Новости за 28.02.2022

The sunflower is the official flower of Kansas and the national flower of Ukraine.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka will have a display of support for Ukraine at a popular downtown location, according to the Greater Topeka Partnership. The GTP announced plans at 2:30 p.m. Monday for a "Topeka Stands with Ukraine" graphic, which incorporates the Ukrainian flag, to go on display at Evergy Plaza. "We’re also working with the [...]

An inmate in Western Kentucky was honored for his heroic actions during the deadly December tornadoes that killed 76 Kentuckians.

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Residents of Junction City are concerned about a proposed slaughterhouse to be built near residential housing areas. Not only would the slaughterhouse process nearly 1,000 cattle per day, but it would be two miles away from the Spring Valley Elementary School. Kelsey Mann and Susan Kamm are third and fourth-generation Junction [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - School officials are calling it "an abundance of caution." Highland Park High School sent students home Monday morning after a boiler malfunctioned at the school. The boiler has been shut off, according to authorities. A blast email went out to students and parents that apologized for the inconvenience. Students were dismissed Monday [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County homeowners could see residential market values increase by as much as 13.5%, according to Steve Bauman, Shawnee County Appraiser. During the meeting Monday morning, Feb. 28, it was announced that 2022 value notices will be mailed on March 1. According to authorities mailing the notices saved the county money. This [...]

Tabor College said two students were killed in a crash Sunday morning.

"We have to defend our homeland. Who else if not us?”

Outgunned but determined Ukrainian troops slowed Russia’s advance and held onto the capital and other key cities — at least for now.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emerged as a hero to his nation's citizens and far beyond as the former actor and comedian first elected in 2019 remains in his country at great personal risk during its bombardment by Russia.

KANSAS (KSNT) - For the first time in over a decade, Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling duo of all time, is coming back to arenas and Kansas is on the schedule. The duo will perform in Wichita at the Intrust Bank Arena on May 20 with Jordan Davis and Jackson Dean. In 2019, the duo [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A crash on I-470 between 21st Street and 29th Street slowed traffic as drivers headed to work Monday morning, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Traffic was down to one lane as Topeka Police investigated the scene of the crash. The call of a crash came in at 6:32 a.m., according [...]

According to crash reports, a man was ejected from his vehicle after crashing on I-635 in Wyandotte County.

Highs will soar into the 60s this afternoon with extra clouds filtering in at times. Heading into the beginning of March, the above average temperatures continue through most of the week with highs in the 60s and 70s. Dry conditions will persist for some time with temperatures on Wednesday getting very close to our first [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - In just his first two years at Emporia State, senior forward Brenden Van Dyke suffered three torn ligaments in his leg. Two torn ACL's and a torn meniscus each required surgery. The two ACL tears both called for a nine month recovery process. "You sit there and watch your child cry," Brenden's [...]

SPOKANE (KSNT) -- University of Kansas track and field alum Bryce Hoppel placed first in the 800-meters at the USATF Indoor Championships on Sunday. Hoppel crossed the finished line with a time of 1:45.30 -- the third-fastest in the world this year. It's the second straight year that the Jayhawk has finished the atop the [...]

SALINA (KSNT) - Washburn Rural won its second straight 6A wrestling team state title on Saturday. The Junior Blues were boosted to the win by two individual state champs. Aiden Boline won the 160-pound title and Austin Fager was crowned at 183-pounds. Three other individuals from our area won state titles. Hayden Oviatt won the [...]

FORT RILEY (KSNW) — As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, soldiers from Fort Riley who are currently deployed in Europe are having their stays extended. The soldiers are a part of Operation: Atlantic Resolve, which has been rotating army units to Europe since 2014. Approximately 3,700 troops were deployed in July of 2021. Troops [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) -- The Topeka Fire Department says that a detached shed, likely occupied by people is where a fire started in central Topeka on Saturday. Shortly before 8 p.m., crews were called to 1501 SW Filmore Street on report of a structure fire. Firefighters found flames emerging from a large, two-story shed at the [...]

What We’re Tracking: Warming trend continues Plenty of sunshine Dry conditions for several days Mostly clear and cool overnight as temperatures dip into the upper 20s. The wind will be fairly light throughout the night, as well. Look for areas of frost to develop by early in the day on Monday ahead of an even [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Veil Events held a Bridal Fair Sunday afternoon at the Townsite Avenue Ballroom in downtown Topeka. "With all the pushback and pause we had in the wedding industry, 2022 is going to be full of weddings and events," said Lindsey Kooser, owner of Veil Events. "Today we have photographers, DJ's, musicians, venues [...]