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Kansas duck zones may change soon, what to know

Kansas duck zones may change soon, what to know

TOPEKA (KSNT) – State wildlife officials are set to meet in Topeka in late March to discuss Kansas’ duck zones and coyote night vision hunting season. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) said in a press release that commissioners will meet at noon on Thursday, March 27 at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public…MORE

Topekans will get the chance to name pro hockey team

Topekans will get the chance to name pro hockey team

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Pro hockey is coming back to Topeka in October, and the owners want the community to join in on the fun. Topekans are getting the chance to name the pro hockey team by participating in a unique contest. Everyone is encouraged to submit names during the first round. Later, fans will be…MORE

Clay Co. Sheriff asking for info into suspicious fires

Clay Co. Sheriff asking for info into suspicious fires

CLAY COUNTY (KSNT) – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information about multiple suspicious wildfires. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division shared an update regarding a series of wildfires that have happened in the southeastern half of the county. The division shared that it responded to two more suspicious fires around 9:45…MORE

55-year-old seriously injured in Brown Co. motorcycle crash

55-year-old seriously injured in Brown Co. motorcycle crash

BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – On Saturday, a 55-year-old man from Sabetha was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash northeast of Morrill. Around 7:30 p.m., the 55-year-old was driving a 2017 Harley Davidson west on 300th Road when he hit a road sign and rode into a ditch before the motorcycle came to rest on its…MORE

Washburn fans sendoff basketball team to Elite Eight

Washburn fans sendoff basketball team to Elite Eight

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Saturday, March 22, was an exciting day at Washburn, as community members came out to show their support for the men’s basketball team and send them off to the Elite Eight in Indiana. It’s been over two decades since the Ichabod’s have gone to the Elite Eight. To celebrate this milestone, fans…MORE

Washburn fans sendoff basketball team to elite eight

Washburn fans sendoff basketball team to elite eight

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Saturday, March 22, was an exciting day at Washburn, as community members came out to show their support for the men’s basketball team and send them off to the elite eight in Indiana. It’s been over two decades since the Ichabod’s have gone to the Elite Eight. To celebrate this milestone, fans…MORE

Horse jumping show attracts riders from all over Kansas

Horse jumping show attracts riders from all over Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The KJHA horse show circuit is underway this weekend, with all age ranges competing for prizes. Riders from all over Kansas and Missouri came out to Topeka this weekend to compete in the show. The show features several different classes and riders are judged on their performance, their horse’s performance, and their…MORE

‘I will make a full recovery’: Scott Schwab announces cancer diagnosis

‘I will make a full recovery’: Scott Schwab announces cancer diagnosis

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab issued a statement Friday stating he will be undergoing treatment soon for cancer in one of his lungs. Schwab made the announcement on social media on March 21 stating he has an upcoming appointment to treat a cancerous nodule inside one of his lungs. He said…MORE

Jury finds man guilty of killing Topeka 17-year-old in 2023

Jury finds man guilty of killing Topeka 17-year-old in 2023

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man accused of shooting and killing a 17-year-old in Topeka in 2023 was found guilty Friday. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said in a press release on March 21 that Joshua M. Mitchiner was found guilty during a jury trial. This comes after he was accused of killing Victor N.…MORE

Topeka pregnancy care center says it will not renew its license

Topeka pregnancy care center says it will not renew its license

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local pregnancy care center in Topeka has announced it will be changing the services it offers in the near future after accepting a settlement offer from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Immanuel Birth Co. announced on social media on Friday, March 21 that it has accepted an offer…MORE