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Power outage impacts hundreds in Morris County
MORRIS COUNTY (KSNT) – Hundreds of Evergy customers were without power in Morris County Thursday morning. Two large outages were being reported through Evergy’s outage map for an area in Morris County on May 16. This area includes Council Grove, Wilsey and Dunlap. The outage for Council Grove was impacting a little more than 1,200 […]
KDOT tool shows places pedestrians and cyclists may be on the road
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is releasing a new tool to inform local public agencies of corridors where pedestrians and cyclists may be. Called the Kansas Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment Tool, it has a map that uses data to act as a visual tool for drivers. “Data gathered from the […]
President Biden to meet privately with Brown v. Board family, plaintiffs
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Thursday, a White House official announced President Joe Biden will visit with Brown v. Board plaintiffs and family members. The meeting will include two original plaintiffs from two of the five cases that were consolidated into Brown v. Board. The plaintiffs and family members will meet at the White House. According […]
Biden administration ends solar tariff exemption
The Biden administration is ending a key exemption that allowed solar panel imports to evade tariffs. The administration is announcing on Thursday that it’s ending an exemption to import tariffs for solar panels that are double-sided, noting that since the exception was implemented, nearly all solar panel imports have been two sided. The move comes […]
Alleged sexual assault investigated at Wyandotte High School
FOX4 began asking questions about a sexual assault at Wyandotte high School on Wednesday after school leaders hadn't released any information, and parents and students we spoke with say they didn't know about, despite it happening on May 3
Drying out and becoming partly cloudy today
What We’re Tracking Early morning thunderstorms and showers for Thursday with areas of patchy fog. Temperatures for Thursday will once again climb into the middle 70’s. Calm northwest winds at around 5 mph for most of the day. Starting Thursday morning off with on and off precipitation and mostly cloudy but gradually becoming mostly sunny. […]
Which NE Kansas schools are state bound in baseball and softball?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 2024 Kansas high school state baseball and softball brackets are nearly set. Here’s which Northeast Kansas schools could be playing for a state championship May 23-24. Baseball 6A – Hoglund Stadium, 1651 Naismith Drive, Lawrence, 66045 5A – Eck Stadium, 21st & Perimeter Road, Wichita, 67208 4A – Dean Evans Stadium, […]
Veteran Salute: Relaying radio overseas in Vietnam
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Originally from Madison, Kansas, Army Sergeant Bob Harlan would serve overseas in the middle of the growing Vietnam conflict. Graduating from Kansas State University in the late 1960’s, Harlan knew the draft was calling his name. “To avoid going into the infantry, they give you the option of changing your draft to […]
TPAC honors high school students at the 2024 Young Artists Awards
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Students at area high schools got some extra money for arts education. The Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC) honored 10 high school students at the 2024 Young Artists Awards. These students were recognized for their contributions to their school and community.Ranging from nine award categories such as dance, visual arts and more, […]
KS school board hold first-ever meeting at historic Brown v. Board site
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Board of Education (KBOE) met at the Brown v. Board of Education historic site on Wednesday. The meeting was followed by a ceremony, honoring the 70th anniversary of the case. State and local school leaders say it was a great opportunity to connect with this long history. “This is how […]
Local library creates new space for Topeka teens
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library offers a unique experience for teens. The Edge is a safe and creative space for 12 to 18-year-olds. Every day, there is a new activity for teens to participate in. The Edge is open 3-5 p.m. on school days and closed on the weekends. KSNT 27 […]
Advisors Excel names firms to transform West Ridge Mall
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka is getting a sneak peak at plans to renovate and revamp West Ridge Mall. On Wednesday, West Ridge Mall owner Advisor’s Excel announced it’s hired two architectural firms, RDC based in California and Hufft out of Kansas City, Missouri, to work together to transform the mall. Hufft is focused on Advisor’s […]
Firefighter injured during house fire response in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A firefighter was injured after responding to a house fire in central Topeka on Wednesday morning. At 11 a.m. Thursday, crews responded to reports of a house fire in the 700 block of Southwest Clay Street. When crews arrived, they found a home with smoke and fire coming from a two-story home, […]
Gov. Kelly vetoes school AI gun spotting provision
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly line-item vetoed a provision that would earmark $5 million in grants to outfit schools with AI surveillance cameras to catch people carrying guns. The provision would’ve required AI software to comply with certain security industry standards, already be in use in at least 30 states and be […]
Gov. Kelly signs bill expanding special education funding by $75.5M
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Wednesday, Gov. Laura Kelly Signed Senate Bill 387 which provides funding for K-12 education and makes expansions into special education. SB 387 will see $75.5 million in additional funds go toward expanding special education state aid, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. The additional funds will […]
Kansas universities will discuss tuition hikes up to 6%
KANSAS (KSNT) – The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) cites inflation as a primary reason for discussing student tuition hikes at state universities. State universities are seeking Board approval for tuition increases, citing cost increases, difficulty recruiting and keeping staff, increasing financial aid and needed investments into cybersecurity. According to a KBOR discussion agenda, the […]
Dialogue Coffee opens new location in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Wednesday, Dialogue Coffee held a ribbon cutting for its newest location in the Capital City. Dialogue Coffee partnered with the Capper Foundation to bring the new location to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) at the southeast corner of 11th and Polk streets. “We are thrilled to be able […]
K-State football signs transfer quarterback
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – It appears the Wildcats have found a solid backup for Avery Johnson. K-State announced the signing of Ta’Quan Roberson on Tuesday. He transfers to Kansas State from UConn. Roberson will be a veteran in the Wildcats’ QB room, as he enters his sixth year of college. He spent three years with Penn […]
Crews battle house fire Wednesday morning in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka firefighters responded to a house fire in the downtown area on Wednesday morning. Around 11:10 a.m., fire crews arrived in the 1100 block of Southwest Eighth Avenue to find smoke and flames coming from the home. According to a supervisor on the scene, two individuals escaped the fire but firefighters are […]
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