Новости за 02.06.2022

MARION COUNTY (KSNT) - Hazardous blue-green algae has been found in a large Kansas lake, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks said on Thursday. Algae found in the water is at a hazardous level due to the high toxins and high cell count found in Marion Reservoir. The public is being asked to avoid [...]

What We’re Tracking: Great weather for Friday Unsettled weather pattern this weekend Cooler temperatures through next week Winds will remain fairly light through the night as temperatures drop into the lower 50s with mostly clear skies. Quiet conditions will also persist through the end of the work week with no rain expected through Friday. A [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT)--- Small business owners that were forced to shut down during the pandemic will soon be able to claim up to $5,000 in tax refunds. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a financial relief bill Thursday, which provides $50 million in assistance. In an interview, Kelly responded to criticism over ordering small businesses to shut [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - More than 4,000 bicyclists will flood into Emporia this weekend for one of the largest bike races in the U.S. The UNBOUND Gravel race in Emporia will feature riders from 50 states and 48 countries, ranging in age from 10 to 89 years old, according to Jordan Titus of the UNBOUND Gravel [...]

Officers arrived at the scene just four minutes after the initial 911 call, and could hear gunshots coming from the building.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Stormont Vail Events Center is home to several hundred dogs for the next few days. “There are two clubs involved in this show, the Greater Emporia Kennel Club and the Jesse James Kennel Club. In every ring we have a Best of Breed and we will have a group competition this [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Closing arguments are happening Thursday against a Topeka police officer who is accused of using excessive force against a man during a traffic stop in 2018. According to a lawsuit filed by Timothy Harris, Officer Christopher Janes approached Harris’ car on Jan. 23, 2018, and questioned him. Janes then handcuffed Harris without explanation [...]

BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) - "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is a scam." That is the warning from Brown County Sheriff John Merchant after several county residents received an offer for a "free trial" of a new vehicle. Merchant is warning residents to be cautious after some people said they received [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Deb Lamere's passion for serving in the United States military began in 2004. Moved by the horrors of the 9/11 attacks, she quit her six-figure career and enlisted in the Army, following in her dad's footsteps. "He was a 22-year marine. Three tours of Vietnam," Lamere said. "He was a mechanic, helicopter [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - An early morning shooting on Thursday left one victim with life-threatening injuries. According to the Topeka Police Department, at approximately 2:02 a.m. police were called to the 2100 block of SE 11th Terrace for a shooting. Police were still on the scene investigating Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. ???? Download the KSNT [...]

We have beautiful weather coming up for the next two days! There will be light winds, mostly sunny skies and pleasant temperatures in the mid-upper 70s. Enjoy the break from the showery weather for the end of the week before another system moves our way by the weekend. This weekend, we warm up a tad, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local homeowner had some unwanted visitors at her home in West Topeka earlier this week. Iesha Hill caught two trespassers in her yard after receiving a notification from her outdoor security camera while she was at work. Hill said that she recently cleaned out her garage and she saw the trespassers [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - After a two-year hiatus, the Germanfest is coming back to Topeka to share some old-fashioned German culture and cuisine with the community. The Germanfest has deep roots in Topeka, beginning with its ties to the Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Churches. Officially, the summer festival got its start in 1973 as a hot dog [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Civic Theatre's latest play, a romantic comedy called "Voiceless," premiers Friday night. Voiceless is a romantic comedy about Flynn, a charming young man who lives with a curse in the enchanted forest between the kingdoms of Lullashire and Knottingdale. The curse prevents him from being able to speak. He must remain [...]

WAMEGO (KSNT) - An abandoned puppy has a new home after being saved on the highway near Wamego on Saturday. Coleman Electric employees were traveling to Manhattan when they noticed a puppy in the back of a car hauler. Matt Mcmillan and Steve McLean worked to flag down the double-decker car hauler with help from [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The end of the 2022 Kansas Legislative session has sparked doubts among CBD store owners and hemp advocates who are all wondering: what comes next for hemp legalization? Many CBD store owners in Kansas are in a difficult position as their anxious wait for a decision to be made on marijuana legalization [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you sit at the Pennant's Spotlight Table in downtown Topeka in June, you have the chance to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. With the purchase of your ticket for the Spotlight Table, you will be donating 10% of your bill to the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Kansas. The [...]

OTTAWA (KSNT) - Traffic on a major Kansas highway is shutdown after a semi overturned, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol on Wednesday. Northbound I-35 is shutdown at 15th Street in Franklin County as of 5:52 p.m. Only minor injuries have been reported. Traffic will be diverted through the city of Ottawa in the meantime.

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Another player has withdrawn from the NBA Draft to join KU men's basketball. Texas Tech transfer Kevin McCullar will not stay in the NBA Draft to play for the Jayhawks. McCullar made the announcement on Twitter about two hours after Jalen Wilson revealed he's returning to KU. McCullar, an incoming redshirt senior, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to restrict abortions in the state will likely be front and center in the Aug. 2 primary. We’re also getting a look at some of the big races for office that will be in front of Kansas voters. Wednesday marked the first of two filing deadlines for [...]

BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) - Residents are being contacted by people who claim to be vehicle manufacturers offering a free trial of cars, according to the Brown County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday. Scammers are offering to provide residents with a brand new vehicle free-of-charge for a 30-day trial. The catch is that people have to pay [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local grocery store employee is recovering on Wednesday after they were stabbed while on the job. According to Topeka Police, off received a call about a stabbing at 2:35 p.m. on June 1 that happened at a Dillons Food Store located at 2010 SE 29th St in Topeka. The stabbing occurred [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU's Jalen Wilson will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to the Jayhawks. Wilson made the announcement Wednesday on social media. He played in the NBA combine scrimmages after being called up from the G-League's Elite Camp, where he had 18 points, six rebounds and four 3-pointers. En-route to a national [...]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Jerome Tang fills his eighth roster spot with a transfer from Virginia Tech. David N'Guessan, a 6'9" forward, is joining the Wildcats. He played in all 36 games for the Hokies this past season, averaging 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. N'Guessan had a career-high 15 points in the season [...]

OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) – Wednesday is the first day to apply for a property tax rebate incentive with the Osage County Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The program is designed to allow property owners to increase the value of their properties by receiving a 10-year tax rebate. It will not impact the current property taxes and will [...]