EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Emporia State Hornets dropped their home opener to the William Jewell Cardinals, 77-72. The Hornets trailed by as much as 21 points in the second half, before cutting bac…

SABETHA (KSNT) – The family of the Sabetha teen who was killed in a crash discusses their loss. The Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office reported on Nov. 15 that 17-year-old Kenton Farwell was kill…

6th and Polk Music and Event Venue, a new concert venue and event space, has opened in the Capitol City. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/new-concert-venue-and-event-space-opens-in-topeka/ 

A local non-profit that supports people with disabilities is celebrating a major upgrade. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/sli-renovates-home-on-7th-street/ 

A big downtown Topeka office building is getting a new and improved look. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/major-remodeling-underway-at-topeka-evergy-offices/ 

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons made his return to the team last week following a four-game absence due to a family matter. https://www.ksnt.com/sports/nfl-kansas-city/chiefs-lt-josh-simmons-speaks-for-the-first-time-since-return/ 

With flu season in full effect, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is launching a new tool that will help with virus detection in Kansas communities. https://www.ksnt.com/capitol-bureau/kdhe-launches-new-tool-to-help-kansans-stay-safe-from-viruses/ 

A judge ruled Wednesday that the City of Salina violated the First Amendment rights of The Cozy Inn. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/judge-rules-salina-violated-cozy-inns-first-amendment-rights-over-burger-mural/ 

Mostly cloudy overnight with a few showers, mainly to the east. Overnight temperatures only fall back into the middle to upper 40s. https://www.ksnt.com/weather/clouds-stream-in-ahead-of-a-rain-chance-by-the-end-of-the-week/ 

Nearly all of the officers injured in a Carbondale shootout are out of the hospital as of Wednesday. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/kansas-trooper-remains-hospitalized-with-two-gunshot-wounds-injured-deputies-recovering-at-home-after-shootout/ 

City planners recently talked about plans to develop an area in southeast Topeka and what actions will be needed to create new retail options for locals. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/what-is-holding-retail-development-back-in-southeast-topeka/ 

A grand jury in Texas has indicted the man accused of killing “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss on a murder charge. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/texas-man-indicted-in-death-of-king-of-the-hill-voice-actor-jonathan-joss/ 

The most recent data available shows average food prices have risen about 3% year over year. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/these-9-grocery-staples-have-seen-the-biggest-price-spikes-this-year/ 

A local bridge is inaccessible after an excavator collided with it on Wednesday in Osage County. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/osage-county-bridge-closed-after-excavator-impact/ 

“The Simpsons” writers this week killed off a character first introduced to the hit show 35 seasons ago. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/dead-as-a-doornail-the-simpsons-kills-off-longtime-character/ 

The City of Topeka is facing a new discrimination lawsuit. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/former-animal-control-officer-sues-city-of-topeka-heres-why/ 

The U.S. Postal Service announced the return of its “Operation Santa” for those looking to help spread some holiday cheer. https://www.ksnt.com/home-for-the-holidays/operation-santa-how-you-can-help-usps-get-gifts-to-those-in-need/ 

LEGO fans have a lot to look forward to in Topeka as a major convention is scheduled to arrive early next year in the Capital City. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/first-lego-convention-coming-to-topeka-what-to-know/ 

A former television news anchor who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of her mother said she believed her mother was “the devil,” according to a probable cause affidavit. https://www.ksnt.com/news/affidavit-former-tv-anchor-charged-in-wichita-stabbing-believed-mother-was-the-devil/ 

A state trooper busted a driver heading towards Topeka on the Kansas Turnpike earlier this month who was allegedly driving nearly 50 mph over the speed limit. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/college-student-busted-at-123-mph-on-the-kansas-turnpike-khp/ 

Investigators believe a 78-year-old man who was reported missing in August was probably dragged deeper into the wilderness after suffering a medical emergency. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/missing-california-man-78-likely-dragged-off-by-wildlife-sheriff-says/ 

Homeowners Associations on the eastern edge of the city are coming out against the idea of a Kansas City Royals stadium going in at the northwest corner of 119th and Nall. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/overland-park-hoas-oppose-royals-stadium-at-119th-and-nall/ 

Economist and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers resigned from his role on the OpenAI board days after leaked emails unveiled his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

What We’re Tracking Mild weather through the week Showers Thursday and Friday Cooler by the weekend Some patchy dense fog has developed in low-lying areas and also near bodies of water. It’s …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024, internal Pentagon figures show, and a series of high-profile aviation mishaps with deaths and the loss of…

