Category Archives: Local News

2 Springfield hairstylists test positive for coronavirus, potentially expose 140 clients

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Two hairstylists tested positive for the coronavirus recently, and possibly exposed dozens of client while working, health officials say. A Springfield hairstylist who works at Great Clips served 84 clients over eight days while experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department said on Friday. Then they announced in a…… MORE

Drunk driver hits Topeka officer in patrol car

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Early Sunday morning a drunk driver crashed into a Topeka police officer in a patrol car, according to the department. The Topeka Police Department said an officer was driving on SW Washburn Avenue when a drunk driver ran a red light at SW 6th Avenue and crashed into the officer’s car.…… MORE

Bike shops try to keep up with demand after the coronavirus pandemic sparks surge in sales

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Right now is typically peak season for bike stores like Capp’s Bike Shop and Fitness. But, throughout this pandemic, they’ve noticed more people are taking to cycling which has caused an extra surge in sales. “It’s been definitely an uptick in business,” said Store Manager Chris Armstrong. “A lot of people…… MORE

Topeka bowling alleys get back to business safely

TOPEKA, Kan. – Gage bowl, just like most businesses opening back up, is taking every precaution to allow those who want to get out of the house and into in the lanes to do so safely as phase two of reopening Kansas rolls on. People of all ages were excited to get back in a…… MORE

Officers find missing Kansas man with dementia

ONAGA, Kan. (KSNT) – Police found a missing man with dementia on Saturday after asking the public to help with their search. Previous post: On Saturday afternoon the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office announced that they’re helping the Onaga Police Department search for 89-year-old John Grossnickle. They said he is a white male, about 5’10’’ and…… MORE