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Former Kansas bank CEO Shan Hanes jailed for stealing $47 million in crypto scheme
Ex-Bank CEO Sentenced to Over 24 Years for $47 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud. Shan Hanes, former CEO of a bank, has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison after embezzling $47 million in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank, was reportedly ensnared in a “pig butchering” scam, where he was deceived into purchasing cryptocurrency to unlock supposed returns on investments that never materialized.
New initiative addresses high maternal mortality and morbidity rates: ‘We have to do something’
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - On Sunday, the U.S. Department of Health launched its 2024 Maternal Outcomes Matter Showers (M.O.M.S.) initiative in Kansas City, Kansas. M.O.M.S. is a national tour meant to raise awareness about the “unacceptably high maternal mortality and morbidity rates in the U.S., especially among Black and American Indian/Alaska Native moms.”
Civil rights activist Chester Owens, who helped desegregate Kansas City, Kansas, dies at 91
Chester Owens, who spent his life studying and teaching the history of Wyandotte County and its Black community, died Thursday at his home in Kansas City, Kansas. Owens was 91. His sister Sandra Owens said the family was still in shock at the loss. “He was the oldest living sibling,”...
2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl Head Coaches Announced
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is proud to announce the selection of Dominick Dingle, Wichita Heights High School, and Garrett Michael, Sabetha High School, as the Head Coaches for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth. The head coaches are selected from the group of assistant coaches from the previous...
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation unveils new brand identity
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a trusted and reliable transmission and generation partner in central and western Kansas, is thrilled to announce a comprehensive rebranding initiative that will shape the company's identity over the next year. This strategic move comes after months of careful planning, research, and consideration, aimed at better...
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ nova to shine over Kansas next month
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A new light will appear in the night sky next month above Kansas thanks to an exploding star thousands of light years away from Earth. NASA Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson told KSNT News people may see a curious new light in the night sky during the month of September. The […]
Hit/miss storm chances in the days ahead
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A few storms will move across western Kansas Monday evening and Tuesdays focus for storms will shift across central and northern Kansas. While the risk of severe weather is very low, some heavy rainfall is likely, especially Tuesday evening. Storms could be very slow to move.
Is the American dream still possible? K-State economist gives insight
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – 27 News reached out to K-State for insight into the American dream after a Pew Research Center report found 41% say it was once possible for people to achieve – but is not anymore. What is the ‘American dream’? K-State Assitant Professor Dr. Blake Gray said a common definition of the American […]
Lansing USD 469 school board to debate budget with a 24% property tax hike
USD 469 taxpayers will gather in Lansing to hear a presentation on the 2024-2025 budget that will exceed revenue-neutral. We asked Superintendent Marty Kobza how he justifies a 24.5% tax increase on the amounts decided by the school board considering that:. Administration spending increased by about $1 million (33%) since...
Family of Kansas City man shot to death at Northland Walmart speaks out
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. — The son and daughter of a man fatally shot in a Platte County Walmart parking lot last Wednesday are outraged. The suspect in the case is a former police officer. Taquiza V. Johnson, 47, is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action for fatally...
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