Новости за 07.12.2022

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (KSNF/KODE) — Every child is born to a unique set of circumstances. And it is these different social, familial, economic, environmental, and many other factors, that help shape who they become. While these conditions are countless, a handful of factors play an outsized role in a child’s development and the likelihood for future [...]

DICKINSON COUNTY (KSNT) - A man who stole a Mercedes GL Coupe was caught in Dickinson County after being spotted driving 150 mph on I-70, according to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office. Matthew Walden Olson, 43, of San Francisco, was found by a sheriff's department K-9 hiding under a bridge near West 5th Street and [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – St. Jude and Drippe’ homes broke ground on the newest St. Jude Dream Home in October, 2022 in Aquarian Acres. Work so far includes excavation for the foundation and basement, concrete work and underground plumbing. The new home will be approximately 3,300 square feet 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms a large butlers pantry [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly turned the lights on for the State House Christmas Tree Wednesday morning.

TOPEKA, (KSNT)- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly weighed in on an ongoing discussion over abortion rights in the state. The governor indicated that she expects the issue to be a topic in next year's session, in an interview Wednesday. "I will be going into my 19th legislative session, and I can't think of one where that [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Thousands of people have signed a petition after the Topeka High School men's and women's basketball team experienced "outright racism," according to Geo Lyons, head coach for the boy's varsity basketball team. In a petition on Change.org, Topeka High School Basketball Coach George Lyons asks that fans be removed from Valley Center [...]

KANSAS (KSNT) - Kansas will get nearly $10 million following a settlement with JUUL Labs. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said the settlement comes after resolving a two-year investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices Kansas is expected to receive more than $9.9 million as part of the $438.5 million settlement between JUUL and 32 [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT)- Despite, a historic vote to uphold abortion rights in Kansas, the debate over the issue will continue in 2023. Newly elected Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins, R-Wichita, said that members could see abortion bills introduced. Political Analyst Bob Beatty agreed that it's likely to occur. Beatty said it will be up to Republican [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Multiple wrecks in the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 caused traffic to come to a standstill coming into Topeka Wednesday morning. Battling with foggy conditions, emergency crews reduced southbound traffic down to one lane ahead of the U.S. Highway 24 interchange. At least one truck was off the road as part [...]

ST. MARYS (KSNT) - The City of St. Marys will keep its library following several months of contentious wrangling over a book featuring a transgender child. The St. Marys library will stay open, at least for one more year, after a city commission vote Tuesday night. The city commission voted 4 to 0 to offer [...]

A Virginia-based conservative christian advocacy group was turned away from a local restaurant just an hour before their reservation last week.

Flags will be flying at half-staff Wednesday through Thursday.

Today will be partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 40s and low 50s with a light east wind. Our next chance for rain will move into the area by very late Wednesday night into Thursday. Despite the cooler temperatures, we should be warm enough to only see rain across most of the [...]

A Baltimore family is demanding answers after firefighters responded to a warehouse fire Saturday night and failed to realize the building was occupied before leaving the scene.

EMPORIA (KSNT)- The city of Emporia has a new logo. City officials say people wanted to develop a logo to promote its unique identity. The strategy is to increase economic growth and tourists. The logo was created by local graphic artists Justin Ogleby and Jamie Darcy. The city says the total cost of the project [...]

The Valley Center schools have canceled classes and closed all buildings for Wednesday, citing threats that have been made online to USD 262.

EMPORIA (KSNT)- The Salvation Army in Emporia is adding some new tech-friendly ways to give this season. Everyone knows what time of year it is when the red kettles and bells come out. It's the season of giving. This year, the Salvation Army is moving with the times, and so are the ways of accepting [...]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Kansas State men's basketball picked up a win against in-state rival Wichita State Saturday, and the Wildcats stayed home Tuesday for a matchup with Abilene Christian. K-State got the better of the two Wildcat schools, defeating Abilene 81-64. Abilene started out hot with K-State lagging, getting to a 23-10 lead over [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka City Council officially filled the empty District 9 seat on Tuesday night. Michelle Hoferer was selected to fill the open spot after receiving enough votes from the city council. Hoferer will serve in the position for four years. The city council announced that it was looking at five possible candidates [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Downtown Topeka Inc.’s Window Decorating contest kicked off Dec. 1.People are invited to come downtown and view the art and vote on their favorite window by texting a number that is posted next to the art display.The business that gets the most amount of votes will receive a $500 cash prize, a [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Emergency stormwater repairs are set to cause traffic disruptions in Manhattan near a major thoroughfare. The City of Manhattan announced on Tuesday that repairs are set to start on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 a.m. due to a storm sewer collapse close to a metal grate on eastbound U.S. Highway 24 just [...]

FORT RILEY (KSNT) - A soldier from Fort Riley has pled guilty to charges after being accused of stabbing a fellow soldier to death earlier this year. Stars and Stripes reports that Spc. Jalen D. Thomas, 21, pled guilty on Friday to the lesser charge of manslaughter after being charged by the Army for murder, [...]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - Two K-State football alums have been nominated for the NFL's Walter Payton "Man of the Year" Award. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who played at K-State from 2011-2014, picked up First-Team All-American honors as a senior. Denver Broncos offensive lineman Dalton Risner played for K-State from 2014-2018, picking up First-Team [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Jayhawks are recovering this offseason, while preparing for a long spring. "[It's] probably the best that it's been since we've been here, from a rankings standpoint," graduate senior Abby Glynn said. KU women's golf moved up 24 spots in the rankings to break into the top 50, which it hasn't managed [...]