WABAUNSEE CO. (KSNT) – State law enforcement now know what caused a deadly crash on I-70 late Tuesday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) released information about Tuesday’s fatal crash on I-70 in Wabaunsee County. According to KHP’s crash log, at 11:15 a.m. east of Keene Eskridge Road, a Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling westbound…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local, state and federal officials are getting ready to cut the ribbon on a new headquarters for the Kansas National Guard in Topeka later this month. Jane Welch with the Adjutant General’s Department announced in a press release on May 13 that a new Joint Force Headquarters will be opened in an…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – High school graduation ceremonies are just around the corner for Topeka area students this year. Multiple local school districts will be holding high school graduation ceremonies at the Stormont Vail Events Center in 2025. Thousands of parents, family members and students for USD 501, 450, 345 and 437 will all be using…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man who had been charged in a federal criminal complaint for an alleged Topeka bank robbery died after a police chase in Marion County. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a news release that just before 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) assisted law enforcement in…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka woman was involved in a rollover crash in Johnson County that left an 8-year-old girl in critical condition on Tuesday. Around 11 p.m., a 32-year-old woman from Topeka was driving a Ford Explorer west on K-10 Highway. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the driver lost control for an unknown…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man, who died after a police chase, has been charged with alleged bank robbery in the capital city. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a news release that just before 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) assisted law enforcement in Marion County with a pursuit involving…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is launching a new initiative to reduce violent crime in the Capital City this year. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka announced in a press release the TPD will be launching the Police and Community Together initiative this month. The PACT program aims to increase community…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – First responders across the state will soon face fewer hurdles in order to carry anti-overdose drugs. When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Narcan for over-the-counter use in 2023, it made lifesaving drugs more accessible. But, until now, Kansas law enforcement agencies had to employ medical professionals to equip their officers…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Heading into the busy summer season, local non-profits are needing new volunteers. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The United Way and Forge Young Talent hosted a “milkshake mixer” on Monday, May 13 to recruit new volunteers at the Ward-Meade Botanical Garden. There’s a greater need for volunteers this…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is encouraging the state’s parents to take action this year as measles cases continue to grow in number. Kelly took to social media on Monday, May 12, to urge parents to consider getting their children vaccinated against measles. Cases are continuing to grow in the southwest part of…… MORE
