KTKA-TV (Topeka, KS)

KTKA-TV is a television station that broadcasts on virtual and UHF digital channel 49. It is located in Topeka, Kansas, and serves as a dual affiliate for ABC and CW+. Owned by Vaughan Media, LLC, the station operates under joint sales and shared services agreements with Nexstar Media Group, which also owns KSNT, an NBC affiliate on channel 27, and KTMJ-CD, a low-powered Class A Fox affiliate on channel 43. KTKA-TV, KSNT, and KTMJ-CD all share studio facilities on Northwest 25th Street (US 24), close to the unincorporated area of Kiro in Shawnee County.

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#52312

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#10132

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Dana Chandler will not be granted a new trial

2 days ago | ksnt.com | Jake Kaufman

TOPEKA (KSNT) – After an appeal hearing at the Shawnee County courthouse on Tuesday, March 22, Dana Chandler will not be granted a new trial. Chandler, who was found guilty of shooting and killing her ex-husband and his fiancé, appeared in front of a Shawnee County judge on Tuesday in an attempt to be granted a new trial. Chandler was given a hard deadline of Friday, March 21 to put a motion for a new trial in the mail.
Periodic rain chances move in starting Tuesday night

3 days ago | ksnt.com | Matt Miller

What We’re TrackingMostly clear nightMainly dry through Tuesday afternoonSeveral rain chances aheadAnother mostly clear sky overnight as temperatures drop back only into the lower 50s with a moderate amount of moisture in the air and a light south breeze. Mostly sunny for much of Tuesday before clouds start to build up, possibly a shower or storm by the evening hours. Highs will climb into the upper 70s to near 80°, as well.
Key takeaways from 2025 Kansas legislative session

3 days ago | ksnt.com | Joshua Irsik

by: Joshua Irsik Posted: Apr 21, 2025 / 09:51 AM CDT Updated: Apr 21, 2025 / 09:51 AM CDT TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 2025 Kansas legislative session has come and gone with everything from bar brawls to heated house fights.
Rainy Easter Sunday ahead

4 days ago | ksnt.com | Gabriella Gomez

What We’re TrackingScattered rain and cooler for Easter Warming back up by MondayMid week rain chancesRain continue to fill in this morning as temperatures start off in the 40s and 50s. Scattered showers will remain likely throughout the daytime. Obviously not the best timing with the rain considering today is Easter. Temperatures will remain cool to wrap up the holiday weekend staying in the lower 60s east and 50s west.
Much cooler Saturday, rain likely Sunday

5 days ago | ksnt.com | Gabriella Gomez

What We’re TrackingScattered rain and cooler for Easter weekendWarming back up next weekMid week rain chancesShowers continue to move through this morning as we’re off to a cooler start in the 40s. Rain chances taper off for most throughout the day with best chances of hit or miss showers staying south of I-35. That doesn’t mean isolated rain isn’t possible for the rest of us, as cloud cover sticks around and afternoon highs struggle to get out of the upper 50s.
Cooler Friday with rain chances late

6 days ago | ksnt.com | Gabriella Gomez

What We’re TrackingCooling down a bit FridayScattered rain and cooler for Easter weekendWarming back up next weekWinds have shifted as a cold front slid through overnight. Temperatures vary across the viewing area with 60s and 70s southeast. Further north and west have already dipped into the upper 40s and lower 50s under a mostly clear sky. We’ll see sunshine early on before fight cloud cover through most of the day.
Names released in Topeka gas station killing

1 week ago | ksnt.com | Jesse Fray

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Police have released the names of the victim and suspect from a deadly morning shooting outside an Oakland gas station. Police said Caleb Brown, 19, killed Oscar Ramirez, 24. Both men are from Topeka. Police found Ramirez dead outside the Kwik Shop at 746 NE Wabash, west of Billard Airport, around 3 a.m. Wednesday.
Strong breezes overnight followed by a chilly Easter weekend

1 week ago | ksnt.com | Matt Miller

What We’re TrackingBreezy night aheadCooling down a bit FridayOccasional rain and cooler for Easter weekendStrong breezes from the south continue into much of the night with lows only falling into the upper 50s by early Thursday. Wind wills shift as a cold front slides through overnight. With that, temperatures will make a dip for Friday only warming to the upper 60s to near 70°.
‘Horrible thing’: President Trump gives remarks on FSU shooting

1 week ago | ksnt.com | Nathaniel Rodriguez

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — President Donald Trump gave remarks on the shooting at Florida State University Thursday. “I’ve been briefed on the Florida State University, Tallahassee, active shooting. I guess it’s an active shooter,” the president said, during an Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday. “Fully briefed as to where we are right now,” he added. “It’s a shame. Horrible thing. Horrible that things like this take place.
Temperatures soar this afternoon making for a hot day ahead

1 week ago | ksnt.com | Ely Millard

What We’re TrackingStorms exitVery warm again on ThursdayCooling down FridayWe’ve had a few strong to severe storms push across the area this morning, but now they have exited into Missouri. It’s a warm start with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s. Thursday brings another taste of summer. Warm will push temperatures into the upper 80s and lower 90s across much of northeast Kansas by the afternoon.