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Giant crop art portrait of Kamala Harris in Lawrence, Kansas, now complete with Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had many firsts in the three weeks since Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate. A huge rally in Philadelphia after his announcement, a national speech in Chicago to accept the nomination, and now a quarter-acre portrait in Lawrence, Kansas. When world-renowned crop artist...
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ nova to shine over Kansas next month
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new light will appear in the night sky next month above Kansas thanks to an exploding star thousands of light years away from Earth. NASA Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson told 27 News people may see a curious new light in the night sky during the month of September. The light […]
Ex-Kansas Bank CEO Sentenced to Over 24 Years for $47 Million Crypto Fraud
From CEO to prisoner: Ex-Kansas bank chief sentenced to 293 months for $47M crypto ‘pig butchering’ scam that bankrupted the bank. A former Kansas bank executive was sentenced to 293 months in federal prison for embezzling $47.1 million in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that led to the collapse of Heartland Tri-State Bank (HTSB).
Driver ticketed for traveling 112mph on Interstate 70
DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement across Kansas continue to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit, despite a statewide campaign to crack down on excessive speeding. Kansas Highway Trooper Rice was in Salina for specialized training at the KHP Academy this week. On his way back east,...
KHP kept pups cool in Riley County in triple digit heat
RILEY COUNTY —In the 100+ degree heat on Sunday, service, courtesy and protection were front and center, according to a social media report from the Kansas Highway Patrol. Trooper Ryan Davis came across a disabled vehicle on Interstate 70 in Riley County. With the extreme temperatures, he made sure the occupants—and their pups, Milo and Kenai—stayed cool in his patrol car while waiting for a tow.
Cheney Reservoir dips below 60 percent full
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The water level at Cheney Reservoir continues to drop. As of Saturday, the lake reached a new low, falling to 59.98 percent and 7.34 feet below normal. The City of Wichita and surrounding areas rely on the reservoir for much of the water supply. These falling...
Inaugural Silent Disco lights up downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - While people were dancing the night away at Evergy Plaza, no music could be heard, but that does not mean people weren’t rocking out to some tunes. Evergy Plaza hosted the first-ever Silent Disco, in which participants put on special Bluetooth headphones that connected to various DJs. From there, each individual could change to dial on the headphones as they desire. The options included country, top 40, hip-hop, and E.D.M.
Child seriously injured after Atchison Co crash during chase
(KAIR)--A one-year-old child was seriously injured after a rollover crash on an Atchison County road early Sunday evening during a police pursuit. According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol, 28-year-old Maria Papalas, of Atchison, was driving a Toyota Corolla southbound on Sherman Road, about five miles south of Atchison, at a high rate of speed attempting to elude law enforcement when she lost control of the vehicle on a curve shortly after 5:30.
Buer celebrates 25 years at First Bank Kansas
First Bank Kansas proudly celebrates Kent Buer, President and CEO, for 25 years with the organization. Kent was raised on a farm near Norway in Republic County, KS. With two older brothers, he realized he would need to find a different career path other than farming. A part-time summer job at a local bank piqued his interest in finance. Kent earned a Finance Degree from Kansas State University that prepared him to accept an offer as a Financial Examiner with the State of Kansas Banking Department based in the Salina field office.
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