MANHATTAN (KSNT) – City officials in the Little Apple are making adjustments to the parking rates at the newly constructed Aggieville Parking Garage this April. Manhattan City commissioners approved a request from the Aggieville Building Association to adjust parking rates from Wednesday, April 17 though 2028 to help employees and visitors while public and private…… MORE
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Small Kansas breweries call new law a ‘big win’ for sales
DOUGLASS, Kan. (KSNW) – Green Frog Brewing has been open for about a month in the small town of Douglass. On Friday, they already had customers at four in the afternoon. “We do some traditional styles and we do brown ales and red ales. Peanut butter porter. Honey beer,” said Jay Sanderson, head brewer at…… MORE
Police identify 22-year-old man as victim of deadly Topeka shooting
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are releasing the identity of the Capital City’s fifth homicide case Saturday. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press release the victim of a deadly shooting Friday was Cody P. Cooper, 22, of Topeka. His death is being investigated as the fifth homicide case for Topeka in 2024. Police…… MORE
What to know for Topeka’s 2024 Germanfest
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The days are counting down to the biggest celebration of German culture in Topeka this summer. The annual Germanfest in the Oakland neighborhood regularly brings large crowds out to enjoy German-style food and beverages in early June. Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parrish in Topeka has hosted its Germanfest celebration annually since 1974 as…… MORE
Johnson County couple charged with child murder, abuse
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — In Johnson County, Kansas, two people are now charged in the murder of a child and abuse of a another. Both behind bars on a $1 million. “In my office it takes a particular note that we have a special duty to those who can’t protect themselves that’s the children and…… MORE
Man arrested after train hits truck in Saline County
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — A man was arrested following a crash involving a train and a pickup truck. It happened shortly after midnight Thursday near Kansas Highway 140 and Halstead Road, west of Salina. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the area after a train struck an unoccupied 1998 Chevy 1500…… MORE
More law enforcement presence expected across KS for marijuana holiday
TOPEKA (KSNT) – April 20 is an international marijuana counterculture holiday based on the celebration of cannabis. Better known as 420, this is a holiday where people are more likely to consume substances that can severely impact their driving. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has prepared mobilizations for the holiday to try and prevent…… MORE
Man identified in deadly crash near Holton
Update- The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) has identified the deceased man involved in a crash near Holton. KHP identify the deceased as James A. Rolfe, 77, of Holton. According to the KHP crash logs, Rolfe was driving a Ford F250 southbound on M Road, while a semi-truck was traveling eastbound on K16. Rolfe did not yield…… MORE
Topeka St. Jude Dream Home funds families expenses
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Area contractors are coming together to put their skills to good use, building a home that will save children’s lives. One unique thing about the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is that families never receive a bill. Treatment, travel, housing and food is all paid for so families can focus on helping…… MORE
Trails in Manhattan soon to be temporarily closed
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Manhattan Parks and Recreation officials are asking residents to avoid some trails as they will be closed temporarily for upkeep work. Manhattan Parks and Recreation announced on social media that some trails across the city will be closed for a few days as crews plan to maintain them. Trail crews will be…… MORE