What We’re Tracking Mild weather through the week Showers Thursday and Friday Cooler by the weekend Tonight will be partly cloudy with north winds gradually tapering off to a light breeze. Patchy f…

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A second QuikTrip is coming to Topeka. On Tuesday, the Topeka City Council approved an ordinance to rezone two properties to make room for the gas station. It will sit at the …

Affordable homes are coming to North Topeka after city leaders signed off on a proposal at Tuesday nights city council meeting. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/habitat-for-humanity-to-build-23-homes-in-north-topeka/ 

A major service for LGBTQ youth is starting in the Capital City. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/braided-haven-provides-housing-for-lgbtq-youth/ 

EMPORIA (KSNT)-  Emporia State junior linebacker Landon Boss has been named the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year.  In his first season with the Hornets, Boss was a force to be reckoned w…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Facing a public backlash, the commission that oversees Alabama Public Television on Tuesday voted to continue paying its contract with PBS, rejecting an effort — at least fo…

Here in Kansas, property taxes continue to be a major issue. However, in some nearby states, data shows the problem isn’t nearly as bad. https://www.ksnt.com/capitol-bureau/local-expert-says-kansans-are-flocking-to-other-states-to-avoid-high-property-taxes/ 

A Wyandotte County Sheriff’s deputy who received a summons on a murder charge never had to set foot inside the courthouse Tuesday for his first appearance. https://www.ksnt.com/news/crime/wyandotte-co-deputy-charged-with-murder-appears-virtually-for-first-court-appearance/ 

Some good news may soon be coming for Kansas nurses and their patients. https://www.ksnt.com/capitol-bureau/new-policy-change-would-make-it-easier-for-kansas-nurses-to-afford-malpractice-insurance/ 

Part of a national historic site in Topeka is damaged after the driver of a stolen vehicle crashed into it. https://www.ksnt.com/news/crime/stolen-vehicle-crash-damages-part-of-brown-v-board-site-in-topeka/ 

Police have released the identity of a pedestrian killed in a recent hit-and-run crash in north Topeka. https://www.ksnt.com/news/crime/police-identify-topeka-woman-killed-in-hit-and-run/ 

A person of interest is in custody after a woman was set on fire during a fight on a Chicago Transit Authority train on Monday night, Chicago police say. https://www.ksnt.com/news/woman-set-on-fire-inside-chicago-l-train-cpd-says-person-of-interest-in-custody/ 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that “working families” would receive the $2,000 tariff checks proposed by President Trump. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/2k-tariff-checks-would-go-to-working-families-bessent/ 

The House on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill directing the Department of Justice to release the files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. https://www.ksnt.com/hill-politics/house-overwhelmingly-votes-to-release-epstein-files/ 

The Tax Foundation recently published a report ranking Kansas 23rd in the nation for tax competitiveness. We spoke to a Kansas State University professor about what it means for the Sunflower State.

One person is dead and two others are hurt after a crash outside of the Kansas City International Airport on Tuesday morning. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/one-dead-others-injured-after-wrong-way-crash-at-kansas-city-international-airport/ 

West Ridge Mall has welcomed in a new addition to its food court area for the holiday season to offer shoppers expanded dining options. https://www.ksnt.com/local-eats/a-true-classic-diner-feel-seafood-restaurant-enters-west-ridge-mall/ 

A local judge has sentenced a former Republican Congressional candidate after his arrests last year. https://www.ksnt.com/news/crime/former-kansas-republican-congressional-candidate-sentenced-after-2024-arrests/ 

The Topeka Planning Commission voted to move forward with making changes to Topeka's Municipal Code regarding duplexes, triplexes and quad-plexes in single-family districts on Monday.

A well-known comedian and actor will be visiting the Fort Riley Army Post later this week. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/comedian-rob-riggle-to-visit-fort-riley-for-qa/ 

An Indiana man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a member of a cleaning crew who mistakenly showed up on the front porch of his home earlier this month. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/indiana-man-charged-in-fatal-shooting-of-cleaning-woman-who-showed-up-at-wrong-address/ 

The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves at 5–5, staring up at the AFC playoff picture. https://www.ksnt.com/sports/nfl-kansas-city/chiefs-hit-with-reality-check-but-fans-dont-think-the-dynasty-is-over/ 

A group of Jeffrey Epstein accusers gathered on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to pressure Congress to release all the government files related to the late child sex offender. https://www.ksnt.com/hill-politics/epstein-accusers-make-11th-hour-push-for-congress-to-release-files/ 

What We’re Tracking

House lawmakers are poised this week to approve legislation forcing the Trump administration to release the government files on Jeffrey Epstein.