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How to prepare your lawn for upcoming rain in NE Kansas

How to prepare your lawn for upcoming rain in NE Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – As the saying goes, ‘April showers bring May flowers’. With rain expected to hit early Thursday, April 17, Saturday and Sunday, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your lawn. But what’s the best way to go about it? “Springs a tough time, so we’re deciding in spring, do I…MORE

Riley County officials share ways to prevent measles

Riley County officials share ways to prevent measles

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Wednesday, April 15, an update on the measles outbreak in Kansas. State health officials now confirming 37 total cases. All of them stretching across eight counties in southwest Kansas. Most people infected are children. According to the CDC, measles is very contagious. The incubation period for the virus can be up to…MORE

Shawnee County students get a taste of the farm life

Shawnee County students get a taste of the farm life

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County second graders got a tasty lesson in agriculture on Wednesday, and it all started with a slice of pizza. ‘From Farm To You’ took place on April 16 at the Domer Livestock Arena inside the Stormont Vail Events Center. Second graders from all over the county met cows, pigs and hens…MORE

Lawsuit: KU Health worker accessed records of 400+ patients, including nude photos

Lawsuit: KU Health worker accessed records of 400+ patients, including nude photos

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A class action lawsuit has been filed after attorneys say a physical therapist with the University of Kansas Health System “unlawfully accessed” files, including “potentially nude clinical photographs,” of more than 400 patients who had sought care at a separate Kansas hospital. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court…MORE

Topeka police partner with Historic Harley-Davidson to offer biker classes

Topeka police partner with Historic Harley-Davidson to offer biker classes

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) and Historic Harley-Davidson are working together to offer a “biker basics” class later this month. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka said in a press release that TPD officers will be holding the Biker Basics Training event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April…MORE

Capper Foundation giving back to volunteers this week

Capper Foundation giving back to volunteers this week

TOPEKA (KSNT) – In recognition of National Volunteer Month, the Capper Foundation will be giving back in a Volunteer Thank You Event this week. The Capper Foundation will be set up in its east parking lot from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at 3500 Southwest 10th Avenue to give snacks and…MORE

Condemned east Topeka apartment cited for trash, vehicle violations

Condemned east Topeka apartment cited for trash, vehicle violations

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka is citing a local apartment complex for multiple violations this week. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka told 27 News the city’s Property Maintenance Unit confirmed Timberlee Apartments is not removing trash from its dumpsters. The east Topeka apartments are being fined daily for multiple violations such…MORE

Man sentenced for death of 23-year-old Holton man

Man sentenced for death of 23-year-old Holton man

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man charged in connection with the shooting death of a Holton man in 2023 near Washburn University received his sentence Tuesday. 27 News checked court records this week which show that Aaron A. Serrano, 34, was sentenced to 52 months or just over four years in prison on April 15. Aaron…MORE

Transport incidents lead workplace deaths in Kansas

Transport incidents lead workplace deaths in Kansas

KANSAS (KSNT) – Transportation incidents make up 70% of all deadly work injuries in Kansas, according to the most recent Fatal Work Injuries report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS reports that, in 2023, there were 53 deadly work injuries in Kansas, according to the report issued on March 25, 2025. Deadly workplace…MORE