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Watch: Nebraska teen charged for allegedly causing train derailment for YouTube video
Nebraska police have charged a 17-year-old teen with two felonies this week after he allegedly caused a train derailment while filming an “insane” video for YouTube. The teenager, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his minor status, uploaded a five-minute video of the incident in Bennet on April 21, dubbing it the “MOST INSANE VIDEO I’VE EVER TAKEN!”
Lincoln day care ushers in new life to previously vacant spot
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Two Lincoln women are ushering in new life to a vacant building in south Lincoln. Kristie Jones and Peggy Robinette are opening a new daycare called Wiggles and Giggles near South 14th Street and Nebraska Parkway. The two women previously operated a daycare out of...
Bronco Booster Club seeks to enhance student-athlete experience
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A new way to support Hastings College is available in the form of Bronco Booster Club. The goal is to get community support for student-athletes. Athletic Director, Chris Clements said Bronco Booster club is also a way to provide resources to Hastings College coaches. Being a booster comes with season passes to all Hastings College home games. Clements said he doesn’t want this to be viewed only as a way to get season passes because that’s what happened with Crimson Connection.
Man charged after shooting at vehicle on Rosa Parks Way, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was arrested after opening fire on a vehicle along Rosa Parks Way in June. Lincoln Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Nunn on Thursday, and prosecutors have charged him with three gun-related felonies. Officers were called about a shooting that happened on Rosa Parks Way...
Man injured in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was injured on Friday afternoon in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln. Bennet Fire & Rescue responded just after 1 p.m. to an area near 190th Street and Yankee Hill Road, northeast of Bennet, on reports of an injury accident involving a tractor.
Big Ten rival uses gimmick trying to keep Nebraska Cornhuskers fans away
One of the craziest things about being a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan is that, on occasion, it feels like opposing schools fear you more than the actual team. Historically, Nebraska football fans have drawn quite a bit of ire, mainly because of how well they travel. Colorado has shown this off...
AAA: Kansas still well below national gas price average
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Gas prices are still lower in Kansas than most of the country. "We've really been stable here for the last couple of weeks," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "We did see a bit of a jump here in Kansas earlier in the month around the July 4th holiday, but it's been fairly stable over the last few weeks. We're at $3.17 a gallon right now on average across Kansas, and that's $0.34 less than the national average of $3.51 a gallon, and that puts us eighth lowest in the nation. So, we have seen a little bit of an uptick over the last week. We're up one cent, and from a month ago, we're up nine cents here in the state. But overall, not too bad, especially when we look at the national average, and we look back a year ago here in Kansas, and we were at $3.42 a gallon, so about a quarter more than we are now."
Kansas women struggle to access and afford health care, report finds
A study by the Commonwealth Fund ranks Kansas 32nd in the U.S. on women’s health metrics. The state got low marks for health care affordability and access. Women in Kansas have a harder time accessing and affording health care than in most other states, according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund.
Wheat Scoop: Stop the Streak
Billowing clouds bringing summer showers are a welcome sight for sore eyes following a multi-year drought, but Kansas producers should also keep their eyes on their fields to monitor and control volunteer wheat. Doing so is essential to protecting next summer’s harvest as those sneaky plants harbor the wheat curl mites that carry yield-limiting diseases like Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (WSMV).
Flash drought possible in the coming days across KAKEland
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Our nice stretch of below average temperatures is about to quickly come to an end as the triple digits are set to return by the end of the weekend. Highs are expected to soar back into the century mark across KAKEland starting on Sunday, and they will remain there well into the start of August. This increase in heat will also bring dry weather, and both of these things could result in a flash drought across parts of the U.S.
VCMN release absolute banger “FAB”
It’s no secret we’re gaga for VCMN. The R&B duo have been bringing joy to every corner of Lawrence with their lively performances and larger-than-life personalities. They’re instantly likable, and they get EVERYONE dancing. Their new single “FAB” perfectly reflects this, and we immediately started shaking our...
Plea deal in connection to 14th Topeka homicide in 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man suspected of committing Topeka’s 14th homicide in 2023 took a plea deal with prosecutors, dismissing six of the seven charges filed. On Friday, Christopher Lamar Brown, 36, of Topeka pleaded guilty to an amended charge of voluntary manslaughter in connection to the April 17 shooting and killing of Sherman Coleman, Jr., 33, […]
KC comedian starts new endeavor with Johnson County food truck
Jake Triplett has made a career out of making people happy for the past several years. Between touring as a standup comedian, podcasting and creating YouTube content, he’s used to giving people a laugh. With his newest business endeavor, he’s hoping to make people smile, albeit in a different way — by handing them a fruity treat.
Game wardens: Animals are 'too occupied to watch' TV left in Kansas wildlife area
FALL RIVER, Kan. (KAKE) - Kansas game wardens say a flatscreen television was left at a wildlife area and Greenwood County, and they're hoping the owner comes forward to claim it. The state Department of Wildlife and Parks said on its Game Wardens Facebook page that the TV was found...
Eighteen Barton Athletic Teams Garner NJCAA Academic Honors
GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) – Eighteen athletic teams within Barton Community College were recognized recently by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in announcing its 2023-24 Academic Teams of the Year achievements. Compiling a cumulative 3.24 GPA across Barton’s twenty-two athletic teams reporting to the NJCAA list, twelve...
Free summer food program coming to an end, Filling the Gap to begin
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – School is right around the corner for most children in Kansas. In Wichita, the summer food program ends on Friday, July 26, and the Kansas Food Bank’s Filling the Gap will start on Monday, July 29. It is a two-week distribution with easy-to-open and easy-to-eat breakfasts and lunches each week (5 days of […]
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