TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The Consensus Estimating Group met Tuesday to revise the November 6, 2020 State General Fund estimates for FY 2021 and FY 2022. The overall estimate for FY 2021 and FY 2022 was increased by a combined $361 million. For FY 2021, the estimate was increased by 4.1 percent above the November…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Some people in northeast Kansas are traveling to Minneapolis to commemorate the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after he pressed his knee against George Floyd’s neck for over nine minutes. PREVIOUS STORY:…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is looking into a woman’s death at the Topeka Correctional Facility, the agency confirmed Tuesday. Jessica Chapman, 35, died Monday in the Kansas Department of Corrections’ TCF women’s prison. A spokeswoman for KBI confirmed it is following standard procedure by investigating the woman’s death. “The KBI investigates…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Konza, the male giraffe calf born at the Topeka Zoo in the summer of 2018 will be moving on to his new home Monday. “We knew when he was born that he wouldn’t be staying here long,” said Zoo Director Brendan Wiley. “When he became old enough, he was destined to move on…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A snow comeback in April on Tuesday has broken local records more than 100 years old for both Topeka and Concordia, the National Weather Service announced. The previous record for snow on April 20 in the areas was set in 1918, with 0.2 inches for Topeka, and 0.7 inches for Concordia. The…… MORE
KANSAS CITY (KSNT) — It’s been a different kind of offseason for Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He’s recovering from foot surgery to repair turf toe. The procedure had him sporting a boot for weeks, but Mahomes said he believed his recovery is ahead of schedule. He was also out of the boot in time for…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Evergy Plaza in downtown Topeka entered its third week of Market Mondays, and plans to keep them going into October. The plaza’s hope is to create a healthy community by increasing access to fresh, locally-produced foods and other products. Evergy Plaza is partnering with local farms and small businesses to sell directly to…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly indicated Monday that a bill that would block transgender women from participating in women’s athletics would be bad for Kansas kids and businesses alike. The bill passed by both sides of the Kansas Legislature would make Kansas public schools and state college teams set up designations for sports…… MORE
WAMEGO, KS (KSNT) — Hundreds of people spent their weekend visiting Wamego’s City Park for the 34th annual Tulip Festival. The festival featured gorgeous Tulips, of course, in addition to more than 150 craft vendors and an assortment of food trucks. Organizers said the event helps businesses around Wamego, especially with the long lasting financial…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Konza, the male giraffe calf born at the Topeka Zoo in the summer of 2018 will be moving on to his new home Monday. “We knew when he was born that he wouldn’t be staying here long,” said Zoo Director Brendan Wiley. “When he became old enough, he was destined to move on…… MORE
