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July heat settling back in on Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The last weekend in July is shaping up to have some typical Kansas heat, but next week could get dangerous for much of the area as highs are likely to top 100 degrees on a large scale. We’ve issued Weather Alert Days for Tuesday and Wednesday as those could be some of the hottest days we’ve had all summer.
Lawmakers passed a new abortion reporting law, but Kansas won't enforce it ahead of trial
Kansas won't enforce a new law requiring abortion providers to ask patients why they are seeking an abortion and report the answers to the government. The new law went into effect July 1 but has become embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit from abortion providers, and now the state has agreed not to enforce it ahead of a trial next summer. ...
‘Angry voters’: Kansas election director on Postal Service crush
KANSAS (KSNT) – Kansas Election Director Bryan Caskey shared concerns over the U.S. Postal Service being able to handle the upcoming crush of mail-in ballots. According to a report from The Associated Press, election directors from across the country voiced concerns over the possibility of ballots not being delivered in time to be counted in […]
Academics, Arts, and Athletics at St. George’s Independent School
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Luke Pruett, Head of School for St. George’s Independent School (SGIS), who shares some of his personal background and why he’s so excited to step into his new role after being part of the SGIS family and sending his three boys to the school over the last six years. St. George’s Independent School was founded in 1959 and is a city-spanning network of three campuses covering all grade levels, PK-12, with nearly 1,000 students from 50 zip codes.
Topeka man arrested in connection to starting central Topeka house fire
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was arrested in connection to starting central Topeka house fire. According to Topeka Fire Department, an Investigation Unit responded to a fire at 1305 SW Western Ave. and later determined it was an incendiary fire. On Thursday, July 25, as a result of...
These are the candidates on the ballot in Topeka for August primary election
Early voting is already underway in Shawnee County for the Aug. 6 primary election. Whether you are advance voting in-person, voting early by mail or going in-person on Election Day, here's what is on the ballot. Kansas' 2nd Congressional District ...
Wendy Damman-Bednar and Alexis Simmons on Democratic primary ballot for House District 58
Voters will have two choices in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary for House District 58. Wendy Damman-Bednar and Alexis Simmons are both running for the House seat, which represents portions of central and East Topeka. The winner is set to face Republican Michael Mathewson in the Nov. 5 general election. The Capital-Journal posed the...
Heartland Motorsports Park auction closes as mystery buyer purchases all parcels
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The auction for Heartland Motorsports Park has ended ahead of the expected deadline Wednesday due to an undisclosed offer for the race track and surrounding land. 27 News confirms with Shawn Terrel, a representative of United Country | Heritage Brokers & Auctioneers, the auction for Heartland Motorsports Park has closed ahead of […]
Topeka National Player of the Year NiJa Canady transfers into Big 12
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The best player in college softball in 2024, Topeka’s NiJa Canady, will play for a new school next season. Canady plans to transfer to Texas Tech for her final two seasons of college, the former Stanford pitcher announced on social media Wednesday. 27 News was among the first to originally confirm Canady’s […]
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