Новости за 18.08.2022

LEAVENWORTH (KSNT) - A home with deep historical connections to Kansas and other important historical moments is, for sale in Leavenworth. The residence at 501 N. Broadway St. in Leavenworth is not your average home for sale. It has deep roots in the City of Leavenworth, Kansas history and the early women's right's movement. The [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT) -- Kansas gaming officials have officially announced a start date for sports betting in the state, Sept. 1. Kansas lawmakers passed a plan for sports betting earlier this year, which includes a fund to attract professional sports teams. There was speculation over whether the state could entice pro-teams, like the Kansas City Chiefs, [...]

Mikey Silva of Randolph, located in Riley County, is in the running for the best mullet. He is one of 11 finalists in the contest.

LAWRENCE (KTMJ) – Sydney Martin with the Lawrence Humane Society stopped by FOX 43 AM Live Thursday to introduce us to this week’s adoptable pet. Martin brought two kittens that are about 8 weeks old. Chuckie and Tommy are part of a litter of five. They'll get their spay/neuter surgeries in a couple of days [...]

MANHATTAN (KTMJ) - Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine reaches out to the community while allowing students to get a hands-on learning experience with the Shelter Medicine Program. Dr. Brad Crauer with the Shelter Medicine Program stopped by FOX 43 AM Live Thursday to tell us more about it. For more information, watch the [...]

An Iowa woman has died due to multiple dog bite injuries on Monday, authorities said, after her body was found in a ditch.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Today is the first day Washburn University students could move into on-campus housing. Washburn University provides housing for students at Washburn Villages, Living Learning Center and Lincoln Center and several Fraternities and Sororities. “This is a ritual we have been doing since we refocused the campus to look more like a residential [...]

COTTONWOOD FALLS (KSNT) - A Cottonwood Falls man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for child pornography. Walter Haskin, 27, of Cottonwood Falls, was indicted Thursday for one count of attempted distribution and one count of possession of child pornography, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Kansas. [...]

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Shawnee County Commissioners voted Thursday morning to take a tax increase to the voters. The commissioners voted in favor of submitting a tax ballot question to voters to fund recreational facilities in Shawnee County and create a Gage Park Improvement Authority. Commissioners voted in favor 3-0, of putting a .02% sales [...]

KANSAS (KSNT) - A Kansas State Trooper has been reinstated after his previous termination by the Kansas Highway Patrol. The Kansas State Troopers Association made the announcement that Trooper Justin Dobler has been reinstated to his job after being terminated following a deadly chase. In a statement made by KSTA President Bryan Clark, the organization [...]

A former teacher from Trinity Academy in Wichita was sentenced Wednesday for sexual relations with a student.

EMPORIA (KSNT) - A Lyon County construction zone mishap led to two people being transported to the hospital just after 3:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. According to the KHP crash report, a 2020 Peterbilt semi was pulling out from a construction zone on I-35 in Lyon County. It caused a [...]

The books, challenged last year, were removed to allow for another review following the passage of a new school board policy this year.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two people are in the hospital after an early morning shooting in central Topeka. It happened around 12:53 a.m. in the 2400 block of Southwest 10th Avenue. The two were sent to the hospital by ambulance. Topeka Police said they have non-life threatening injuries. This is an ongoing investigation. If you have [...]

What We’re Tracking: Pleasantly sunny for the rest of the work week Another slight rain chance this weekend Near average temperatures continue Thanks to calm winds and clear skies, we're starting off with a bit of dense fog this morning which is reducing visibility down to a half a mile or less. Take it easy [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Rising costs are forcing some local businesses to reevaluate their prices, including a popular Topeka coffee shop. Milk & Honey Coffee Co. posted open letter to the community on social media Wednesday to give voice to its decision to consider raising prices. While not everything on the menu will be impacted by [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Topeka's Ky Thomas is helping the KU system, while learning the system. This is his first season with the Jayhawks. Thomas, a running back, is learning the playbook, his new coaches and teammates. At the same time, he's helping the defense improve. "Ky Thomas takes a handoff and boom, boom, boom, leaves [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's hard to improve on a 9-2 conference season, but Washburn football is focused on the season that still ended too soon. The Ichabods proved they could hang on to close games this past season, such as the walk-off against Fort Hays State and upsetting then-No. 2 Northwest Missouri. However, their season [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Graduating from a small Kansas town with a population of 850, Clarence Frye never imagined he would see the world. Serving at sea for over 30 years, his values showcase the importance of comradeship and trust when holding a leadership position. “It was like top gun everyday, I mean non stop," Frye [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The official start date for sports betting in Kansas may be revealed soon. According to betkansas.com, they have confirmed the official launch date with the Kansas Lottery, and the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. The date for the announcement will be Aug. 18, 2022. Betkansas.com goes on to say that Sportsbooks in [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Blues Society held their August Summertime Blues concert Wednesday evening at the Gage Park Amphitheater. This month’s band was the group, Stone Cutters Union. Hailing from Kansas City, this band creates rocking blues that are simultaneously doleful and joyous, traditional and modern, sacred and profane. All delivered with energy, humor [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT)--- After a private citizen paid nearly $120,000 to recount the abortion amendment vote in Kansas, county election officials are busy going through thousands of ballots cast in this year's Primary. In the state's capital city, Shawnee County election workers are hand-counting more than 60,000 ballots. County Election Commissioner, Andrew Howell, spoke with Kansas [...]

SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. (KSNT)- Two Chiefs cornerbacks are learning from each other, even though one of them is just a rookie. L'Jarius Sneed is entering his third year in the NFL, and he's taking some notes from rookie Joshua Williams. "I try to steal some things from him, as in, using his hands," Sneed said. [...]

SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. (KSNT)- The Chiefs are dealing with a few different injuries as training camp winds down. Chris Jones and Mecole Hardman both began practice Wednesday, but left in the middle. Jones has a sore back and Hardman suffered a groin injury, according to the team. Juju Smith-Schuster and Jerrick McKinnon both sat out [...]

SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. (KSNT)- Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker made adjustments to deal with criticism from fans throughout his career. "I don't look at the comments or the DMs anymore [on social media]," Butker said. "You have to prioritize the people's opinions you care about." Often, players want to accept the praise and compliments from fans [...]