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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.
Contract for deed home sales used to be mostly unregulated in Kansas. A new law changes that.
Contracts for deed allow a homebuyer to make monthly payments directly to a seller instead of to a bank, with the expectation that the home’s title will be transferred to the buyer once all installments are paid.
‘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 […]
The Riley County Fair is off and running this year with plenty of attractions for the region
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley County Fair takes place in Manhattan this weekend. An annual tradition in the Manhattan area, the Riley County Fair is back for another summer for everyone. “We have a huge carnival here with We Entertainment, we’ve got more food vendors than we’ve ever had,...
Home City Community Foundation Fundraising to Enhance City Park
The Home City Community Benefit is fundraising for a $150,000 project to enhance Home City Park, aiming to provide family-friendly outdoor experiences. The upgrades are planned in five phases. Phase 1 includes ball field lights and fencing updates. Phase 2 focuses on the volleyball court, Phase 3 on dugout roofs and concessions, Phase 4 on playground equipment, and Phase 5 on the splash pad.
Riley County Fair begins a five-day run
The Riley County Fair opens at the County Fairgrounds on Thursday. 10:00 am Enter and Judge Open Class Garden/Crops/Flowers/Plants. 10:00 am Enter and Judge 4-H and Open Class Geology. 10:00 am Enter and Judge 4-H Forestry. 1:00 pm Enter and Judge 4-H Horticulture & Landscape Design. 1:00 pm Enter and...
It's as simple as ice cream: a community is coming together to renovate a playground
WASHINGTON, Kan. -- People always wonder how they can be a help in their community. But it really can be as simple as a small little ice cream stand. That is exactly what has happened in a Kansas town 20 minutes from the Nebraska border, Washington. An ice cream stand...
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...
Wamego arrest warrant scam tells victims to pay in Bitcoin
WAMEGO (KSNT) – The Wamego Police Department (WPD) took to social media to warn of a scam circulating the area claiming to be an arrest warrant for potential victims. On Thursday, July 25 the WPD shared that a victim received a call telling him there was a warrant for his arrest. The victim was sent […]
Riggins Jr. to represent Topeka Blazers in 2024 Junior Olympics
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Every Olympic athlete’s dream is to achieve a gold medal at the worlds biggest event in sports, and Topeka native, Brian Riggins, is starting his journey for that very dream right here in the Capital City. Brian Riggins Jr. is 10 years old and has been excelling in the track and field […]
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 […]
Temporary ramp closures planned for I-235 in Wichita
The Kansas Department of Transportation is planning short-term closures of ramps on Interstate 235 at the North Junction in Wichita. The closings will affect the ramp from northbound I-235 to northbound I-135 and the ramp from northbound I-235 to eastbound K-254. Crews will be working to install new sign footing...
BOOR: Mixed grass academy at Camp Aldrich
The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition is hosting a mixed grass academy in Barton County on August 13-15 at Camp Aldrich near Claflin. Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals. During the Mixed Grass Academy, you will...
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