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TPD arrest suspect in downtown Topeka shooting

TPD arrest suspect in downtown Topeka shooting

TOPEKA (KSNT) — The Topeka Police Department (TPD) arrested a suspect connected to the city’s 8th homicide this year. TPD Lieutenant Donna Eubanks said in a press release Thursday officers transported Pearson Carter III, 19, of Topeka, to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the following: Murder in the 2nd degree, intentional Aggravated battery Criminal…MORE

Can you get in trouble for driving too slowly on the highway in Kansas?

Can you get in trouble for driving too slowly on the highway in Kansas?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Speeding drivers can cause big problems on Kansas’ highways, but what about those who are going too slow? Drivers on the highways of Kansas may get frustrated when a fellow traveler passes by going far above the posted speed limit. But just as going too fast can cause crashes, road rage and…MORE

Federal task force established to fight transnational crime in KC region

Federal task force established to fight transnational crime in KC region

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations announced that a new task force in the Kansas City area will be working to identify and prosecute criminals. The FBI and HSI say the new Kansas City Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) region will encompass Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, with…MORE

What is the danger with driving too slowly on the highway in Kansas?

What is the danger with driving too slowly on the highway in Kansas?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Speeding drivers can cause big problems on Kansas’ highways, but what about those who are going too slow? Drivers on the highways of Kansas may get frustrated when a fellow traveler passes by going far above the posted speed limit. But just as going too fast can cause crashes, road rage and…MORE

Google shares K-State researcher’s work to save bees

Google shares K-State researcher’s work to save bees

KANSAS (KSNT) – Google is sharing a K-State entomologist’s work using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify, track and help conserve the world’s bees. K-State Entomologist Brian Spiesman has developed a bee-tracking app, BeeMachine, using Google’s TensorFlow AI models to recognize hard-to-categorize bees. The app uses photos to provide a top three predictions for the bee…MORE

What is under the giant blue tent coming to Topeka?

What is under the giant blue tent coming to Topeka?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Performers, gymnasts and others are making their way to Topeka early next month for the upcoming Cirque Italia. Leah Hryniewicki with Cirque Entertainment said the Cirque Italia will be arriving in Topeka in time for Independence Day. The animal-free show will stick around for several days, giving locals time to swing by…MORE

50-year-old woman seriously injured in Brown Co. rollover crash

50-year-old woman seriously injured in Brown Co. rollover crash

BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Brown County between Hiawatha and Horton on Wednesday. At 11:12 p.m., a 16-year-old girl was driving a Chevy Silverado southbound on U73 when the vehicle left the road, went into a ditch and rolled. The vehicle came to rest on…MORE

Topeka prepares for ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday

Topeka prepares for ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The upcoming “No Kings” protest is expected to bring thousands of people to downtown Topeka, right outside of the Statehouse building. Organizers say the goal is to stand up against what they see as government overreach from the administration of President Donald Trump. After similar protest in other cities have become chaotic…MORE