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07/12/2023

A proud Mayetta native, Roy Hale recently celebrated turning 94. His decade plus military journey would take him into the intelligence division, under General Eisenhower internationally, and two branches of the armed forces.

MAYETTA (KSNT) – A proud Mayetta native, Roy Hale recently celebrated turning 94. His decade plus military journey would take him into the intelligence division, under General Eisenhower inte…

07/12/2023

What started as a student-led club has transformed into one of Emporia State University’s most popular programs.

EMPORIA (KSNT) – What started as a student-led club has transformed into one of Emporia State University’s most popular programs. ESU student Nathan Goodwin never imagined the small video gam…

07/12/2023

Some Kansas State University students are voicing their reactions to men’s basketball player Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s release from the program.

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Some Kansas State University students are voicing their reactions to men’s basketball player Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s release from the program. Tomlin was indefi…

07/12/2023

TOMLIN OFF TEAM:
K-State men's basketball player Nae'Qwan Tomlin is no longer with the team, Athletic Director Gene Taylor announced Wednesday.

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – K-State men’s basketball player Nae’Qwan Tomlin is no longer on the team. K-State Athletics released a statement from athletic director Gene Taylor on Tomlin& #8…

06/12/2023

TOMLIN PROTESTS:
Students protested on K-State's president's lawn Wednesday afternoon over Nae'Qwan Tomlin's suspension.

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The arrest of a Kanas State University basketball player in October is gaining attention after students held a protest on campus Wednesday. However, the reason behind the p…

06/12/2023

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced on social media it will be conducting sobriety checkpoints at various locations around the capital city.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced on social media it will be conducting sobriety checkpoints at various locations around the capital city. Sobriety checkpoints will…

06/12/2023

An abandoned 126-year-old limestone castle near the 18th & Vine Jazz District that was once a city jail is for sale.

The 126-year-old Kansas City Workhouse Castle near the 18th & Vine District was once a city jail. Now it’s for sale and ripe for redevelopment.

06/12/2023

Christmas trees, holly, mistletoe, and cider are staples of the holidays but these traditional parts of our holiday celebrations predate Christmas by several hundred years.

06/12/2023

People in Junction City have to wait to adopt a dog from the local shelter.

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – People in Junction City have to wait to adopt a dog from the local shelter. Junction City, KS Animal Shelter posted on social media some dogs are showing symptoms of ke…

06/12/2023

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday said he will depart the House at the end of the year.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday said he will depart the House at the end of the year. “I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America…

06/12/2023

The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is working the scene of a deadly crash south of Topeka.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is working the scene of a deadly crash south of Topeka. Deputies responded to the report at 12:50 p.m. at Southeast 93rd Street and S…

06/12/2023

An extreme sports athlete from California was sentenced to six months in federal prison on Monday for intentionally crashing a small plane as part of a YouTube stunt and then destroying the wreckage.

An extreme sports athlete from California was sentenced to six months in federal prison on Monday for intentionally crashing a small plane as part of a YouTube stunt and then destroying the wreckag…

06/12/2023

Arthur Kaluma was Kansas State's best player on Tuesday night, but it was Tylor Perry who knocked down a step-back three-pointer in the final seconds of overtime.

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – It was a battle of Wildcats in the Little Apple on Tuesday. Kansas State played host to Villanova in Bramlage Coliseum. Tang’s team went to overtime for the third-str…

06/12/2023

Eligible students may have a tuition-free path to higher education at Washburn University.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Eligible students may have a tuition-free path to higher education at Washburn University. Washburn University announced residents of northeast Kansas will be able to apply fo…

06/12/2023

Less than a day after an initial report of a job offer at Texas A&M, it seems K-State offensive coordinator Collin Klein is accepting the position.

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Less than a day after an initial report of a job offer at Texas A&M, it seems K-State offensive coordinator Collin Klein is accepting the position. Multiple media outle…

06/12/2023

Both Republican and Democratic members of the House tore into three university presidents Tuesday at a hearing focused on the responses their colleges have had to the rise in antisemitism since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

Both Republican and Democratic members of the House tore into three university presidents Tuesday at a hearing focused on the responses their colleges have had to the rise in antisemitism since the…

06/12/2023

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced several promotions in its executive leadership team on Wednesday.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced several promotions in its executive leadership team on Wednesday. Three agency employees are rising in ranks: Christi…

06/12/2023

Senate Republican leaders are urging their GOP colleagues to block legislation to provide more than $61 billion in military and foreign aid for Ukraine because the package does not include immigration and asylum reforms.

