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Kansas judge throws out machine gun possession charge, cites Second Amendment
A federal judge in Kansas has tossed out a machine gun possession charge and questioned if bans on the weapons violate the Second Amendment. If upheld on appeal, the ruling by U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes in Wichita could have a sweeping impact on the regulation of machine guns, including homemade automatic weapons that many police and prosecutors blame for fueling gun violence. Broomes, an appointee of President Donald Trump, on Wednesday dismissed two machine gun possession counts against Tamori Morgan, who was indicted last year. Morgan was accused of possessing a model AM-15 .300-caliber machine gun and a machine gun conversion device known as a “Glock switch” that can make a semi-automatic weapon fire like a machine gun. “The court finds that the Second Amendment applies to the weapons charged because they are ‘bearable arms’ within the original meaning of the amendment,” Broomes wrote. He added that the government “has the burden to show that the regulation is consistent with this nation’s historical firearm regulation tradition.”
Trump's running mate makes campaign stop in Kansas
JOHNSON COUNTY —Ohio Senator and Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance made a campaign fundraising stop in Mission Hills Thursday evening. Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall shared on social media a photo welcoming Vance to Kansas. The campaign charged $5,000 per couple to attend the fundraiser and $10,000 per...
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Hold Public Meeting on Aug. 29
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the Independence Gun Club Heritage Center in Independence. The meeting will start at noon and continue until all agenda items are covered. Attendees are welcome in person, but virtual participation is also available.
Population 9: These are the least populated towns in Kansas
KANSAS (KSNT/KSNW) – Dotted among Kansas prairies and farm fields are over 700 cities and towns. While several large cities exist across the state, most Kansas communities have less than 1,000 residents. The U.S. Census Bureau tracks the populations of cities and incorporated places across the state. The smallest city in Kansas is Waldron City, located […]
KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries in September
(TOPEKA, Kan.) The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is celebrating several employees' service anniversaries this coming September. According to KDOT, they are "proud to acknowledge them (the employees) for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kan." KDOT highlight several employees celebrating anniversaries from 40 years to...
Biologists track invasive species reaching ‘impressive sizes’ in Neosho River
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are switching up their tactics to manage a large invasive fish species creeping into one of the state’s rivers. Biologists with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are turning their efforts to the Neosho River in southeastern Kansas this year in a combined effort with the Oklahoma […]
Longtime Fifth District, Kansas Court of Appeals judge Gary Rulon passes away
Funeral services are coming at the end of next week for Gary Rulon, a longtime judge at the local and state levels. Rulon passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 10 am Aug. 31 at the Grace United Methodist Church of Olathe. Visitation will precede the funeral at 9 am, with a graveside service following at Shawnee Mission Memory Garden.
Holton man charged with 3 Topeka murders accepts deal by pleading guilty to 1
Kyle J. Tyler, 33, of Holton, has pleaded no contest to three charges in exchange for the dismissal of the four other charges he faced regarding last year's Topeka fire deaths of his girlfriend and their two children Tyler entered that plea Thursday in Shawnee County District Court on charges linked to the Jan. 20, 2023, fire at 916 S.W. Warren Ave. that killed Genny L. Fitzpatrick, 30, Peyton L. Tyler, 9, and Kourtney K. Tyler,...
Kansas teen handed over to state to get him sober. Now he’s in foster care
A high school junior based in Salina regularly came home at night drunk. Sometimes he passed out in the front yard of his mother’s home. Other times, he’d sleep off a night of heavy drinking in the passenger’s seat of a car. The teen’s mother didn’t know...
CFB analyst surprisingly chooses Kansas football to represent Big 12 in CFP
Aside from the two most recent college football seasons, the past 15 years or so have not been too kind to Kansas Jayhawks fans. Fans have endured the lowest of the lows, but those who stuck with the program are now being rewarded generously. Everything is coming together thanks to head coach Lance Leipold. KU finished 9-4 with its first bowl victory since 2009 in the 2023 campaign. However, the current roster has an even higher ceiling, and the 2024 squad could be playing for more than what anyone could have anticipated a decade ago. When asked who would represent...
Families, KU football fans gather to kick off season
Downtown Lawrence celebrated the upcoming KU football season with a kickoff party Saturday evening. The event included performances from the Marching Jayhawks, Spirit Squad and Mikey Needleman Band, plus appearances from KU football coach Lance Leipold, Lawrence High School alum and senior running back Devin Neal, cornerback Cobee Bryant, Voice of the Jayhawks Brian Hanni and more.
Nemaha Central football eyeing third-straight 2A state title in 2024
SENECA (KSNT) – It’s a new year with new faces, but the expectation remains the same for Nemaha Central football. The Thunder are back-to-back 2A state champions, and though their group in 2024 is young, they’re looking to make it three-in-a-row. Nemaha Central head coach Michael Glatczak is well aware his team has a target […]
Inaugural Silent Disco lights up downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - While people were dancing the night away at Evergy Plaza, no music could be heard, but that does not mean people weren’t rocking out to some tunes. Evergy Plaza hosted the first-ever Silent Disco, in which participants put on special Bluetooth headphones that connected to various DJs. From there, each individual could change to dial on the headphones as they desire. The options included country, top 40, hip-hop, and E.D.M.
Topeka woman celebrates her 100th birthday surrounded by generations of love
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Turning 100 years old is a milestone very few have reached, but a Topeka woman joined that club and celebrated surrounded by family. Mary Louise Thompson was born Aug. 24, 1924, and was a homemaker who raised five children. Although she now suffers from dementia, her family assures that she never fails to notice the warmth of being surrounded by those who love her most.
‘We’ve had a long wait to get it’ Oakland pool officially opens for weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The new Oakland swimming pool cut its ribbon and officially opened to the public Saturday, August 24. The pool took four years to come to life. It has has a diving board, water slide, and a lazy river. Director of Shawnee County Parks and Rec, Tim Laurent, tells 27 News he’s greatful […]
Annual Appreciation Night recognizes Topeka Civic Theatre volunteers for their work
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Civic Theatre hosted their 42nd annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. The night recognizes volunteers for their commitment and time to the theatre making their shows possible. This year over 630 volunteers were recognized. The theatre tallied up the volunteers’ contributions and efforts which totaled $2,527,356....
KU’s Watson Library turning 100; celebrations planned
An iconic center of knowledge on the University of Kansas campus is turning 100 years old. KU Libraries staff members have planned several celebrations, to include dancing, cake and a time capsule. The library gets its name from Carrie Watson, who graduated as one of 10 students in KU’s fifth...
KU to install ‘per-seat donation model’ for basketball, football ticketing in 2025-26
Kansas Athletics will implement a “per-seat donation model” for each individual seat at Allen Fieldhouse and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium starting in the 2025-26 school year, KU athletic director Travis Goff has announced in an letter to ticket holders. KU Athletics explained on its website that a...
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