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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Ozarks. According to the National Weather Service of Springfield, the watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma until midnight. “The main threat is large hail with damaging winds. While the chance of a tornado is thankfully limited, it […]
Kansas joins multistate challenge against ‘Bidenbucks’ voter registration scheme
Kansas and a coalition of several Republican-led states joined a lawsuit to block the Biden administration from using taxpayer-funded federal agencies to register new voters and decried it an “unlawful” overreach that could result in millions of new Democratic registrants. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, claims the […]
Severe storm rips roof off home in Soldier
SOLDIER, KS (KSNT) – Another severe overnight storm left a couple in Soldier without a roof. Ron Youngs said he and his partner Pamela Powell were waiting out the weather at a friend’s house. They said it’s a good thing they weren’t at home. “I went around town to see if there was tree limbs […]
TPD arrests man after assault occurred near Hobby Lobby
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man has turned himself in after leaving the scene of an assault near a Hobby Lobby in Topeka, officials say. On July 25, 2024, officers with the Topeka Police Department responded to an assault just before 12:30 a.m. at 1900 SW Wanamaker Rd. Upon...
A four-decade tradition that began as a coffee conversation: Concordia Fall Fest
The catalyst for Concordia's modern Fall Fest began as an idea three residents shared during their regular morning coffee meeting at Lester's Sweet Shop more than 40 years ago. Art Slaughter, who owned Daylight Clothing in 1982, met with his two friends, Keith Palmquist, the then-owner of Palmquist Drug, and...
Amber Peery found guilty on all counts in deaths of Topeka girl scouts
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A woman accused of causing a deadly crash which claimed the lives of three Topeka girl scouts in 2022 has been found guilty Thursday. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay told 27 News on Aug. 15 that Amber Peery was found guilty during a jury trial of all counts. The trial lasted […]
Welcome back to school! USD 345 students back in class
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Back-to-school time continues in Topeka now that the Seaman district held its first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 14. First through 10th graders and part of the kindergarten classes are hitting the books once again in USD 345. Students with Elmont Elementary School arrived for...
New Oakland pool will open for one weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) is showing off a brand-new pool in the Oakland neighborhood Friday. The SCP+R posted to social media on Aug. 16 of the newly finished $4 million pool in the Oakland area. The pool will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 24 and will […]
Three candidates interested in Barton CC Trustees opening
The three candidates to fill a soon-to-be open seat on the Barton Community College Board of Trustees were introduced at Tuesday’s study session. Don Learned is resigning from the board after 19 years as a trustee to move to Texas. Chairman Mike Johnson and the rest of the trustees...
FidPick music competition and celebration of strings to return to Lawrence
An afternoon of music, food and fun will soon take place in Lawrence with the 43rd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, also known as FidPick. The free event, set for noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at South Park, will feature live performances, a band competition and individual instrument competitions.
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