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K-State professor gets life-threatening meat allergy from tick
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – What is the tick-borne syndrome that causes meat allergies? One K-State entomologist learned the hard way after going into anaphylactic shock and being rushed to the emergency room. Head of Entomology at K-State, Brian McCornack, found himself in the ER after eating barbeque last September. He said he started to show gastrointestinal […]
Fiesta Topeka, a local tradition continues rain or shine
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Fiesta will be on rain or shine. The food and family that come with it are too valuable to abandon. Ronnie and Mary Lou Escobar have been cooking for Fiesta Topeka for over 40 years, and the community spirit has kept them coming back every time. “We’re not a rich community, […]
Four Jayhawks selected on final day of MLB draft
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The 2024 MLB draft saw six KU baseball players selected. Jayhawk baseball hasn’t had six players picked in one draft since 2014. On Tuesday, the final day of the draft, four KU products heard their names called. Ethan Lanthier was selected by the New York Mets in round 12, with pick No. […]
K-State outfielder picked on final day of MLB draft
Manhattan (KSNT) – Brendon Jones is the next wildcat to say goodbye to the little apple from this years MLB draft. Jones was selected in the twelfth round, No. 361 overall, by the New York Yankees. He now joins the K-State draft list, along side fellow teammates Kaelen Culpepper, Tyson Neighbors, Jackson Wentworth and Brady […]
Kansas doctor’s license revoked in $16 million medical fraud schemes
OVERLAND PARK (KSNT) – A Kansas surgeon had his license to practice medicine revoked Tuesday after defrauding the federal government of millions in cash over the course of several years. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) issued a press release July 16 with their final order in the case of Gautam Jayaswal from […]
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Kansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much of the U.S. has its hottest […]
Emergency water order ends in Douglas, Shawnee Counties
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Residents in rural parts of eastern Shawnee County and western Douglas County were being warned to limit water usage Tuesday. The Douglas County Rural Water District #3 issued a press release on July 16 on a local water emergency. The district reported it was unable to produce water due to the […]
Vance, Harris set for high-voltage showdown
President Trump’s decision to select Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate sets the stage for a potentially high-voltage match-up between the senator and Vice President Harris. Both are staunch defenders of the men at the top of their respective tickets, though they haven’t always been in the past. And while they have other […]
Topeka Social invites locals to grand opening party
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A freshly renovated event space in Topeka’s downtown area is gearing up for a grand opening party next month to show off what is has to offer locals. Topeka Social, located east of the downtown area next to the Topeka Vendor’s Market, is rolling out the welcome mat to the local market […]
Cirilla’s in Topeka vandalized, police investigating
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating reports of property damage at a local adult store in south Topeka Tuesday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols told 27 News in a written statement that officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were called around 1:30 a.m. on July 16 to Cirilla’s located at 3330 SW Topeka […]
Topeka author makes NYT ‘The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century’
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka native, known locally for writing the Midwest family drama “The Topeka School”, made the New York Times ‘Best Books of the 21st Century’ list. Ben Lerner took the 62nd spot on the list with his sequel to “The Topeka School”, “10:04”, which was described by the Harvard Review Online as […]
USPS now accepts fingerprints for FBI gun purchase denials
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The FBI is teaming up with the USPS to help out people trying to buy guns with a new fingerprinting service. The FBI announced in a press release on July 15 that it is partnering up with the USPS to help people who have registered with the Identity History Summary Check (IdHSC) […]
Illinois dam fails, residents told to evacuate area
Thunderstorms with heavy rains and tornadoes rattled the Chicago area and elsewhere in the Midwest, overtopping a dam Tuesday in southern Illinois, cutting power to hundreds of thousands, and even sending weather forecasters scrambling for safety. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home.
Topeka animal shelter at full capacity, woman fosters dog to make room
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Mackenzie Norton is fostering a pit bull named Jezebel while the dog undergoes treatment for heartworms. Norton has two dogs of her own and says it’s her first time fostering an animal. She says it’s been a rewarding experience. “It’s very enriching,” Norton said. “I love it. Jezebel has been very calm, […]
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