Presidential hopeful throws hat in the race in Kansas special election
A new contender for Kansas' Presidential Preference Primary has thrown his hat in the ring.
A new contender for Kansas' Presidential Preference Primary has thrown his hat in the ring.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas will soon be the recipient of more than $4.6 million to expand its electric vehicle charging stations. The fast charging stations will be used to fill gaps in the state's major highway and interstate system, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Chamber, a body that pushes for pro-business public policies, has revealed its major objectives for 2024. The 2024 Legislative and Policy Agenda for the Kansas Chamber was released on Thursday in a press release from the organization. This plan focuses on bringing costs down for those conducting business in the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Minimum wage is a hot topic across the country as some states see increases while others remain static. Kansas, along with many other states across the U.S., is falling behind in raising the minimum wage above the federally mandated $7.25 per hour established in 2009. Nearby states, like Missouri which has bumped [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU's top pass rusher is taking his talents to the next level. On Thursday, KU defensive lineman Austin Booker announced plans to declare for the NFL draft. Booker was stellar in his lone season with the Jayhawks after transferring from Minnesota. He was named Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year for [...]
DOUGLAS COUNTY (KSNT) - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says two people were injured in a crash on Wednesday night. The crash occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Jan. 3 in the 1600 block of E. 700 Road, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. A Toyota Tacoma was traveling north on the road [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is warning of a scam that's victimized several county residents. According to the Sheriff's Office, the scam has resulted in a loss of over $300,000 from area residents. The scammers call primarily elderly residents who have grandchildren. The caller says they're an attorney from another state representing [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is alerting local older residents about a new property tax rebate program aimed to cut down on the burden of property taxes. The City of Topeka unveiled its plans for the property tax rebate program earlier this week, following a slight delay. The program is mostly aimed to [...]
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PERRY, Iowa -- Multiple people were shot Thursday morning at Perry High School according to Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante. Law enforcement was notified about an active shooter at the school at 7:37 a.m. When emergency responders arrived on the scene they found multiple gunshot victims. At a news conference shortly after 10:00 a.m., Sheriff [...]
**DENSE FOG ADVISORY** in effect for the northwestern half of the area until 11am. Dense freezing fog, once again, is effecting parts of the area. That will start to dissipate mid-morning, but we might not see too much sunshine today. Partly to mostly cloudy weather will develop on Thursday ahead of our next system, but [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Kansas University Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) fraternity was once again the victim of vandalism after its American flag and Israeli flag were cut down. "Our flags, symbols of pride and identity, were cut down for the second time in two months," the fraternity announced on Instagram. "The American flag and the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two local elected officials, one from the City of Topeka and one from Shawnee County, are both sharing their side of a dispute. Topeka City Council approved a new contract for Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook's law firm to provide public defense services Tuesday night, but there was significant discussion before the [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Born and raised in Lawrence, Ryan Chapman enlisted in the United States Marine Corps infantry at a crucial time in our country's history. “When I was in, it was a couple years after 9/11," Chapman said. "Things were starting to ramp up pretty quickly.” After only a few months of training, Ryan [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The annual legislative session will begin on Monday, Jan. 8 at the Kansas State Capitol, and many are getting ready for the busy months ahead. Right now the halls at the state capitol are empty. Although soon, they're going to be filled with people. "We're scheduled for 90 day session," Democratic House [...]
The Kansas City Chiefs are sending five players to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn men's basketball has one fewer player on the roster for the rest of the season. Levi Braun is forgoing his spot on the roster and becoming a volunteer assistant coach. Braun, a fifth-year senior, felt the years of basketball taking a toll on his body. He was diagnosed with left ventricular [...]
mid great hype, a court began to release a new batch of previously secret court documents late Wednesday related to Jeffrey Epstein, the jet-setting financier who killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A Manhattan man appeared in front of a judge for the first time after being charged in relation to a house party shooting last October. Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson confirmed with 27 News that Marc Oliver, 18, of Manhattan appeared in front of a county judge Wednesday, Jan. 3, for the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Classes begin Thursday, Jan. 4 for Topeka Public Schools (TPS), but teachers are getting a slight head start on the semester. On Wednesday, educators in the district met at Highland Park High School for most of the day. They participated in lectures and activities to prepare themselves for the year. The district [...]