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Population 9: These are the least populated towns in Kansas
KANSAS (KSNT) – Working for you, 27 News dug into data from the U.S. Census Bureau to see which towns had the smallest populations in Kansas. The Census Bureau keeps track of the populations of cities and incorporated places across the state. In total, there are 626 locations the Census Bureau keeps track of. In […]
Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin
Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran celebrated that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will not request regulation of water rights in the Rattlesnake Creek Basin for 2025. In 2023, Governor Kelly and Senator Moran urged USFWS to seek a sustainable and viable solution with area irrigators and water users that secures USFWS’s senior water right while minimizing the impact on the local economy.
Big game, carcass movement regulations up for discussion at upcoming KDWP meeting
INDEPENDENCE (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife commissioners are due to gather in Independence for their next meeting on the latest outdoor topics in the state. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) commissioners will hold their next public meeting at noon on Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Independence Gun Club Heritage Center. Only one action item is listed for the meeting on fire extinguisher requirements for Class A and Class 1, 2 and 3 vessels.
Kansas ranks as one of the least fun states: WalletHub study
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A recent study from WalletHub paints a bleak picture for Kansans as it places the Sunflower State near the bottom of its list of fun states to live in. WalletHub released the results of its “Most Fun States in America (2024)” study on Monday, Aug. 20, ranking all 50 states of most […]
Haven USD 312 seeking to reduce absenteeism
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Haven USD 312 is giving some statistics on attendance as school gets started this fall, to help kids stay on track. "It starts with just getting kids into the building, and our chronic absentee rate has dropped over the last few years as we've kind of got further away on this side of COVID, and so we're down at like 12 and a half percent, but we certainly wanna keep dropping that," said USD 312 Superintendent Craig Idacavage. "Just sharing stuff with parents and helping educate our stakeholders."
Lansing mom warns State Board of Education about effects of Second Step middle school curriculum
Kirsten Workman of Lansing says her research shows the Second Step Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program for middle schoolers is ineffective in improving student outcomes or decreasing behavior incidents, promotes social activism and Critical Race Theory, and has a history of using outside resources to expose children to sexually explicit content.
Topeka Zoo has event planned for Dog Days of summer
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo will be celebrating an event to bring awareness to endangered African carnivores. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, the Topeka Zoo will celebrate World African Painted Dog Day. African Painted Dogs are one of the most endangered carnivores in Africa. There are less than 7,000 […]
Life-saving drug rescues Topekans from opioid overdoses
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A large shadow looms over the city of Topeka, affecting many of its residents. ”We have a huge opioid crisis here in Topeka, among youth and homeless. It doesn’t discriminate. It’s of all ages, all walks of life,” said Kathleen Link of Positive Connections.
Amy France Elected National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman During Annual August Board Meeting
LUBBOCK, TX (August 21, 2024)—The National Sorghum Producers board of directors elected Amy France of Scott City, Kansas, as chairwoman at the board’s annual August board and budget meeting. “It is a true honor to serve as chairwoman of NSP. Just as in farming, many fine people have...
‘Family Park’ opens in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A highly-anticipated park has officially opened in Southwest Topeka. Family Park, the first park in Shawnee County in 50 years, is welcoming visitors. Shawnee County Parks and Rec held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park on Wednesday. The park offers several amenities, including 16 pickleball courts. The sport is growing in popularity […]
Southwest Community Fiesta coming Sept. 14-15
September is rapidly approaching, and one of the many holidays commemorated in during the month is Hispanic Heritage Month, which Liberal will be looking to kick off with a bang. The 2024 Southwest Community Fiesta will be taking place the weekend of Sept. 15. Everything will begin Saturday, Sept. 14...
It was quite the summer for the Wellington Dukes 12-and-under baseball team
By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — While there is a lot of optimism for this year’s Wellington high school sports teams, there is plenty to look forward to in the future. This summer, the Wellington 12-and-under baseball team had an outstanding year. The “Dukes” consisted of Kayden Clark,...
Progress on New CTE Building
This October, teachers will be able to move into their new rooms in the added Innovation Center. This will be an exciting and bigger addition to Washburn Rural High School. Teresa Golden, Career Development Coordinator, mentions, ¨The building is about 70 percent complete and will anticipate to be complete by late October. The current plan is for students to move into new spaces around November and December. CTE programs are benefiting from the Innovation Center. For example, the Hospitality & Tourism Pathway has been renovated and will be ready for a new Culinary experience in just a few short weeks. Students are already experiencing a new classroom and residential kitchens.¨
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