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Kansas courts cyber attack impacts 150,000 people

Kansas courts cyber attack impacts 150,000 people

TOPEKA (KSNT) – State officials are working to get in touch with people who’s personal information was accessed after a cybersecurity incident last October. Oct. 12, 2023, a “sophisticated foreign cyberattack” on the state’s Judicial Branch temporarily stalled any technological court systems, making the courts go back to a paper filing system. A thorough examination…MORE

Woman shot, man injured after dog attack in Lawrence

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A woman was shot and a man was injured after a woman’s dog got loose and attacked a man and his dog in Lawrence on Monday. The shooting happened around noon on Ash Street between 7th and 8th streets. Topeka police accuse man of trying to set school on fire According…MORE

Progress is being made on Topeka’s St. Jude Dream Home

Progress is being made on Topeka’s St. Jude Dream Home

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A lot of progress has been made on the house for Topeka’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! The walls on the inside and outside of the house have begun being painted. A lot of landscape work is being done on the outside as well. Man arrested for shooting at Topeka police “We’re…MORE

Dillons brings back 5% discount day for older adults this May

Dillons brings back 5% discount day for older adults this May

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Midwestern supermarket chain is offering some shoppers a special discount later this week. Dillons Food Stores announced in a press release that customers who are 55-years-old or older can take advantage of a 5% discount on in-store purchases on Wednesday, May 8. Shoppers need only ask their cashier to apply the…MORE

Kansas Turnpike getting rid of storm shelters as toll plazas go cashless

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Some tornado shelters are going away on the Kansas Turnpike. Right now, drivers can find 21 storm shelters at toll plazas across the state, but soon, the agency will get rid of them as they reconfigure the plaza for cashless tolling. The Kansas Turnpike Authority installed them with staff in mind.…MORE

$1 million Mega Millions prize claimed in northeast Kansas

$1 million Mega Millions prize claimed in northeast Kansas

OVERLAND PARK (KSNT) – The winner of a Mega Millions lottery ticket valued at $1 million has stepped forward to claim the prize. Cory Thone with the Kansas Lottery says the ticket, originally sold on April 9, was claimed Friday, May 3. The winner is choosing to remain anonymous. The winning numbers were 34-43-51-52-69 with…MORE

Kansas gov. honors the state’s top high school students

Kansas gov. honors the state’s top high school students

TOPEKA (KSNT) – High school students from across the Sunflower State were honored for their hard work in the Capital City Sunday. Gov. Laura Kelly recognized this year’s recipients of the 41st annual Scholars Award program. Only the top 1% of high school students in Kansas qualify for this award which is based on the…MORE

City of Topeka given $488k grant for domestic violence prevention

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka has been awarded a grant from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide a treatment program to victims of domestic violence. A division of the DOJ, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is awarding more than $488,000 in grants to improve treatment at local providers Halley Counseling…MORE

New art museum coming soon to Manhattan

New art museum coming soon to Manhattan

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A new art museum is set to open its doors to the Manhattan community in the fall of this year.  The construction of ‘The Museum of Art + Light’ is coming together piece by piece. The $60 Million project is funded by Kansas Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bonds, personal gifts from founders, community members…MORE

Kansas gov. orders flags to fly at half-staff

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering flags across the state to fly at half-staff on Thursday later this week. Kelly made the announcement on Monday, May 6 that flags will fly at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday, May 9. This is to honor the life and service of former Kansas…MORE