Новости за 15.04.2024

Court documents say a custody battle was behind the deaths of two Kansas women in Oklahoma.

VASSAR (KSNT) - A $1.3 million project is underway to replace a bridge four miles east of the town of Vassar. The project will replace the bridge on South Stanley Road spanning 110 Mile Creek. South Stanley Road will be closed at the worksite until the project is completed. The project is expected to be [...]

JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) - One person was injured trying to save a pair of motorcycles from a burning barn in rural northeast Kansas. Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse says first responders were told of a barn fire around 11:30 a.m. on April 15 for an address in the 14200 block of 334th Road near the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Locals can spruce up their backyard gardens next month after a visit to the Master Gardener Plant Sale in Topeka. The Shawnee County Extension Office announced in a press release that people can find flowering plants, vegetables, herbs and pollinator-friendly native plants at the sale. Some plants you can expect to find [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Starting on Wednesday, a stretch of Eighth Street will be closed while a contractor performs work. Starting after 9 a.m., Eighth Street from Topeka Boulevard to Southwest Jackson Street will be closed while the workers install pavement marking for the Eighth Street Road Diet/Bike Lane Project. Eighth Street is expected to be [...]

The Kansas City Chiefs have one overarching storyline after their back-to-back Super Bowl-winning seasons: the legal case of Rashee Rice.

A new record heat is being established in a Kansas town.

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State men's basketball has its second transfer portal pickup of the 2024 offseason. The Wildcats picked up a commitment from University of Illinois-Chicago transfer CJ Jones on Monday, according to multiple reports including GoPowercat's Ryan Gilbert and On3's Joe Tipton. Jones, a 6-foot-5 guard, started 31 of 33 games for UIC in [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - When you think of the future, what comes to mind? For one local group, their version of the future involves big planes bringing big money into the local economy. While Wichita is known as the aviation capital of the world, the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (MTAA) says Topeka has the longest runway [...]

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – New information is being released following the surprise departure of Junction City's chief of police. City Manager Allen Dinkel for Junction City announced in a press release on April 15 that "workplace concerns" prompted the city to ask a third-party to begin interviewing employees in late February 2024. Some individuals were placed [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A partnership between Heartland BMX and Hop 2 It Concrete and Remodeling is bringing a new project for youth to the Capital City. Starting today, Hop 2 It Concrete and Remodeling will make the first concrete pour for a new concrete BMX ramp at the Heartland BMX Park at 4801 SW Shunga [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans turned up in force over the weekend to attend the opening of the Downtown Farmer's Market this spring. Hundreds gathered at the market on Saturday, April 13 to browse everything from fresh produce to unique candies. This market showcases everything northeast Kansas has to offer. "I think it feels great to [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A five-month master Lego exhibit opens this weekend in Topeka. Sean Kenney has been recognized by the likes of the Smithsonian Magazine, the Washington Post and Business Insider for his Lego sculptures of animals. He will bring his traveling exhibition to the Topeka Zoo to display creatures that have their own "superpowers" [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) is asking the community for help with an investigation after a man was found with a gunshot injury in Aggieville. The RCPD announced in a press release that officers on a foot patrol in the Aggieville district around 1:40 a.m. on April 14 heard a possible [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Chick-fil-A confirmed a new restaurant will open this year in Topeka. On April 8, 2024, the City of Topeka issued a building permit for Chick-fil-A. KSNT News contacted Chick-fil-A, inc. to confirm whether the company would open a new location. Chick-fil-A confirmed a new restaurant will be opening located at SW 32nd [...]

Most of today will be dry, breezy, and warm with highs in the middle 80s. We'll likely see our clouds increase ahead of our next best chance for rain. That looks to arrive late this evening and into the overnight with strong to severe storms possible. Our mostly likely timeframe to see the stronger storms [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – "Socialized Drinking Zones" are now open in Topeka, allowing people to walk out of the bar with their drink in hand – but, with limits. The zones, or common consumption areas (CCA), will be sectioned off in downtown Topeka and the NOTO Arts and Entertainment District. Signs will be posted to show [...]

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) - This week's edition of K-Nation covers a lot of ground in a lot of different sports. KU and K-State football are both wrapping up their spring seasons. KU coach Lance Leipold offers his thoughts following the Jayhawks' annual spring showcase. Plus, K-State's new co-offensive coordinator talks adjusting to the 'Cats system [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State welcomed a man familiar with Big 12 football to its staff shortly after the 2023 season wrapped up. The Wildcats hired Matt Wells, former Texas Tech head coach and more recently an offensive analyst for Oklahoma, as their new co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Wells, who also carries the title of [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU women's golf has been steadily, but quicky, building since Lindsay Kuhle took over the program in 2021. The Jayhawks won their first tournament title in six years this spring, finishing on top at the Westbrook Invitational in Arizona in February. In 2022-23, Kansas was an NCAA Regional at-large selection for just [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - As the 101st Kansas Relays inches closer, members of KU's track and field team say participating in the event is a dream come true. Gabby Hoke, a junior pole vaulter from Warrensburg, Missouri, has been attending the meet in Lawrence long before attending KU. "I actually went to my first Kansas Relays [...]

What We’re Tracking Mostly clear and still mild tonight with a little more moisture in place. With that increased humidity, look for morning low temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s for early Monday. The wind will stay light from the south throughout the night, as well. After a mostly sunny, warm day on [...]