed to establish his intent to kill. The Kansas Supreme Court rejected that claim today and said it found no error with Douglas County's Court failing to instruct the jury on possible lesser charges. Anthony Roberts [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A truck fire at the 192-mile marker on I-70 westbound just west of Lawrence caused problems for drivers who were traveling in the two right lanes this Friday morning, according to the Kansas Turnpike Authority. The Turnpike Authority tweeted at 6:30 a.m. that the road was blocked. Just before 9 a.m, the [...]

Scams that often start with a post, an ad or a direct message on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites doubled year-over-year in 2021, leading to $770 million in consumer losses, according to The Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Tyreek Hill represented the Chiefs in the 2022 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, but came up short in an event tailor-made for his skill set.

Harper Claar, a 13-year-old Kansas girl who lost a leg to cancer, got to visit the hill named in her honor.

The event was highlighted by the parade of athletes. Representatives from 91 nations took part, including about 80% of the U.S. delegation of athletes.

What We’re Tracking: Clear, very cold morning More sunshine this afternoon Warming up into weekend Mostly clear skies above this morning will allow our temperatures to plummet well into the single digits as we start to wrap up the work week. By the afternoon, we should see highs reach the freezing mark with plenty of [...]

The cause of death is under investigation and no foul play is suspected at this time.

TALEQUAH, OK. (KSNT) - Both the Emporia State men's and women's basketball teams beat Northeastern State on Thursday night. The men's team won 79-65. The women won 72-69. Men's recap: The Hornets (16-5, 11-4) led right out of the gate. Tray Buchanan scored the team's first basket for a 2-0 lead, and the lead only [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT)--- An investigation of the arrest of Kansas Representative Susan Lee Carlson, of Clay Center, has been completed, and the case has been sent to city prosecutors. Gretchen Spiker, a representative for the City of Topeka, told the Kansas Capitol Bureau in an email on Thursday that the case has been referred to the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)-- Through the entire month of February, anyone that chooses to donate blood nationwide will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. A few weeks ago the Red Cross announced that they were in a blood crisis and it has worsened recently in the Midwest directly because of the severe winter weather. This week alone [...]

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Kansas high schools are serious about enforcing the rulebook at their sporting events. A student chant we’ve all heard got some teenagers tossed out of a recent game. High school sports administrators in Kansas stand by their rule. When a basketball player attempts a shot that doesn't hit them rim, fans [...]

With some help from dad, 13-year-old Harper Claar took off, sledding down her namesake, now called Harper's Hill.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Washburn University fraternity Kappa Sigma Gamma-Nu chapter has released an apology for a possibly racially insensitive image on Thursday. The apology came in a letter released on the Gamma-Nu chapter's website. It states that the fraternity has been made aware of a disturbing image released by one of its members and [...]

Children's Mercy Hospital will take part in the Pfizer research on whether kids 5 and younger need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Brenda Mills is stepping down from her position as CEO and chief executive officer of the Family Service & Guidance Center after serving for 20 years. "I started working here in 1989, 32 years ago. It is vastly different now. Probably the single biggest achievement for the organization is acceptance and awareness [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed the controversial 'Ad Astra' map on Thursday. With the veto, Senate bill 355 will now go back to the Kansas House and Senate where it will require a supermajority vote of two-thirds of the members in each body in order for it to be passed into law. [...]

The gold cube, which took more more than 4,500 hours of work to create, is reportedly worth $11.7 million.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Osborne County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help in solving the 2021 murder of a man from Downs, Kansas. According to a recent press release from the KBI, Calvin L. Beams, 48, of Downs, Kansas, is believed to have been shot and killed [...]

What We’re Tracking: Clear, very cold night More sunshine Friday Warming up into weekend Temperatures will dip into a range from 5° to -5° tonight as the sky remains mostly clear. The wind has already started to taper off a bit and should become nearly calm for part of the night. That will allow for [...]