TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sending nearly $30 million to Kansas to help with the replacement of lead pipes. Thins money comes from President Joe Biden’s ‘Investing in America Agenda’ to help the state of Kansas identify lead service lines and prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. In total, the…… MORE
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita firefighters have rescued a dog that became trapped in a storm drain. It happened Wednesday afternoon near MacArthur and Meridian in south Wichita. Someone called 911 after they say they saw the small terrier fall into a storm drain. Courtesy Wichita Fire Dept.Courtesy Wichita Fire Dept.Courtesy Wichita Fire Dept.Courtesy Wichita…… MORE
(NEXSTAR) – More than 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef are under recall, the USDA announced Wednesday, due to possible E. coli contamination. The recalled beef, which was processed at a Cargill Meat Solutions facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, was shipped to Walmart stores nationwide, the USDA initially announced. Cargill later said the affected product had only…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – K-State 105 Director Jessica Gnad joined the 27 News morning show to talk about the collaboration between K-State and Kansas Health System, the importance of healthcare in the rural community and ensuring all 105 counties in the Sunflower State have access to vital local care providers.… MORE
(NEXSTAR) – More than 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef are under recall, the USDA announced Wednesday, due to possible E. coli contamination. The recall was issued by Cargill Meat Solutions, a Pennsylvania-based company that distributes meat around the country. The recalled beef was shipped to Walmart stores nationwide, according to the USDA. The labels of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Wednesday, the Topeka Police Department responded to a house fire that caused thousands in damage. At 6:30 a.m., Topeka Fire Department crews responded to reports of a house fire in the 800 block of SW Frazier Ave. Crews found a single-story home with smoke and flames coming from the roof. Firefighters…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Serving in a clerical role overseas at a vital point in the Vietnam war, Army Veteran Bob Hauer supplied a critical infantry division with everything they’d need to get the job done. Originally from Kansas City Missouri, Hauer would soon call the Capital City home for most of his life. “My parents…… MORE
WESTMORELAND (KSNT) — Officials have identified the person who died in the tornado that hit Westmoreland Tuesday afternoon. Becky Ryan, Public Information Officer for Pottawatomie County has identified Ann Miller, 58, of Westmoreland as the person who died as a result of the EF3 tornado that hit Westmoreland Tuesday, April 30. Tornado damage: how to…… MORE
WESTMORELAND (KSNT) — A northeast Kansas community foundation is working to gather donations for the community after an EF3 tornado hit Westmoreland. The Caring Community Foundation announced it is inviting the public to donate to help the community of Westmoreland after the deadly EF3 tornado that hit the town, leaving three residents injured and one…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Residents are still recovering from the storms that devastated communities across Northeast Kansas on Tuesday, April 30. One family in Topeka lost their house, which is now split in half after a tree fell on top of it. Brittany Boothe, the homeowner told 27 News that they were getting ready to leave…… MORE
