Новости за 26.08.2022

WAMEGO (KSNT) - With Division-I quarterback Hayden Oviatt at the helm, Wamego football is primed for a deep run this season. "I will be spending the next four years of my life in New York," Oviatt said at his Fourth of July commitment to Army football. The problem is, with the days dwindling down until [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)– The Kansas Lottery announced Friday that several sports betting platforms will be available to the public on launch day, Sept. 1. Each state-operated casino in Kansas will be able to offer both in-person sportsbooks and mobile sports betting on up to three platforms or applications. The partnerships are as follows: Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, [...]

TOPEKA (KTMJ) - Evergy Plaza will be filled with live music and young professionals this Saturday. ForgeFest is back for a second straight year. People can expect to enjoy beer, cocktails, food trucks, an Instagram selfie station, yard games and more. The main event, however, will be live music by Jean Claude & The Eclairs, [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT) - The Department of the Interior announced Friday that it has awarded an initial $560 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 24 states to begin work to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells. Kansas has the highest number of uncapped oil and gas wells in the country and [...]

TOPEKA (KTMJ) - It's still summer, but the Stormont Vail Events Center is gearing up for Halloween. Marketing coordinator Madi Hedges stopped by FOX 43 AM Live Friday to tell us all about Nightmare on the Boulevard. The event is returning for its second year, but this year, people can expect to see an activity [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A teenager had his first appearance in court Friday morning, accused of having a gun at a Topeka school. Victor Fuentes, Jr., 18, was arrested the same day a Topeka West High School principal sent a vague note to parents indicating there was an incident involving a former student and that all [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department believes a fire on a backyard deck was accidental. Crews went to a house in the 3700 block of Southwest 30th Terrace, near 29th and southwest Gage Boulevard, Thursday evening just after 7:30. According to a release, they found smoke coming from the backyard and contained the fire [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The new Youth Crisis and Recovery Center by The Family Service and Guidance Center is almost complete. Work started back in March. The center will provide 16 beds for youth who are going through a mental health crisis, as they may be at risk of harming themselves or others. The other eight [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Students are back on KU's campus, which means all 18 baseball transfers are officially Jayhawks. The group includes 10 pitchers, four infielders, three outfielders and a catcher. “Our staff is extremely excited with the group we were able to bring in, along with the guys that are returning,” head coach Dan Fitzgerald [...]

What We’re Tracking: Few clouds today Rain chances this weekend Slightly cooler next week We're starting off mild in the lower 70s and upper 60s this morning with a few passing clouds. There's a chance an isolated shower may pop up but chances look slim. For Friday, we'll see another warm day with highs in [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia state wide receiver Brexten Green will continue to support and motivate his teammates. One of his best friends is the inaugural recipient. Emporia State football coaches, along with Green's parents, chose defensive lineman Carter Richardson to be the first honoree. "Brexten was one of my closest friends for the past year," [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local organization is teaching people about the Civil War and its impact right here in Kansas. The Topeka Genealogical Society hosted a civil war presentation at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library today. The society meets once a month featuring new topics each time. This month's topic is the Civil [...]

The Kansas City Chiefs begin their preseason game against the Green Bay Packers with a nod to the late Len Dawson.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Following nearly four weeks of trial, Dana Chandler's fate is now in the hands of the jury. This morning's testimony began with a former Topeka police officer who answered questions about her notes from the original 2022 investigation. Next, Topeka police detective Lance Green was questioned about a special witness who testified [...]

ATCHISON (KSNT) - A bridge crossing over U.S. 73 Highway in Atchison has been permanently closed after being found to be "beyond repair." According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, a bridge on U Street in Atchison over U.S. 73 Hwy. has been closed after a hole was found in the bridge deck on Aug. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Even after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the price of insulin may still be too high for many Kansans. Congress passed the bill in early August, helping to lower prescription, healthcare and energy costs. The bill included a cap on the cost of insulin to $35 for Medicare and private [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)--The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners finalized their budget for 2023. A major concern for commissioners is mental health. They approved more funding for Valeo Behavioral Health Care. In addition to the $2 million dollars already budgeted for them, the facility is getting $500,000 from federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Homeowners will [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Two University of Kansas football players have been arrested for charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Trevor L. Wilson and Tanaka Artisma Scott were both arrested at 12:34 p.m. on Aug. 25 in the 2300 block of Haskell Ave. in Lawrence. They are [...]

HIAWATHA (KSNT) - The Dennis Pyle Campaign has officially reached the required 5,000 signatures needed to make the run for Kansas Governor in November. According to the Pyle Campaign, Pyle and his running mate, Kathleen Garrison, will be on the ballot for the Nov. 8 Kansas General Election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively. I [...]

What We’re Tracking: Few clouds tonight Rain chances this weekend Slightly cooler next week A warm and calm evening can be expected with overnight lows dropping down into the upper 60s. A light breeze will be in place with a few clouds passing by. Some models are hinting at an isolated shower or two developing [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Recent overdoses in Riley County have been linked to fake prescription pills containing fentanyl. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded to two overdoses involving adults on Aug. 24. Two more overdoses also occurred last week within 48 hours of each other involving juveniles. One case involved USD 383 during [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Kennel Club and the Manhattan Kennel Club are holding their 72nd annual AKC licensed dog show in Topeka, August 25-28 at The Stormont Vail Event Center. Over 1,100 dogs will compete for the best in show and high in trial events. There will also be dock diving, a barn hunt, [...]