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KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Don't let this cool trend fool you, here comes the heat
This cool weather trend has been refreshing, hasn't it?. Our August weather has been trending cool with our mean maximum temperature sitting three degrees below normal right now. This places us in the bottom 25th percentile for August temperatures this year ... so far. We look to hold onto this...
Weather Alert - extreme heat Saturday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday as a final surge of big time summer heat moves into the Plains. Feels like temperatures on Saturday could be close to 108 in central and eastern Kansas. We also have chances for some overnight and early morning storms, but they are unlikely to be severe and many areas won’t get any rain at all.
Emporia teen survives heart attack, inspires law change
TOPEKA (KSNT) – After surviving a heart attack during a basketball game, an Emporia teen’s story helped inspire a change in state law. Reagan Herrman and her mom, Amanda, were all smiles at a Monday night soccer practice, but it was just over a year ago they had the scare of a lifetime. During the […]
Manhattan Judge Rules Julia Ormond’s Harvey Weinstein Lawsuit Against Disney and CAA Can Proceed
The Walt Disney Company suffered another blow in court today when a Manhattan judge ruled that Julia Ormond’s lawsuit against Disney and CAA can proceed. The Emmy Award-winning actress is suing both entities, claiming that they failed to protect her from Harvey Weinstein in the mid-90s. Ormond originally filed...
What song ushered in Kansas Democrats as they cast their vote for Kamala Harris?
Kansas Democrats honored the progressive rock band Kansas when delegates cast ceremonial votes for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president. The ceremonial roll call at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday in Chicago featured unique songs representing each state. ...
Free State High School teacher earns Outstanding Kansas Biology Teacher of the Year award
A Free State High School teacher has earned a Kansas biology teacher of the year award from a cohort in her field who commended her community-based environmentalism. Julie Schwarting has been named the 2024 Outstanding Biology Teacher for Kansas. The annual award is presented by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), aimed at recognizing educators in grades seven through 12 in each of the 50 states as well as provinces and territories.
Lawsuit changes real estate landscape in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – New rules are active for real estate agents in Kansas which are changing how homes are sold. Among these new changes is the seller no longer having to pay the buyer’s agent. This comes from a legal decision from 2023 impacting how real estate agents are compensated. The lawsuit says having sellers […]
Britt Grabs Top Tens In Kansas And Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (August 17, 2024) A return to Dodge City Raceway Park and a debut at Lincoln County Speedway saw Landon Britt capture a pair of top-ten finishes with the American Sprint Car Series National Tour. Bringing his season total to 13 top-ten runs, the weekend started Friday at...
Kansas State Fair has all-new mobile app
HUTCHINSON, KS – The Kansas State Fair is pleased to announce the launch of its all-new mobile app, now available for download on the Apple Store and Google Play Store. This will provide users with schedule and wayfinding information directly at their fingertips--useful for first-time and life-long Fairgoers alike!
Medicare open enrollment coming in October
Medicare open enrollment is scheduled to run Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That’s when seniors can switch coverage between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage or change a prescription drug plan. Original Medicare is a health plan that has two parts: Part A (hospital insurance) covers in-patient hospital and skilled...
We can help bring civility back to politics by focusing on an overlooked tool: listening
Being civil seems like the bare minimum of what we owe each other, yet studies show that incivility is on the rise in our country. A 2019 Pew Research survey found that 68% of those surveyed wanted elected officials to exhibit a tone of civility and respect in politics. Yet we watch politicians talk past […]
Block party and vendor market kicks-off as students return to Emporia
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Jess Buchholz and Casey Woods with the Emporia Main Street join the 27 News Morning crew ahead of two events making their way to Emporia. Up first is the Welcome Back Student Block Party in downtown Emporia taking place on Monday Aug. 19 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the evening. Down […]
Southwick House announces grants from Clint Bowyer 79 Fund, Morgan Wilkie Trust
Southwick House leadership is celebrating two notable grants as it moves towards serving women and families in crisis situations. Southwick House has announced nearly $27,000 in combined grant funding from the Clint Bowyer 79 Fund and the Morgan Wilkie Trust. Southwick House Director Susan Brinkman:. The 79 Fund donated $25,000...
Police found vehicle stolen in Kansas with child inside
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after tracking down a stolen vehicle with a child left inside. Just after 4 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a reported aggravated robbery of a vehicle near SW 29th and Macvicar Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.
New Topeka Chick-fil-A nears opening, looks to hire 80 workers
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new Chick-fil-A location in south Topeka is looking to hire 80 people ahead of its expected opening this fall. A Chick-fil-A spokesperson issued a press release Tuesday, Aug. 20 on the new location at 3231 SW Topeka Boulevard. This restaurant will be run by Owner-Operator Justin Lamison who is looking to […]
3rd HS Football Player Dies This Month; 15-Year-Old Collapses During Practice
For the third time in August, a high school football player died after collapsing during practice. HS football player Ovet Gomez-Regalado collapsed during practice Wednesday at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and was transported to a local hospital where he passed away. There were 3 similar HS football player cases...
Kansas mom gets life in prison after toddler fatally shoots 4-year-old sister
A Kansas mother whose 2-year-old son fatally shot his 4-year-old sister has been sentenced to life in prison.Mariann Belair, 24, won't be eligible for parole until she's served 25 years under the sentence imposed Tuesday in Shawnee County District Court, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported. Jurors found her guilty in May of aggravated child endangerment and first-degree murder in the commission of a felony.Belair testified at her trial that she removed a loaded 9mm handgun from her diaper bag and placed it on the couch next to her in October while she was home with her 4-year-old daughter, Lawrencia Perez-Belair, and...
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