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Biking Across Kansas 2025 enters northeast part of the state

Biking Across Kansas 2025 enters northeast part of the state

KANSAS (KSNT) – Keep an eye out for cyclists as the Biking Across Kansas 2025 event moves through the northeast part of the state this week. The annual ride is non-competitive and is for capable riders of all ages. It is held each year along different routes across the state since 1975, except in 2020.…MORE

Kansas ranchers hit hard by cattle theft operations

Kansas ranchers hit hard by cattle theft operations

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Cattle rustling may sound like a thing of the past, but the act of stealing livestock is still alive and well in Kansas. Early Kansas history is steeped in stories of long cattle drives moving through the state along the Chisholm Trail which led to the creation of famous cowtowns like Abilene…MORE

Topeka strip club owner indicted for machine gun possession

Topeka strip club owner indicted for machine gun possession

TOPEKA (KSNT) – New information is coming to light Tuesday following a raid by local and federal law enforcement at a Topeka strip club last week. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in a press release on June 10 that a federal grand jury based out of Wichita returned an indictment charging Leonard Rrapaj, 61,…MORE

Man seriously injured after tractor falls on him in Topeka

Man seriously injured after tractor falls on him in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A person was seriously injured on Tuesday after a tractor fell on him. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, around 10:30 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 2900 block of SE Tecumseh Rd for a medical call. Deputies found a man was seriously injured after a tractor fell on him while…MORE

Man seriously injured after tractor falls on them in Topeka

Man seriously injured after tractor falls on them in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A person was seriously injured on Tuesday after a tractor fell on him. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, around 10:30 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 2900 block of SE Tecumseh Rd for a medical call. Deputies found a man was seriously injured after a tractor fell on him while…MORE

Topeka city leaders discuss “readiness to serve” charge

Topeka city leaders discuss “readiness to serve” charge

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka governing body gave its input on the “readiness to serve” charge Tuesday night at city council. It’s a monthly fee for people on all water meters, whether it’s used or not. Part of the discussion was an ordinance, primarily targeting properties that owe money. Last month, letters were mailed to…MORE

Fort Riley hosts job fair for soldiers, veterans

Fort Riley hosts job fair for soldiers, veterans

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Fort Riley hosted a hiring event called “Hiring our Heroes” Tuesday afternoon. The event was hosted by the transition assistance program, and is designed to help service members and veterans connect with local and national employers. It included workshops, where soldiers were taught about job searching and networking, and a job fair.…MORE

$45 million in federal cash at risk for Topeka due to DEI policies

$45 million in federal cash at risk for Topeka due to DEI policies

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka leaders are revisiting possible changes to city’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies to hold onto around $45 million in federal funding. The City of Topeka Policy and Finance Committee met on June 10 and approved amended recommendations that would strike down the city’s affirmative action programs. Topeka is currently at…MORE

21-mile highway shutdown delayed in central Kansas

21-mile highway shutdown delayed in central Kansas

MORRIS COUNTY (KSNT) – A road work project that would have created a nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas is officially delayed. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on social media that a road work project set for K-177 Highway is delayed until next year. The project was originally set to start on June…MORE

Topeka motel could disappear with $15 million project

Topeka motel could disappear with $15 million project

TOPEKA (KSNT) – City leaders are considering a proposal to establish a new development area in south Topeka that could see the addition of new restaurant options and automotive services. The Topeka City Council is set to convene on Tuesday, June 10 and discuss several items, including a resolution to set up a public hearing…MORE