Posted: Apr 2, 2020 / 05:06 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 2, 2020 / 09:09 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Fighting the coronavirus has left many states with limited supplies and medical equipment, and Kansas is no different.Governor Laura Kelly says she has submitted six requests to the Federal Government for supplies since Mid-March. Her requests have included masks and gowns for health care staff, as well as more testing supplies.The Governor says she was notified that the requests were received and approved, but no supplies have been sent. She says many other states are in the same boat.“I spend time...…Posted: Apr 2, 2020 / 05:06 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 2, 2020 / 09:09 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Fighting the coronavirus has left many states with limited supplies and medical equipment, and Kansas is no different.Governor Laura Kelly says she has submitted six requests to the Federal Government for supplies since Mid-March. Her requests have included masks and gowns for health care staff, as well as more testing supplies.The Governor says she was notified that the requests were received and approved, but no supplies have been sent. She says many other states are in the same boat.“I spend time...WW…

Posted: Mar 31, 2020 / 06:08 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 31, 2020 / 10:36 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Dr. Robert Kenagy, President and CEO of Stormont Vail Health, announced today a system-wide Crisis Compensation outline, among other details in a workforce plan.Dr. Kenagy said the pandemic threatens the health and lives of those in our communities and also disrupts the hospital’s financial foundation.“This juxtaposition is an ongoing challenge for all of us,” Dr. Kenagy said.He said the hospital’s goal is to preserve the team. That means when sacrifice is required, it will be shared across the...…Posted: Mar 31, 2020 / 06:08 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 31, 2020 / 10:36 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Dr. Robert Kenagy, President and CEO of Stormont Vail Health, announced today a system-wide Crisis Compensation outline, among other details in a workforce plan.Dr. Kenagy said the pandemic threatens the health and lives of those in our communities and also disrupts the hospital’s financial foundation.“This juxtaposition is an ongoing challenge for all of us,” Dr. Kenagy said.He said the hospital’s goal is to preserve the team. That means when sacrifice is required, it will be shared across the...WW…

Posted: Mar 25, 2020 / 01:31 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 25, 2020 / 09:02 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is giving an update on coronavirus in the state Wednesday afternoon.There are now 126 positive cases of coronavirus in Kansas, according to KDHE Secretary Dr. Lee Norman.Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe Now✕× Close Ad…Posted: Mar 25, 2020 / 01:31 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 25, 2020 / 09:02 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is giving an update on coronavirus in the state Wednesday afternoon.There are now 126 positive cases of coronavirus in Kansas, according to KDHE Secretary Dr. Lee Norman.Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe Now✕× Close AdWW…

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Posted: Feb 10, 2021 / 06:30 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 15, 2021 / 03:43 PM CSTAMERICUS, Kan. (KSNT) – Local school district USD 251 banned a 13-year-old girl from riding the bus after saying she’s gay in front of other students.Izzy Dieker is an eighth grader at Americus School in the North Lyon County District.Every day Dieker rides the bus to school for 30 minutes from her small town. One day, in particular, has put her at the center of controversy and a cry for change from some teachers who decided to remain unnamed, all for saying ‘I’m a lesbian’.The bus driver heard her say this and wrote her...…Posted: Feb 10, 2021 / 06:30 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 15, 2021 / 03:43 PM CSTAMERICUS, Kan. (KSNT) – Local school district USD 251 banned a 13-year-old girl from riding the bus after saying she’s gay in front of other students.Izzy Dieker is an eighth grader at Americus School in the North Lyon County District.Every day Dieker rides the bus to school for 30 minutes from her small town. One day, in particular, has put her at the center of controversy and a cry for change from some teachers who decided to remain unnamed, all for saying ‘I’m a lesbian’.The bus driver heard her say this and wrote her...WW…

Posted: Dec 18, 2020 / 11:35 AM CSTUpdated: Dec 18, 2020 / 01:04 PM CSTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly seek another term as governor of Kansas.The Governor’s spokesperson Lauren Fitzgerald confirmed on Friday, Dec. 18 Kelly will run for her second term.“Governor Kelly is focused on the state’s response to COVID-19 and continuing Kansas’ economic recovery, but of course she is running for reelection,” Fitzgerald said.Kelly was elected in November of 2018 after defeating former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe...…Posted: Dec 18, 2020 / 11:35 AM CSTUpdated: Dec 18, 2020 / 01:04 PM CSTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly seek another term as governor of Kansas.The Governor’s spokesperson Lauren Fitzgerald confirmed on Friday, Dec. 18 Kelly will run for her second term.“Governor Kelly is focused on the state’s response to COVID-19 and continuing Kansas’ economic recovery, but of course she is running for reelection,” Fitzgerald said.Kelly was elected in November of 2018 after defeating former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe...WW…