Senate Republican leaders, ahead of a key procedural vote Wednesday, are urging their GOP colleagues to block legislation to provide more than $61 billion in military and foreign aid for Ukraine be…

06/12/2023

First responders are working on a crash involving two semi-trucks in west Topeka.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – First responders are working on a crash involving two semi-trucks in west Topeka. The report of a crash came in at 10:01 a.m. at I-70 eastbound and Fairlawn Road, according to…

06/12/2023

Former President Donald Trump declined to rule out abusing power if he returns to the White House after Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric.

Former President Donald Trump declined to rule out abusing power if he returns to the White House after Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic critici…

06/12/2023

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) rolled out its first investments of 2024 on Wednesday, targeting six battleground states.

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) rolled out its first investments of 2024 on Wednesday, targeting six battleground states.  The group is investing close to $300,000 in Mich…

06/12/2023

A daylong series of attacks in Austin has left four people dead and at least three wounded, and a man believed to be connected to the attacks — and the deaths of two people near San Antonio — has been taken into custody, Texas authorities said.

A daylong series of attacks in Austin has left four people dead and at least three wounded, and a man believed to be connected to the attacks — and the deaths of two people near San Antonio — has b…

06/12/2023

Kansas State University faculty members secured over $1 million to expand artificial intelligence-based research.

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Kansas State University faculty members secured over $1 million to expand artificial intelligence-based research. On Wednesday, K-State announced Lloyd T. Smith Creativity …

06/12/2023

Bill Persinger, the CEO of Valeo Behavioral Health Care, joined the 27 News Morning show to speak with anchor Katie Garceran.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Bill Persinger, the CEO of Valeo Behavioral Health Care, joined the 27 News Morning show to speak with anchor Katie Garceran. In the spirit of the holiday season, Persinger sp…

06/12/2023

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says next week the House will vote on whether to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says next week the House will vote on whether to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

06/12/2023

Brenda Lee's 65-year-old holiday classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time.

The 78-year-old singer breaks multiple records with the latest ranking.

06/12/2023

A false report of a shooting involving multiple people resulted in a large police presence in southwest Topeka.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A false report of a shooting involving multiple people resulted in a large police presence in southwest Topeka. The Topeka Police Department responded to reports of a shooting…

06/12/2023

Odometer fraud, once thought to be a relic of the past with the advent of digital odometers, is surging in 2023.

(Our Auto Expert) – Odometer fraud, once thought to be a relic of the past with the advent of digital odometers, is surging in 2023. Shockingly, CARFAX data reveals that approximately 2.1 mil…

06/12/2023

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) is seeking to play clean up over comments she made evoking Palestinians’ suffering while answering a question about Hamas’s use of r**e against Israeli women, remarks that were met with widespread criticism within the Democratic caucus.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) is seeking to play clean up over comments she made evoking Palestinians’ suffering while answering a question about Hamas’s use of r**e against Israeli women, remarks…

06/12/2023

Jamie Foxx made a surprise appearance at Monday night’s Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements.

06/12/2023

The Man of the Year Award was first presented in 1970 when quarterback Johnny Unitas of the then Baltimore Colts (now Indianapolis Colts).

For the second straight year, quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the Kansas City nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

06/12/2023

A massive aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan remains stuck in the Senate. Republicans are vowing to block the package until Democrats include sweeping immigration reforms.

A massive aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan remains stuck in the Senate.

06/12/2023

House Republican leaders are planning a vote to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Biden next week.

House Republican leaders are planning a vote to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Biden next week. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday that the plan is for the House to vote …

06/12/2023

House Republicans are digging in with their demands to link aid to Ukraine to permanent changes to U.S. border policy.

House Republicans are digging in with their demands to link aid to Ukraine to permanent changes to U.S. border policy. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday wrote to Office of Management and Budg…

06/12/2023

Limp Bizkit is rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ into 2024 with a brand new North American tour.

06/12/2023

House lawmakers are worried about a rise in antisemitism on college campuses. They are calling for an effort to combat this issue.

House lawmakers are worried about a rise in antisemitism on college campuses.

06/12/2023

A family is keeping one Kansas boy’s legacy alive by supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the team that gave them more time with him.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A family is keeping one Kansas boy’s legacy alive by supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the team that gave them more time with him. In 2012, Brad…

06/12/2023

The Topeka City Council approved multiple items at its Dec. 5 meeting.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka City Council approved multiple items at its Dec. 5 meeting. City leaders voted to extend the contract of Interim City Manager Richard Nienstedt. He will stay in thi…

06/12/2023

Newly released footage shows a thief stealing ‘pro-Israel’ lights from outside the Kansas Attorney General’s Office in November.

Courtesy: Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP); Video from November 1 shows ‘pro-Israel’ lights being stolen from outside Kansas Attorney General’s Office TOPEKA (KSNT)- Newly released foo…