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Card skimmer found at Topeka grocery store: TPD
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police are warning locals to be on the lookout for credit card skimmers appearing in the community. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) posted to social media Friday, Aug. 16 warning people about the increasing threat of credit card skimmers in the area. These devices pose a danger to people’s wallets as […]
Teen sentenced in accidental shooting death of Topeka 501 student
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The sentence for a teenager found guilty in the death of a Topeka USD 501 student was delivered Friday. Katie Garceran with the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office told 27 News Joshua Garcia was sentenced to 54 months or four-and-a-half years in the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex along with one year of […]
Could Topeka have a 1951 flood repeat?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Working for you, 27 News reached out to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to see if Topeka could experience another flood at 1951 levels. The Northeast Kansas Flood of 1951, a day some call ‘Black Friday’, killed 24 people and caused thousands of people to abandon their homes, schools and […]
NCCC board continues search for new member at August meeting
(KOAM) - The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees is searching for a new member after Timothy Heenan, who was selected to fill a vacancy, withdrew his acceptance. The board has invited applications for the position.
Leavenworth High School rolls out relaxed dress code with hopes of boosting attendance
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — High school students in Leavenworth are going back to school in style and comfort. The Leavenworth High School is rolling out a relaxed dress code for the 2024 school year. "Our three focus areas here are academics, attendance and attitudes," Leavenworth High School Principal James Vanek...
UPDATE: 14-year-old arrested after stabbing at Manhattan High
Update (8/16/24) @ 6:20 p.m. – In a letter sent out to parents, USD 383 officials said that the 14-year-old moved aggressively towards two male staff members and attacked them with scissors. RCPD and EMS were then called to Manhattan High where they quickly arrested the suspect and provided...
KU Med, KU Health System Announce Four New Senior Leadership Roles
The University of Kansas Medical Center announced it has selected a new executive vice chancellor in addition to the health system announcing three other senior leadership roles. Dr. Steve Stites will serve as executive vice chancellor for KU Medical Center while also maintaining his role as executive vice president for...
Unexpected leak closes part of Gardner Aquatic Center to close early for season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Summer ends early at part of a Johnson County attraction. Gardner Aquatic Center said its splash area, lazy river and slide area will be closed for the remainder of the season. According to Gardner Parks and Recreation a substantial leak at the aquatic center forced the early closure.
Shawnee Mission School District hires specialists to tackle attendance trends
SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan. (KCTV) - Kids not showing up for class has been an ongoing problem for decades, but following the COVID-19 pandemic the issue has only gotten worse. At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the Shawnee Mission School District reported 21 percent of their students as chronically absent.
Clay Center Zoo Adds Unique New Residents, Patagonian Cavies
The Clay Center Zoo has recently welcomed the arrival of some Patagonian Cavies to the zoo. Cavies, also known as Maras, are the fourth largest rodent species in the world, native to the arid grasslands of central and southern Argentina. With their long legs and large ears, these furry rodents...
Wyandotte County, KCK adopt revenue-neutral budget for 2025
It was decided to pursue a revenue-neutral budget in June, providing the Unified Government the opportunity to pay off accrued debt. The price of that new budget was to cut down the public safety budget, meaning that Sheriff’s officers, firefighters, police officers and 911 dispatchers will see a reduction in overtime.
TRM shares research on prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences in people who are homeless
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Addressing homelessness means more than giving a person a meal and a place to sleep. It’s addressing why someone is in the situation in order to help them move past it. Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries recently conducted research that offers insight into the “whys.” Executive...
Lenexa city staff recommend permit denial for homeless services center
According to a release on the city's website, and a statement from reStart, city staff will recommend the denial of the special use permit, which would turn a La Quinta Inn into a homeless center.
Manhattan Doctor competes in National Pop-A-Shot competition
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Via Christi Emergency Medicine Doctor Kurt Dickson is a man of many talents. Dickson is a world-class swimmer, having swam at Brigham Young University. In 1987, Dickson won the award for the BYU student-athlete with the highest grade point average. Since then, Dickson has won over...
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