Posted: Mar 29, 2021 / 10:22 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 29, 2021 / 04:42 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop was driving drunk when he went 90 miles per hour fleeing law enforcement the wrong way on highways through Topeka, according to the criminal complaint released Monday in Suellentrop’s new arrest charges.The complaint shows Shawnee County Assistant District Attorney Kevin S. Keatley list the charges with descriptions of how Suellentrop broke the law. It also lists 13 witnesses whose testimony could be used in his trial, including authorities involved in...…Posted: Mar 29, 2021 / 10:22 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 29, 2021 / 04:42 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansas Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop was driving drunk when he went 90 miles per hour fleeing law enforcement the wrong way on highways through Topeka, according to the criminal complaint released Monday in Suellentrop’s new arrest charges.The complaint shows Shawnee County Assistant District Attorney Kevin S. Keatley list the charges with descriptions of how Suellentrop broke the law. It also lists 13 witnesses whose testimony could be used in his trial, including authorities involved in...WW…

Posted: Aug 24, 2020 / 05:40 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 24, 2020 / 08:45 PM CDTEditor’s Note: A previous article stated that the Riley County Health Department did not get approval for Manhattan’s O’Malley’s Alley and O’ Malley’s to reopen. We were previously informed by a spokeswoman of the Riley County Emergency Operations Center that the businesses did not get approval to reopen after being shut down for violating city coronavirus ordinances. There was miscommunication amongst the Riley County Emergency Operations Center which resulted in this error.MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – A Manhattan bar has...…Posted: Aug 24, 2020 / 05:40 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 24, 2020 / 08:45 PM CDTEditor’s Note: A previous article stated that the Riley County Health Department did not get approval for Manhattan’s O’Malley’s Alley and O’ Malley’s to reopen. We were previously informed by a spokeswoman of the Riley County Emergency Operations Center that the businesses did not get approval to reopen after being shut down for violating city coronavirus ordinances. There was miscommunication amongst the Riley County Emergency Operations Center which resulted in this error.MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – A Manhattan bar has...WW…

Posted: Aug 22, 2020 / 04:17 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 22, 2020 / 11:33 PM CDTMANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Riley County health officials ordered an Aggieville bar to shut down Saturday for not following the mask ordinance and serving drinks at the counter.O’Malley’s Alley allowed people Friday to have drinks standing at the counter and not wear face masks, according to an investigation by Riley County police and the Riley County health officer, and complaining residents. Both violate the city’s Local Health Order 18.This is not the first time the bar has faced penalties, asVisitors of Aggieville had...…Posted: Aug 22, 2020 / 04:17 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 22, 2020 / 11:33 PM CDTMANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Riley County health officials ordered an Aggieville bar to shut down Saturday for not following the mask ordinance and serving drinks at the counter.O’Malley’s Alley allowed people Friday to have drinks standing at the counter and not wear face masks, according to an investigation by Riley County police and the Riley County health officer, and complaining residents. Both violate the city’s Local Health Order 18.This is not the first time the bar has faced penalties, asVisitors of Aggieville had...WW…

Posted: Mar 24, 2020 / 07:04 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 28, 2020 / 02:36 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Seabrook Apple Market in Topeka said the aisles are busier than ever, so the store is adding some extra protective measures to stop the potential spread of the coronavirus from customers to the cashiers.The plastic tarps were created by general manager Kent Conwell. Conwell said he’s constantly thinking about how to keep his employees safe.With some creativity, he says it was easy to pull off.“Just went to a local hardware store, got a big roll of painters plastic, stood up on the ladder and...…Posted: Mar 24, 2020 / 07:04 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 28, 2020 / 02:36 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Seabrook Apple Market in Topeka said the aisles are busier than ever, so the store is adding some extra protective measures to stop the potential spread of the coronavirus from customers to the cashiers.The plastic tarps were created by general manager Kent Conwell. Conwell said he’s constantly thinking about how to keep his employees safe.With some creativity, he says it was easy to pull off.“Just went to a local hardware store, got a big roll of painters plastic, stood up on the ladder and...WW…