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Man injured in Emporia after bike vs car crash

Man injured in Emporia after bike vs car crash

EMPORIA (KSNT) – A 35-year-old man is hospitalized following a bike vs. car crash in Emporia on Tuesday. The Emporia Police Department reports a 35-year-old was riding his bicycle northbound on State Street in the 1100 block while a 2010 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 74-year-old, was traveling westbound on 12th Avenue. The EPD said…MORE

Washburn University to host U.S. Court of Appeals judges

Washburn University to host U.S. Court of Appeals judges

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit will hear arguments for multiple cases at Washburn University later this week in a session open to the public. The panel will hear arguments for cases out of Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado regarding legal issues, immigration law, education…MORE

Funeral plans released for slain Kansas priest

Funeral plans released for slain Kansas priest

Context: The above video initially aired on April 4, 2025. SENECA (KSNT) – The funeral details have been released for a Kansas priest who was killed by gunfire in Seneca earlier this month. The Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Seneca posted on social media on Tuesday, April 8 that a mass will be held…MORE

Southeast 29th Street reopens to traffic in Topeka

Southeast 29th Street reopens to traffic in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Workers have reopened part of a busy southeast Topeka road to traffic this week as road work continues in the area. City spokesman Dan Garrett told 27 News that workers partially reopened Southeast 29th Street from Southeast Adams Street to Southeast California Avenue on Monday, April 7. He said one lane is…MORE

Car show season kicking off with charity event in Topeka

Car show season kicking off with charity event in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – With warmer weather on the way, car enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the third annual Dream Acres Charity Car Show. On June 28, all vehicles, including bikes, Jeeps and rat rods will be welcome to the car show located at 3158 SE 10th St. Participants will be able to watch or…MORE

K-State professor contributes to pain-relief solutions for livestock

K-State professor contributes to pain-relief solutions for livestock

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A Kansas State University professor is providing insight for a unique pain relief product for cattle with help from a local rancher. John Irvine never wants to see his animals hurt. Thanks to research from K-State, Professor Hans Coetzee is helping with pain relief efforts. Kansas lawmakers approve 12 new laws Monday…MORE

K-State Professor contributes to pain-relief solutions for livestock

K-State Professor contributes to pain-relief solutions for livestock

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A Kansas State University professor is providing insight for a unique pain relief product for cattle with help from a local rancher. John Irvine never wants to see his animals hurt. Thanks to research from K-State, Professor Hans Coetzee is helping with pain relief efforts. Kansas lawmakers approve 12 new laws Monday…MORE

Man arrested after alleged attack on TRM staff member

Man arrested after alleged attack on TRM staff member

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM) reports one of its staff members was injured last week during a “tragic incident” outside of the mission. Kim Turley with the TRM said in a press release the incident occurred on Friday, April 4 outside of mission. She said the TRM is working with the Topeka…MORE

TPS superintendent localizes department of education and federal funding cuts

TPS superintendent localizes department of education and federal funding cuts

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dr. Tiffany Anderson, superintendent for Topeka 501 schools, joined the 27 News morning show to discuss the Department of Education, being fearful of the unknown, encouraging people to look at what it means locally, being transparent and more. K-State Professor creates pain-relief solutions for livestock To hear more about what Anderson had…MORE

Pope Francis appoints new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Pope Francis appoints new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Shawn McKnight, S.Th.D., as the fifth archbishop and twelfth bishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The Vatican announced the resignation of Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and appointed McKnight on Tuesday. Naumann served as the spiritual father and shepherd of the Archdiocese since…MORE