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K-state professor looks to study bees from your pool
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Now that summer is in full swing, you may see pollinators sneaking into your pools. A Kansas State University assistant professor of Entomology is looking to collect bees from pool filters for a new study. Brian Spiesman is looking to determine what attracts bees to pools while considering bee populations. 27 News spoke […]
NE Kansas counties in severe thunderstorm warning
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for several northeast Kansas counties Tuesday, July 2. According to the NWS, the watch will be in effect until 12 a.m. Wednesday, July 3. The following counties are in the warning: These thunderstorm warnings will be in effect until 7:30 p.m. Flood […]
Junction City family displaced after storm destroys home
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – Friday, June 28, a massive storm hit local towns, including Junction City. Shannan Himmaugh has been renting her house for seven years. When a tree came crashing through the house, it destroyed her bed. Luckily, she had just left the room to do laundry. “Everything was water damaged. It was crushed,” […]
‘Sweeping victory’: Kobach claims victory against Biden’s Title IX transgender regulation
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said he won a preliminary injunction by pushing pause on the implementation of President Biden’s Title IX transgender regulations Tuesday. The Title IX regulations from the Biden administration would have required public schools across the United States to allow biological males who identify as females to use […]
New Iowa law means more 14 and 15-year-old drivers on the road
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new law went into effect this month changing the type of license that young teens can get to drive to school. The Special Minor’s Restricted License replaces the Minor School License and adds more freedom to 14 and 15-year-olds who choose to get one. With a SMRL teens can drive […]
‘Record-setting travel volume’: Fourth of July travel with lowest gas prices in years
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Motorists may see lower gas prices on this Independence Day than in years past. According to a news release from GasBuddy, the expected national average price of gas on the Fourth of July is $3.49 per gallon. This estimated price is the lowest holiday price since 2021. GasBuddy said in the release […]
Topeka men arrested after allegedly pointing gun at law enforcement officer
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office said two men are in custody after allegedly pointing a gun at an officer with the sheriff’s office on Monday, July 1. The sheriff’s office issued a press release on Tuesday, July 2 of an incident that occurred around 3:45 p.m. on July 1 in the […]
Why five-star Linkon Cure chose Kansas State
GOODLAND, KS. (KSNT) – On Monday, July 1, Linkon Cure became the first five-star prospect to ever commit to Kansas State. The Goodland native, and No. 2 tight end in America for the class of 2025, said the commitment might have come even earlier if Collin Klein hadn’t left Manhattan. Despite the hiccup, K-State won […]
Are Chipotle portions shrinking? One analyst bought 75 burrito bowls to test claims
With Chipotle in the crosshairs of dissatisfied content creators and customers complaining about the size of their meals, a Wall Street analyst decided to put the "weight debate" to a test.
Melvern Lake Marina rebuilds after tornado strike with community support
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) – A local marina is recovering with an outpouring of support from nearby communities after being ravaged by storm damage last week. KSNT 27 News spoke with Eric Ratzloff, owner of Melvern Lake Marina in Osage County, who said his business is continuing to pick up the pieces after severe weather on […]
Initial postdebate polls show Biden losing ground to Trump
Polling has started to come out following last week’s presidential debate between former President Trump and President Biden, showing some indications of Trump gaining in the aftermath. Anticipation for the debate built up in advance for both candidates, but especially for Biden, who was hoping to use the night to overcome worries that he’s not […]
Emporia police make arrest after man allegedly burglarizes apartment with family inside
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Emporia police have arrested a local 19-year-old after an alleged burglary at an apartment complex. The Emporia Police Department (EPD) announced in a press release that officers were called just after 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 30 to an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Merchant Street. A woman told police […]
Two Jayhawks named preseason All-Big 12
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – KU football has a pair of players at the same position on the preseason All-Big 12 team. The league announced its preseason media poll and preseason all-conference selections on Monday. Jayhawk defensive backs Cobbe Bryant and Mello Dotson are both included. No KU players are listed on the offensive side of the […]
Kansas gov. ceremonially signs off on tax plan
HOLTON (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly traveled to two northeast Kansas cities on Tuesday to ceremonially sign a tax cut package. Kelly signed off on Senate Bill 1 in the cities of Hiawatha and Holton on Tuesday, July 2, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. The bill modifies income tax […]
Export experts to meet with Kansas businesses on statewide tour
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State leaders are announcing the start of an upcoming talk series aiming to show off international exporting opportunities to Kansas businesses. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s (KDC) International Division revealed the plans for the Kansas Exporters Roundtable series on Tuesday, July 2. This will be a monthly series starting in July and […]
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