Paxico
LATEST NEWS
Sheriff: Victim of fatal Kan. motorcycle crash found in ravine
SHAWNEE COUNTY—Investigators found the body of a fatal Kansas motorcycle crash. Just after 8a.m. Monday, the Topeka Police Department requested assistance from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office in searching for a missing Topeka man. Just before 10a.m., deputies with the Sheriff’s Office located the body of 80-year-old Lowell...
Topeka police investigate bank robbery
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating a reported bank robbery in downtown Topeka Tuesday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols said in a press release on July 23 TPD officers were called around 10:30 a.m. to US Bank at 719 South Kansas Avenue on reports a man made demands for cash […]
10th annual Everybody Counts to provide social services for homeless children, families
The 10th annual Everybody Counts event is set to return later this summer. Organizer Deb Nuss said the event was formed ten years ago following a report delivered to the USD 383 Board of Education on homeless children in the school district. “At the time, there were about 250 children...
Cooltura Conexion combines cultural diversity with fun at grand opening Friday
A new business committed to celebrating the community’s diverse cultures just opened in downtown Emporia. Cooltura Conexion is a new space dedicated to showcasing different cultures and fostering cultural awareness in Emporia. Located in the former Casa Ramos building, the space has been transformed to function as an event space equipped for live music, dancing, food, a full bar and more.
One-day event for free school sports physicals in Great Bend
The University of Kansas Health System, in collaboration with USD 428, will offer free school sports physicals for the 2024-2025 school year for area middle and high school students. Free sports physicals for middle and high school students will be provided at a single event on a walk-in basis only.
A Democratic face-off in Kansas City, Kansas
20-year-old Ephren Taylor III is running in the Democratic primary for the Kansas Senate's 4th District, challenging longtime incumbent state Sen. David Haley. In a KCUR debate, the two candidates clashed on taxes and whether the state should bring over the Chiefs. Steve Kraske spoke with the candidates about the...
Kansas officials comment on election impact following cyber outage
KANSAS (KSNT) – Working for you, 27 News reached out to state and local election officials to see if the recent Microsoft/Crowdstrike cyber outage impacted advance voting in Kansas. On July 19, cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike reported a global outage when a faulty update was sent to computers running Microsoft Windows. News outlets in Arizona reported that […]
State health experts discuss need to protect growing number of older Kansans from abuse
Kansas health care experts want to develop more partnerships and policies to protect older residents from abuse. Public health officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and the Kansas Department for Children and Families recently discussed approaching an aging population and their abuse as public […] The post State health experts discuss need to protect growing number of older Kansans from abuse appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Kansas internet providers to receive $22.7m in broadband grants
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly announced that 12 internet service providers would receive $22.7 to improve broadband access in 14 rural Kansas counties. As part of the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants, $10 million is being paired with $12.7 in matching funds to provide a $22.7 investment into rural Internet projects. […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.