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Kansas gov. approves eight new laws Monday

Kansas gov. approves eight new laws Monday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed off on eight new laws Monday set to go into effect in the near future. Kelly announced in a press release on March 31 that eight bills will become new laws in Kansas. These include the following: Senate Bill 36 – increased the cap on the…MORE

Topeka police identify weekend crash victim

Topeka police identify weekend crash victim

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police have identified the person who died last Saturday in a two-vehicle crash in central Topeka. Kerry Connell with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press release on Monday, March 31 the victim of last week’s deadly crash just south of Washburn University was Benjamin Edwards, 40. He was killed…MORE

Forbes Field becomes finalist to house new military aircraft

Forbes Field becomes finalist to house new military aircraft

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Forbes Field is set to host some visitors in early April who will survey the airport to see if it can house a massive military aircraft in the near future. The 190th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) announced in a press release on Monday, March 31 that it will be welcoming a site…MORE

One dead in Central Topeka crash

One dead in Central Topeka crash

Update: Police identified the victim of the crash as Benjamin Edwards, 40 on March 31. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police say one person is dead following a crash near Washburn University on Saturday. Kerry Connell with the Topeka Police Department said in a press release that officers were called around 3 p.m. on March 29 to…MORE

Topeka author publishes third book in series

Topeka author publishes third book in series

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local author is self-publishing the third book in her ongoing series. You may recognize her from our previous astronomy coverage, but this time, it’s about a different creative outlet. Brenda Culbertson is the author of the “The EXCAVATOR” series and has just released the third addition to the saga. She goes…MORE

Shots fired near Central Park Community Cleanup in Topeka

Shots fired near Central Park Community Cleanup in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police were called to action early Saturday morning in response to shots being fired near the Central Park Community Cleanup event. Topeka Police Department Chief Chris Vallejo said during a press conference that around 9:15 a.m. on March 29 police responded to gunshots near the Central Park Community Cleanup. Vallejo said…MORE

Veteran Salute: Communicating for Kuwait combat

Veteran Salute: Communicating for Kuwait combat

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – As the 1990’s kicked off, so did Army Specialist Karin Myron’s active duty. With rising tensions in the Middle East, her service and communication skillset would send her overseas during the Gulf War conflict. “I started at radio teletype operator,” Myron said, “which was phased out, but I was also the first…MORE

Man seriously injured after Jackson Co. semi-truck crash

Man seriously injured after Jackson Co. semi-truck crash

JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) – A 43-year-old man from Hoyt was seriously injured after a crash involving a semi-truck trailer on Thursday. At 3:55 p.m., the 43-year-old was driving a Ford F150 along 118th Road, west of U-75 Highway. A 53-year-old man from Berryton was driving a Kenworth semi-truck south on U-75. According to the Kansas…MORE

Are 3D-printed homes the future for Shawnee County?

Are 3D-printed homes the future for Shawnee County?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – When it comes to building a home, you’re probably familiar with a long construction process. But what if there was a way that could be exponentially shorter? The answer to that could be 3D-printed homes. “Whether you’re printing a piece for a stove or a toy, the general concept is the same,…MORE

Two people seriously injured in Geary Co. crash

Two people seriously injured in Geary Co. crash

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – Two people were seriously injured in a Geary County crash on Sunday. At 4:25 p.m., a 33-year-old man was driving an Oldsmobile Bravada east on I-70. They were approaching the rear of a Toyota Prius that was driven by a 67-year-old man. The driver of the Oldsmobile swerved into the right…MORE