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What Kansas lawmakers in Washington support, oppose Ukraine spending bill?

What Kansas lawmakers in Washington support, oppose Ukraine spending bill?

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSNT) – With the recent passage of a massive foreign aid bill for Ukraine and other U.S. allies, how did Kansas’ representatives and senators vote on the spending bill? Kansas representatives and senators were divided on the disbursement of billions in foreign aid to Ukraine during votes on the issue earlier this month.…MORE

Police increase patrols at Manhattan elementary school after incident

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – An elementary school in Manhattan sent an email to parents regarding an incident where the driver of a car near the school was asking kids to get into the vehicle. “I am writing to inform you about an incident that occurred near our school recently, highlighting the importance of discussing stranger danger…MORE

Washburn Tech’s 24th annual Car Show coming up

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn Tech will hold its 24th annual Car Show early next month. Starting at 9 a.m. and running until 2:30 p.m., May 3, residents can attend a free car show at 5724 SW Huntoon Street. Money raised will benefit Care Closet, a committee that works to provide financial support to students. Washburn…MORE

Topeka middle school evacuation given all-clear

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police were investigating the possible smell of gas at a local middle school. On Thursday morning the Topeka Police Department was called to Landon Middle School at 731 S.W. Fairlawn Road on reports of a possible gas smell. Students were evacuated to an area church and Topeka West High School. Local authorities…MORE

Topeka St. Jude Dream Home tickets on sale

Topeka St. Jude Dream Home tickets on sale

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Tickets are now on sale for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Topeka! People can start buying tickets for the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway on Thursday, April 25. Only 7,000 tickets will be sold this year for the newly constructed home in Sherwood Park which has an estimated…MORE

‘This could of been a lot worse’: off duty firefighter saves the day

‘This could of been a lot worse’: off duty firefighter saves the day

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – An off-duty firefighter saved the day for one homeowner west of Topeka. What started out as a day involving garden work quickly turned into a call to action for firefighter Jeremy Steimel. That’s because he noticed a fire coming from his neighbor’s house. “For some reason looked over and saw smoke…MORE

Emporia issues alert for water main break

EMPORIA (KSNT) – The City of Emporia issued an alert for a water main break on Thursday. The water main break is located at 24th Avenue and Prairie Street near Greenbriar Drive. The city said residents may experience a loss of water. City crews are working on the break and don’t have an estimated repair…MORE

Kansas hospital turnover remains at record-high levels

KANSAS (KSNT) – The Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) released its annual Health Care Workforce Report, the report found employee turnover is still at record-high levels. Over 100 hospitals participated in the survey, the largest number of participants in 10 years. According to the report, vacancy rates were the highest for sonographer/ultrasound technologists, nursing assistants and…MORE

Topeka Middle School evacuation given all-clear

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police were investigating the possible smell of gas at a local middle school. On Thursday morning the Topeka Police Department was called to Landon Middle School at 731 S.W. Fairlawn Road on reports of a possible gas smell. Students were evacuated to an area church and Topeka West High School. Local authorities…MORE

‘Test animals before movement’: Bird flu in Kansas cattle milk

KANSAS (KSNT) – U.S. agriculture officials say dairy cattle must be tested before moving between states. On Monday, March 25, milk samples from sick cows were collected from two dairy farms in Kansas and another in Texas. These samples tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) which is also known as the bird flu.…MORE