LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The first few weeks of the 2024 season have been uncharacteristic for Lance Leipold’s Jayhawks. After winning its season opener against Lindenwood, KU football has lost its most recent two games, despite outgaining both opponents in yardage and production. Quarterback Jalon Daniels has turned the ball over six times in the span.…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – K-State football’s Desmond Purnell has made a name for himself in his his first few seasons in Manhattan. The Topeka native and Hayden high graduate is now a junior, but had a breakout sophomore season in 2023. Now, he’s a cornerstone of the Wildcats’ defense that head coach Chris Klieman expects big…… MORE
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – It’s week three for KU and K-State football, both playing on a Friday night. K-State handled business at home against No. 20 Arizona, while the Jayhawks suffered another head-scratching defeat at the hands of UNLV. K-Nation breaks down those matchups. Here’s a few other things to expect: One-on-one with K-State junior…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A basketball team known for its on-the-court antics, dunks and tricks is due to visit Kansas next year. The Harlem Globetrotters will be holding three shows in Topeka, Salina and Wichita during the month of March at local event centers. Tickets for each show go on sale in September 2024. Topeka Stormont…… MORE
KANSAS CITY (KSNT) – Sunday’s matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals was decided by the final play of the game. The Chiefs edged out the Bengals 26-25, giving them their third-consecutive win in the series. The Bengals got on the board first with a 22-yard field goal on their opening drive,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – An “official” shortage is taking over Kansas, and schools, right in our area, are being affected by it. This shortage started in western Kansas, but over time has made its way further east. While there’s a need for officials in all sports in Kansas, the highest number of them needed is for…… MORE
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – Week two of the 2024 high school football season kicked off across Northeast Kansas on Friday night. Here are scores from around the area: ROCK CREEK 0WAMEGO 20 ST. MARYS 24ROSSVILLE 19 NEMAHA CENTRAL 35SILVER LAKE 7 SHAWNEE HEIGHTS 53TOPEKA WEST 8 LAWRENCE FREE STATE 28MANHATTAN 38 LAWRENCE 69JUNCTION CITY 56…… MORE
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State delivered Arizona a rude welcome to the Big 12 on Friday night. Even if it won’t count in the conference standings. Avery Johnson threw two touchdown passes, Dylan Edwards returned a punt 71 yards for a score, and No. 14 Kansas State shut out No. 20 Arizona in the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – While fall is typically known as football season, some basketball players are preparing for a big tournament of their own in the capital city. Granny Basketball is a part of the 6th Kansas Senior Games hosted in Topeka. Nine teams from Kansas, Texas, Iowa and Oklahoma are competing for gold at this…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) cited a K-State basketball player Tuesday for two alleged violations. The RCPD’s latest citation report shows Macaleab Rich was ticketed around 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 10. He was cited for possession of marijuana and no proof of insurance. “We are aware of the incident involving Macaleab…… MORE
