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Man killed in Coffey County crash

Man killed in Coffey County crash

TOPEKA (KSNT) – One man is dead after driving off the road in Coffey County. It happened around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday morning near the intersection of 8th and Emmer Road, about three miles north of Gridley. According to a release from the Coffey County Sheriff’s Office, James Dylan Lomon, 21, drove into the oncoming lane…MORE

Fort Riley goes into lockdown procedures for ‘possible shooting’

Fort Riley goes into lockdown procedures for ‘possible shooting’

Update 1:42 p.m.: A Fort Riley spokesman said law enforcement found no evidence of a shooting. Update 1:05 p.m.: Fort Riley reports on social media that the lockdown has been lifted. FORT RILEY (KSNT) – Fort Riley took to social media to alert personnel of a lockdown. At 11:46 a.m. the U.S. Army Garrison of…MORE

City warns residents of major road project to Topeka Boulevard

City warns residents of major road project to Topeka Boulevard

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new round of construction is coming to central Topeka. Thursday evening, the City of Topeka held a public meeting for a major road project on Southwest Topeka Boulevard. The project is from Southwest 15th Street to Southwest 21st street. Topeka police share stats on homicides, crime in 2024 The City of…MORE

Alumni donates $50 million for new Washburn health facility

Alumni donates $50 million for new Washburn health facility

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University will use a $50 million gift to build a new healthcare education facility, the university announced Thursday. The donation comes from the former CEO of Burger King and Quiznos Sub, Greg Brenneman, and his wife, Ronda. Greg Brenneman was also president and chief operating officer of Continental Airlines. The couple…MORE

Topeka man dies while reporting in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX

Topeka man dies while reporting in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KGKC Telemundo Kansas City is mourning the loss of one of its sports anchors who died while in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX. Originally from Mexico City, moved to Topeka, Kansas in 2018, Adan Manzano died on Wednesday in New Orleans while on assignment to cover the Super Bowl for…MORE

Fort Riley goes into lockdown procedures for ’emergency situation’

Fort Riley goes into lockdown procedures for ’emergency situation’

Update 12:32 p.m.: USD 475 Seitz Elementary said on Facebook that the incident at Fort Riley is contained and poses no threat to students. The school said the gates had been reopened. FORT RILEY (KSNT) – Fort Riley took to social media to alert personnel of a lockdown. At 11:46 a.m. the U.S. Army Garrison…MORE

Shawnee Co. project could cut inmate wait times

Shawnee Co. project could cut inmate wait times

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County is getting closer to launching a new program to help jail inmates in need of mental health care. Thursday morning, County Commissioners approved a collaboration between the Department of Corrections and Valeo Behavioral Health. The Department’s Deputy Director says if an inmate facing felony charges is determined incompetent to stand…MORE

Who will Topeka Zoo monkeys pick for the Super Bowl?

Who will Topeka Zoo monkeys pick for the Super Bowl?

The above video was aired Feb. 7, 2024. TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo will see if their patas monkeys will go two-for-two with Kansas City Chiefs picks. Last year the patas monkeys chose the Chiefs over the San Francisco 49ers. “Will they stick with the Chiefs or go for the Philadelphia Eagles?” the Topeka…MORE

Sen. Marshall introduces bill to cut Social Security taxation

Sen. Marshall introduces bill to cut Social Security taxation

KANSAS (KSNT) – Kansas Senator Roger Marshall has introduced a bill that would cut taxes for many individuals who rely on Social Security benefits. Marshall alongside Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Reducing Excessive Taxation and Inefficiencies by Reforming Elder Exemptions to Support Fairness, Inflation Relief and Simple Taxes (RETIREES FIRST) act on Wednesday, Feb. 5…MORE

Manhattan Regional Airport shares 2024 stats

Manhattan Regional Airport shares 2024 stats

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) set new records for passengers using the airport in 2024. In 2024, 163,683 people flew on American Airlines through MHK. The airport saw a five percent increase in the number of people flying from 2019. The airport also set new records for people arriving at MHK with…MORE