BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) – Bypassing Congress, President Donald Trump on Saturday signed executive orders deferring payroll taxes for some Americans and extending unemployment benefits after negotiations on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed. Trump accused Democrats of loading up their rescue bill with priorities unrelated to the coronavirus. “We’ve had it,” he said at a…… MORE
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Early morning car accident sends 1 person to hospital with life threatening injuries
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – On August 8 just before 2 a.m., officers from the Topeka Police Department responded to a report of a injury accident in the 2800 block of SW Gage Blvd. When officers got there, they found a single passenger accident. Officials are investigating what led to the car accident. The driver was…… MORE
USD 501 extends summer meal program with delayed start of school
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – With in-person school days set to start later than anticipated, the Topeka Public School district is extending its summer food program. The program was set to end in July before the normal school year started. But because of the pandemic, meals will be available until August 28. “Now that last day…… MORE
Kansas CEO, employees learn to love running all to help St. Jude patients
OLATHE, Kan. (KSNT) – A prominent Kansas CEO is using his influence to give back to the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Harry Herington: NIC Inc. CEO, grandfather, and now a man with a newfound passion for running. “I am not a runner,” said Herington. But before he filled his days running miles…… MORE
Tooth be told: you should still go to the dentist during the pandemic
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – With so many experiences changing right now, dentists are trying to create a sense of normalcy. One local dentist tells KSNT News why it’s so important to keep your appointments on the calendar and not put them off despite the pandemic. We all may have forgotten what day it is once…… MORE
Watch here: KSNT talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci in a one-on-one interview
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The nation’s leading coronavirus doctor, Anthony Fauci, sat down with KSNT anchor Molly Patt to discuss the coronavirus in Kansas. Dr. Fauci said that everyone has to come together and work patiently to tackle the pandemic. “Everybody’s got to pull together because the public health response you know the careful prudent…… MORE
City of Manhattan allows for businesses to use sidewalks for more space
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – To help local businesses that are hurting because of the coronavirus, the city of Manhattan passed an ordinance that allows stores to expand to the sidewalk. They are able to sell items in the space in front of their store to help with social distancing. This is just a temporary change…… MORE
Advocates hope Missouri Medicaid expansion vote is a sign of things to come in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Another state is moving forward with Medicaid expansion and advocates say it’s past time to do the same in Kansas. Missouri is the latest state to vote to expand Medicaid. Now Kansas sits as one of 12 states that have not expanded. At the beginning of the year, Medicaid expansion advocates…… MORE
KSNT talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci one-on-one
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The nation’s leading coronavirus doctor, Anthony Fauci, sat down with KSNT anchor Molly Patt to discuss the coronavirus in Kansas. Dr. Fauci said that everyone has to come together and work patiently to tackle the pandemic. “Everybody’s got to pull together because the public health response you know the careful prudent…… MORE
Local business owner recommends CBD oil to reduce anxiety, stress
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Edith Gaines, owner of D & E Wellness LLC in Topeka, is offering a popular product that may help you manage stress during the pandemic. National CBD Day is Saturday, but the business has been busy since the pandemic began, Gaines said. Gaines encouraged others to try it as well. “It’s…… MORE
