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KHP releases name of man killed in crash with trooper
The Kansas Highway Patrol has released the name of the person killed in a crash with a trooper on Monday. The trooper was trying to get to the scene of a fatal crash in Sheridan County and crashed into an SUV.
U.S. 283 to be resurfaced in Graham County
NORTON — The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun a resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 283 in Graham County. Project work will consist of a surface recycle and chip seal on 12.6 miles of U.S. 283 starting 2.7 miles north of the Trego County line and ending approximately one mile south of the U.S. 24 junction.
Marion woman told investigators she deleted texts with police chief to avoid rumor of affair
TOPEKA — Kari Newell told investigators she agreed to delete text messages she exchanged with former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody in part because she was worried her ex-husband would accuse the two of having an affair. Court records released Tuesday reveal Newell’s explanation — and a clandestine court hearing that could allow their text […]
Missing in Kansas: Eric Marko
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Police are searching for a Wichita man who has been missing since earlier this month. Eric Marko, 36, was last heard from on August 1. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says Marko is 5'11" tall, weighs 150 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. In a...
Country star Chris Janson set for live Topeka show
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Country music star Chris Janson is due to perform live in Topeka later this year at the Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Shawn Brian, marketing coordinator at TPAC, issued a press release Monday, Aug. 20 stating that Janson’s performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Ticket prices range from […]
Block party and vendor market kicks-off as students return to Emporia
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Jess Buchholz and Casey Woods with the Emporia Main Street join the 27 News Morning crew ahead of two events making their way to Emporia. Up first is the Welcome Back Student Block Party in downtown Emporia taking place on Monday Aug. 19 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the evening. Down […]
Aaron Watson opens McCain Performance Series season
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series kicks off the season with country star Aaron Watson at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. For more than 20 years, Aaron Watson has traveled the land as country music's ultimate underdog troubadour — an independent artist with the spirit of the American frontier in his veins and a self-made empire to match. Working without corporate backers, he reached the Top 10 of Billboard's country album chart five separate times, including "The Underdog," his 2015 set that landed at number one.
Caney Grocery Financial Situation Better
Under the advisement of American Wholesale Grocers, the Caney Grocery is sustaining itself. The store was one of the topics discussed during a lighter session of last night's Caney City Council. City Administrator Kelley Zellner says the numbers are beginning to balance. Zellner credits AWG for their help in getting...
Move-in week is here for KU and Haskell students; here’s some helpful info
Welcome, new and returning University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University students and families. Here’s some basic info for those we’re welcoming to town — and for locals who want to avoid the traffic. Coming into town:. Kansas Highway 10 is almost entirely open. If you’re...
Man accused of shooting & killing dog in Baxter Springs
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Authorities say a dispute between neighbors ends with the death of a family pet. Deputies responded to a residence in rural Baxter Springs around nine Monday night for a report of gunshots. Investigators said Charles Jarrett, 22, drove down the road to his neighbor’s house where he shot and killed the neighbor’s family dog.
Pilot Club of Great Bend receives $1,000 grant from Wheatland Electric
Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WEC) announced that the Pilot Club of Great Bend has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the WEC Sharing Success Fund. This grant will be used to help underwrite an upcoming autism workshop designed to educate teachers and families about available support and services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Downtown Emporia drainage still being discussed after Aug. 13 flooding
Conversations continue about ways to improve Emporia’s stormwater drainage, specifically in parts of downtown, after heavy rainfall during the early-morning hours of Aug. 13. Storms dumped anywhere from 4-6.25 inches of rain in a two-hour stretch across town. Both Emporia Public Works Director Dean Grant and Emporia Main Street...
City of Salina gives update on recovery efforts following windstorm
The City of Salina will begin the final sweep of the city for limb collection very soon, so it is recommended that all limb debris that you need collected be placed at the curb as soon as possible. The City’s dedicated teams and resources are working tirelessly to ensure the city is swiftly returned to its pre-storm condition.
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