TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas State Department of Education announced Tuesday it has regained access to millions in promised COVID recovery funding the federal government clawed back earlier this year. The reversal comes after recent legal developments and months of litigation in federal court. In March, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon informed state education chiefs…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Sunflower State Games are back for the 36th year, giving Kansans of all ages a chance to go for gold. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, or just want to try something new, there’s a sport for everyone. From archery to pickleball, the Sunflower State Games bring more than 20 sports together…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Normally this time of year you would see some firefly flashes. While the Midwest hasn’t seen as steep of a drop as other parts of the country, conservationists say now is a good time step in, before Kansas loses its glow. Across the world, some firefly species are on the brink of…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Starting Wednesday, BNSF Railway will begin a series of railroad crossing closures across Emporia for maintenance. Below is a list of the planned closures: July 9–13: Weaver Street July 14–17: Carter Street Peyton Avenue East Street Sylvan Street Cottonwood Street Exchange Street Union Street Congress Street You can stay up to date…… MORE
KANSAS (KSNT) – The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) published its 2025 Independence Day Holiday Activity report detailing enforcement data over the holiday weekend. The reporting period ran from 6 p.m. on July 3 until midnight on July 6. Over the period, the KHP assisted 618 drivers, issued more than 1,000 warnings and citations and worked…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Firefighters in Topeka doused a burning garage on Tuesday that may have been caused by arson. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka said the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) was called around 3 p.m. on July 8 to a home in the 1300 block of Northeast Winfield Avenue on reports of a…… MORE
FORT RILEY (KSNT) – A special mounted unit established more than 30 years ago in Fort Riley is being cut amid budget changes this year. Guster Cunningham III with the 1st Infantry Division at the Fort Riley Army post announced in a press release the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard (CGMCG) unit will be coming…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A free Kansas adventure program for kids is set to open soon with numerous travel opportunities to zoos, historical places and more. Colby Sharples-Terry with Kansas Tourism said in a press release that this year’s Sunflower Summer program opens on July 12. The program will be open through to Aug. 3 and…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Cat Café is capping off its first year in business with special giveaways this summer as it celebrates helping more than 400 local felines find new homes. Toni Fowler and April Liang, co-founders of the Topeka Cat Café, are celebrating their one-year anniversary this July with giveaways and special events.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s largest annual celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage is just around the corner. Fiesta Topeka will be in the Capital City from July 15-19 and will bring with it plenty of food, activities and fun for people to enjoy this summer. The event has grown over the past decades after its…… MORE
