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Four arrested at Kansas ‘Black Mass,’ KHP issues statement

Four arrested at Kansas ‘Black Mass,’ KHP issues statement

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Four people were arrested, after a satanic ritual turned violent at the Kansas statehouse on Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol said that Satanic Grotto Leader, Michael Stewart, 42, along with three others were taken into custody. One of those arrested includes a 21-year-old man who got into a heated fight with Stewart…MORE

The Topeka Zoo is getting a new exhibit

The Topeka Zoo is getting a new exhibit

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center is getting a new exhibit, along with some new animals for Spring 2025. Visitors will get the chance to see Sumatran tigers up close. The new Tiger Trails and Den Academy lets you see tigers all year round. The trail goes all around the tiger exhibit.…MORE

Protesters talk reasons for attending satanic ‘Black Mass’ in Topeka

Protesters talk reasons for attending satanic ‘Black Mass’ in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many Catholics and Christians gathered at the Kansas Statehouse Friday to protest the satanic ‘Black Mass’ ceremony. It was a peaceful, but tense day at the south steps of the Kansas Statehouse on March 28. Catholics and Christians from all over the area spent the morning praying, countering the highly anticipated and…MORE

Kansas measles outbreak likely to grow: KDHE

Kansas measles outbreak likely to grow: KDHE

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas health officials are releasing new information Friday in connection to a growing measles outbreak in the southwestern part of the state. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued an alert on March 28 stating the current measles outbreak has ties to cases being reported in New Mexico and Texas. The…MORE

Former Olathe teacher sentenced to over 5 years in prison on sex crimes

Former Olathe teacher sentenced to over 5 years in prison on sex crimes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Friday, March 28, a now-former Olathe North High School choir teacher was sentenced to more than five years in prison after he had sex with a student. The Johnson County district attorney said Micah Horton was sentenced to 68 months in prison for two counts of unlawful sexual relations, and…MORE

WATCH: Satanic Grotto leader taken away in handcuffs at the Kansas Statehouse

WATCH: Satanic Grotto leader taken away in handcuffs at the Kansas Statehouse

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Law enforcement officers arrested the leader of a satanic organization Friday morning along with a handful of others at the Kansas Statehouse who were present to participate in or protest against a ‘Black Mass’ ceremony. Officers tackled Michael Stewart, president of the Satanic Grotto, to the floor inside the statehouse rotunda on…MORE

New ‘blackout’ style license plates may be coming to Kansas

New ‘blackout’ style license plates may be coming to Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers in Kansas are giving their approval for new legislation that would allow state residents to purchase sleek new ‘blackout’ license plates in the years ahead. Lawmakers and the Kansas Division of Vehicles (DOV) pushed for the introduction of legislation earlier this year to add some new distinctive license plate option for…MORE

Kansas gov. approves 8 new laws Friday

Kansas gov. approves 8 new laws Friday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly approved multiple bills this week which will now become new laws in the Sunflower State. Kelly announced on Friday, March 28 that she has approved eight new laws this past week. These new laws include the following: House Bill 2092 – updates reporting and audit requirements for Professional…MORE

I-70 resurfacing project starts soon west of Topeka

I-70 resurfacing project starts soon west of Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Road crews will begin a resurfacing project on an eight-mile stretch of I-70 next week. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said in a press release that workers will begin an eight-mile mill and overlay project on Tuesday, April 1. Work will take place from K-30 in Wabaunsee County…MORE