TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas is getting more rain and hotter temperatures than recent years, and some are noticing a rise in mosquitoes as a result. Shawnee County received just over five inches of rain last month, according to the state climatologist. This is the county's highest total since 2019. Terry Fritz is the owner of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A man who was already in jail is now facing murder charges in the death of a Blue Rapids man whose remains were found earlier this month in Marshall County. Marshall County Attorney Brad Lippert announced Friday in a written statement his office has charged James Dean Winkenwader, 31, of Waterville, with [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Work crews are making progress in Kansas as they remove the now obsolete toll booths dotting the state's turnpike following the arrival of cashless tolling. Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) CEO Steve Hewitt unveiled the plans for the all-new cashless tolling system in Kansas on April 5, 2024. The new toll system went [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - People in Manhattan stopped by City Park to pick up free household items. This is part of the city's annual furniture amnesty day. People donated everything from sofas, to large cabinets and tables. While Manhattan has plenty of longtime residents, the university and nearby military post bring many people to the city [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans may soon be able to beat the heat at a brand-new pool in the Oakland neighborhood. KSNT 27 News checked in with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) on Friday, July 26 to learn more about the progress being made at the city's newest $4 million aquatic center. Sean Zears, an [...]
What We’re Tracking Temperatures tonight fall down into the upper 60s and lower 70s under a mostly clear sky. An area of high pressure from the west will start to shift over head, and that will crank our temperatures up later into the weekend. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s. [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - A pair of right-handed Jayhawk pitchers are getting their shot at the next level. Reese Dutton and J'Briell Easley have both signed free agent contracts, Dutton with the Philadelphia Phillies and Easley with the Texas Rangers. In his sole year at KU after transferring in from USC Upstate, Dutton earned a spot [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Senate Luxury Suites hotel in downtown Topeka is shuttered after the city condemned the property on July 24. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols said the building was vacant but the city received multiple complaints of activity at the location. City Property Maintenance Unit (PMU) inspectors received a complaint on July [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The fifth annual Oktoberfest is coming back to the Topeka Vendor's Market this fall. This celebration of German culture will happen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Topeka Vendor's Market just east of the downtown area. Attendees can expect to find German style food and beer [...]
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