State troopers report a vehicle fire just west of Topeka on I-70 caused traffic disruptions Tuesday afternoon.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released 2025 crime statistics for Topeka and other populated areas across the state.

Health officials have yet to find the source of a parasitic illness hitting more than a dozen states that is causing severe symptoms such as “explosive” diarrhea.

More than 440,000 people in the U.S. became millionaires in 2025 as strong stock market gains boosted Americans’ wealth, according to a new UBS report.

Kansas transportation officials are kicking off a summer safe driving campaign this week, meaning drivers can expect to see more law enforcement on the road.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The former mayor of Mississippi’s capital city and the former City Council president have pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme one week before they were set to face trial.…

A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in February was declared dead before being found breathing hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, according to recently released police records.

Ford and Lincoln owners have a new recall to take seriously if there is an F-150, Explorer, Expedition, Aviator, or Navigator in the driveway.

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansas women’s basketball has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season. The schedule includes 10 home games, the university announced on Monday. The Jayhaw…

TOPEKA (KSNT) — A potential $2,500 fine and confusing language in a new Kansas license plate law are raising questions in the Sunflower State. In April 2026, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed Senate B…

What We’re Tracking Warming up Staying sunny Late week storm chances Another cool start to the day today with temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s. We’ll continue to see lots of sunshin…

TOPEKA (KSNT) — The Topeka Fire Department is asking residents for feedback on a proposal to relocate three fire stations across the city. Officials say the plan aims to improve emergency response …

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Families in need left a Topeka thrift store with a little extra support after a community diaper drive helped provide an essential item parents may struggle to afford. The Giving Tr…

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka City Council is hosting its city council meeting on July 7 that will include a presentation on data centers.  City Council on Tuesday will be discussing defining data c…

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan is inviting locals to sign up for one-on-one meetings with him this week. Duncan posted to social media recently inviting people to sign up for an open o…

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – Federal officials have awarded Junction City a nearly $24 million grant for local infrastructure improvements. Katherine O’Shea, public information officer and ma…

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) reports it is implementing a waitlist for older adults who apply to a waiver that provides them with an alternative to nursing home care.

Manhattan has a new piece of public art on display honoring both the history of the Sunflower State and its prairie heritage.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which spearheaded job and funding cuts throughout the federal government, shut down operations on July 4.

Police report a vehicle crashed into a west Topeka building Monday afternoon.

Washburn baseball’s Harley Douglas has stepped down as the head coach of the Ichabods.

For an 11th consecutive year, Travis Kelce has landed on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list.

The Junction City Police Department (JCPD) reports that one of its K-9 officers has died.

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Two Wildcats have been named to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team, the conference announced on Monday. K-State’s contribution to the list includes sophomore defensive end Wendell …

An Idaho mother who allegedly claimed her twins died after receiving three vaccines has been charged with murder in their deaths, officials said last week.

The Trump administration’s newborn investment program, called “Trump Accounts,” has launched as of Saturday, opening federally backed savings accounts for millions of children as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Police in Manhattan report a local fireworks stand lost thousands of dollars after someone allegedly stole its cash drawer along with other items.

Kansas wildlife officials say a program designed to teach women important outdoor skills is canceled for this fall.

Adam Sandler warned Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce not to be stingy with their smooches at their Madison Square Garden wedding on Friday, according to Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.

Police in Manhattan arrested a local woman after she allegedly stole several items and pets from a unit at a mobile home park.

Social Security‘s long-term funding challenges are prompting renewed debate over whether Congress should eliminate or raise the payroll tax cap.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a plane was struck by a firework near Chicago’s Midway Airport on the Fourth of July.

TV personality Mike Rowe is suing Discovery for allegedly not paying him more than $2 million for narrating the hit series “Deadliest Catch.”

A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to get underway on Monday. Prosecutors will aim to show that they have enough evidence agains…

NEW YORK (AP) — The United States’ 250th birthday carries ambitions to galvanize Americans behind nationwide community-service drives and patriotic brand launches. Well-known U.S. nonprofits …

President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday while attending the NATO summit in Turkey, the White House said. …

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) — This week’s episode of K-Nation focuses on Darryn Peterson making his NBA Summer League debut, former Jayhawks and Wildcats inking NBA deals, and exciting accomplish…

What We’re Tracking Staying dry Average highs Late week storm chances A cool start to the day today with temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s. There are also some areas of patchy dense fog as…

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansas Nation’s Daniel Courtwright joins Kole Emplit and Sydney Clark in-studio on this week’s edition of K-Nation. Courtwright talked all things KU men’s hoops, f…

The Trump administration’s latest restrictions on private AI model releases is ramping up the push for open-source alternatives.

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday over a tiny U.S. territorial island in the western Pacific near Guam, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain to the Northern Mariana Islands. The eye of…

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Former Washburn Rural and Kansas softball standout Olivia Bruno has taken her talents to the professional level this summer. After completing her first season as a GA for Marshall s…

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka man was arrested Saturday after investigators say he intentionally drove a vehicle into the Kansas River with a woman inside. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff&…

What We’re Tracking Staying dry Average highs Late week storm chances Another cooler night tonight with lows dropping down into the upper 60s. The average temperatures continue into Monday with hig…

A new exhibit at the Volland Foundation is giving visitors a chance to experience the Flint Hills through the eyes of the artist who helped tell its story for years.

Brandon Jones captured his first victory of the season at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, concluding the rain-delayed event just before midnight on the Fourth of July.

Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned by the Trump administration to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man Sunday who turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown…

NEW YORK (AP) — A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York’s Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said. One of the victims, a 21-year-old woman, …

The deadline for consumers hoping to claim their portion of a $2.9 million settlement concerning Tom’s of Maine toothpaste products is fast approaching.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – As high summer temperatures continue across northeast Kansas, local organizations are working to ensure some of Topeka’s most vulnerable residents have access to water, …