Новости за 11.08.2022

HIAWATHA (KSNT) - Law enforcement agencies across Kansas will soon crack down on removing impaired drivers from the road with the start of their "You drink, you drive, you lose" campaign. From Aug. 20 to Sept. 7, officers will work to enhance road safety by "vigorously enforcing" traffic laws and impaired driving, according to the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you're driving through the Oakland neighborhood, keep an eye out for a newly finished mural. This morning, community members gathered for the blessing and dedication at the Lulac Senior Center. The mural on the front of the building is finally complete; although part of it was done last October, it needed [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A man wanted by Shawnee County law enforcement for several violent crimes has been apprehended and will now face charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim, rape, criminal threat and theft. London D. Pike, 20, was found and arrested by the U.S. Marshals Kansas [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A resident at 1619 SW Fillmore Street escaped their home Thursday morning and waited for the Topeka Fire Department to extinguish a fire that did more than $20,000 damage. Just after 5 a.m. Thursday morning, fire crews arrived to find smoke coming from a two-story home. They searched the home but found [...]

A man and his 2-year-old daughter were removed from a Frontier Airlines flight Sunday.

KANSAS (KSNT) - The 9th Annual "America's Best Looking Cruiser" Calendar Contest is happening and the Kansas Highway Patrol is stepping up its game this year. The Kansas Highway Patrol has entered a photo of the new cruiser backdropped by the gently rolling hills of Kansas. The Sunflower State got its first look at one [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka eatery is taking a week off to recharge and give everyone a vacation to rest. It's no secret the service industry has been hit hard the last couple of years during the COVID-19 pandemic and folks at Topeka's The Wheel Barrel admits they are tired. On Wednesday, the restaurant announced [...]

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Residents near SW Fairlawn to SW Urish Road and SW 41st Street to SW 77th Street are being asked to stay alert, and keep an eye out for suspicious activity after an early morning burglary in Auburn. PHOTOS: Just after 5 a.m., the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a burglary [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Want to get a taste of New Orleans here in Kansas, while supporting kids in our community? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka has a way you can do that. The Big Easy Bash will be Saturday, August 7 at the Adams Club at 550 SE 27th St. You can enjoy [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - Fifty-seven seniors at Emporia High School won the lottery to paint their parking spaces for the 2022-23 school year. For several years, EHS students have been able to apply to paint their parking space for a $20 donation to benefit the student council. "I was pretty excited. I knew it was going [...]

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) - A 37-year-old Wamego man was killed Wednesday in Pottawatomie County when his vehicle became part of a three-vehicle collision. Randy L. Tinkel, 37, Wamego, died Wednesday just after 5:30 p.m. when the 2013 Ford F250 he was driving was hit from the rear while trying to make a left turn on [...]

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke on Wednesday snapped at a heckler who laughed as he discussed a recent mass shooting.

We'll have sunny skies again today with high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s for most of the viewing area. Winds will be light out of the east, and with that easterly component to our winds, humidity will still be in a comfortable range! Clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to fall [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) -- For the past several weeks, a local mother has been scrambling to get her children ready for their first day of school. However, Jennifer Tibbs recently found out her second grader was moved to a different elementary school that's farther away from her home. The only problem is, Tibbs says she was [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's the first day of school, and while kids get to see their friends and favorite teachers again, there's one thing staff at State Street Elementary are thinking about. "We want to make sure that everyone is safe, and our number one priority is keeping the students safe," said State Street Elementary [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - After finishing up with 13 years in the army, Chris Bowers had traveled all over the world. Looking for his next mission, he found himself right here in Topeka, helping fellow veterans finish their education experience. Bowers ended his time with active duty in long range reconnaissance. He worked as a lead [...]

MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT) - As K-State's fall practices continue through the second week, coaches have a clear idea which roles players will have. That includes when/where the new players will play. The running backs are a particularly young group. Deuce Vaughn, a junior, is the only upperclassmen. Jax Dineen helped with the running game the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Masons held an open house and membership drive Wednesday evening at their lodge. "The Masons got started in England in 1717," said Mark Reeder, Mason member of Lakelodge No. 50 in Silver Lake. "When people came to North America, masonry came with them. Masonry is a fraternity that encourages self [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT)--- Nearly 60% of Kansans voted to keep abortion rights in the state. But, the question remains whether Republican politicians originally backing the amendment will keep pushing to change that. Politicians in the state have stayed silent since last week's vote. However, for the first time, in an interview with Kansas Capitol Bureau, Republican [...]

POTTAWATOMIE (KSNT) - One person has been killed in a car crash near Wamego on Wednesday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, troopers were sent to the scene of a car crash at the intersection of Highway 24 and Airport Road in Pottawatomie County around 5:30 p.m. At least one person has reportedly been [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department surrounded an apartment complex on Wednesday night looking for a wanted man. The police presence is due to someone who is barricaded inside of the Monterey Apartments at 1015 SW Garfield Ave., according to police. However, a media release from TPD at 8:55 p.m. reported that after TPD's [...]

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - A detour has been posted in Geary County after an truck bearing an oversized load stalled on a road while heading toward a nearby manufacturing plant. According to Geary County Emergency Management, a large transport unit has stalled on Liberty Hall Road. Detours have been posted as Liberty Hall Road is [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - In a meeting between the Topeka Metro and Topeka Public Schools on Wednesday, the decision was made to restore two city bus routes used by students that were set to be discontinued. Topeka Metro had previously announced that the West 10th Special bus routes would end on Aug. 10. Students at Topeka [...]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT)- K-State football held their second media availability of the season after practice on Wednesday. Chris Klieman spoke with the media on Monday to open the 2022 season press conferences. Offensive assistants answered questions in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Unsurprisingly, running backs coach Brian Anderson had plenty of good things to say about [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Criminal charges have been filed against two suspects in relation to a murder case at the Traveler's Inn in Topeka. Andre Quinton and Cassie Holden both face charges for their alleged part in the murder of Jahlel Brundidge on Aug. 5. The charges Quinton faces include: Murder in the first degree, inherently [...]