WAMEGO (KSNT) – State transportation officials say an upcoming railroad crossing repair project in Wamego will result in traffic disruptions at the local level and a big detour for some. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on KanDrive that work crews are getting ready to start the repair project at 6 a.m. on Saturday,…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) — The City of Emporia is topping off its new state-of-the-art fire station. The final beam was installed on Wednesday for the new Emporia fire station. Work on this facility has been ongoing for several years, and is a huge upgrade for the city’s fire department. The Emporia Fire Department worked out of…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) — Bikers from around the world are gathering in Emporia for this year’s annual Unbound Gravel race. The Unbound Gravel race officially kicks off on Thursday, May 29 and lasts through to Sunday, June 1. Around 5,000 riders are expected to participate in the various races offered through Unbound, including the 350-mile race.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Satanic Grotto said that charges aren’t being pursued after some of its members and its leader were arrested while attempting to hold a “Black Mass” ceremony in the Kansas Statehouse. According to the social media post from The Satanic Grotto, its members were facing potential charges of disorderly conduct and unlawful…… MORE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of Kansas on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging the state over a recent law that was passed – blocking gender-affirming care for minors. The lawsuit was filed in Douglas County on behalf of two transgender adolescents and their parents, who say the…… MORE
LEAWOOD, Kan. — The fifth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is in place. Archbishop Shawn McKnight, who is from Wichita, is eager and excited to be back serving in his home state of Kansas. Part of U.S. 69 closing overnight in Overland Park for ongoing project He replaces the retiring Archbishop…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State troopers worked several deadly crashes and made multiple DUI arrests over the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) released its report from the Memorial Day weekend on citations, warnings and arrests. The report encompasses the holiday weekend starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 23 and…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Missouri girl leaves the farm, comes to the Sunflower State after college and creates a long career in Community Relations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansashere’s this month’s ‘Everything Woman’ honoree. Marlou Wegener was born in the small town of Mound City, Missouri and raised by a hard-working farm family.…… MORE
CHASE COUNTY (KSNT) – The sun may be setting for the Symphony in the Flint Hills, but that doesn’t mean its final show won’t still be impressive to witness. Organizers for the annual Symphony in the Flint Hills announced in February this year that the event would be shutting down after 20 years. Chelsey Dawson,…… MORE
NORTONVILLE (KSNT) — Earlier this year, Sarah and Bethany Freeman had their main sewer line replaced. Little did they know, this project came with quite the surprise. Back in January, the Freemans hired a plumber to clear their main line. Over several months, they said they were having trouble contacting them to finish the job.…… MORE
