TOPEKA (KSNT) - Medical staff at Stormont Vail Health welcomed in their first baby of the year shortly after 2025 began. Taylor Bugg with Stormont Vail Health announced in a press release on Jan. 2 that the first baby born at its hospital in Topeka for 2025 came at 3:07 a.m. on Jan. 1. The baby, August Martell, weighed in at eight pounds and seven ounces, measuring 21 and-a-quarter inches in length. His parents are Kerstin and Ethan Martell. Bugg said Stormont Vail's Birthplace offers expecting mothers a compassionate place where they can find high-quality care. Nurses and staff are specialized in labor and delivery to help mothers bring their children into the world. More information on the hospital's Birthplace can be found by clicking here. What Kansas counties are under a winter storm watch for this weekend? For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf