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WATCH: Law enforcement circle Kansas Capitol ahead of ‘Black Mass’

WATCH: Law enforcement circle Kansas Capitol ahead of ‘Black Mass’

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Capitol Police are on standby in preparation for a Black Mass demonstration and counter-protest by a Kansas Satanic organization and other religious groups on Friday. 27 News will be covering the events as they unfold. Catholics and Christian groups across the state are responding to the satanic ritual on March 28. They’re…MORE

Satanic Grotto leader take away in handcuffs at the Kansas Statehouse

Satanic Grotto leader take away in handcuffs at the Kansas Statehouse

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Law enforcement officers took the leader of a satanic organization away Friday morning in handcuffs as protesters gathered at the Kansas Statehouse to voice their disagreements with a ‘Black Mass’ ceremony. Officers placed Michael Stewart, president of the Satanic Grotto, in handcuffs on Friday, March 28 as he attempted to hold a…MORE

Topeka group is all hands on deck to help end homelessness

Topeka group is all hands on deck to help end homelessness

TOPEKA (KSNT) – All Hands on Deck hosted its final community engagement session Thursday, March 28 in Topeka. The group is lead by the United Way of Kaw Valley and Compassion Strategies. This community session was aimed to help give people a better understanding of how to tackle the homeless issue and support systems. Kansas…MORE

Topeka unveils new ‘311’ hotline

Topeka unveils new ‘311’ hotline

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka is rolling out a new communications tool to help locals find answers to their questions fast. The City of Topeka announced on Tuesday, March 25 that it has created a new hotline for people who have questions about city services. While not available for use yet, people will soon be able…MORE

How to donate art supplies for Topeka children at NOTO

How to donate art supplies for Topeka children at NOTO

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The NOTO Arts Center is in need of donations for kids in the community. The youth art supply drive is happening at NOTO Arts Center, and you can donate your gently used art supplies. Kids in the community will “buy” the art supplies using special “NOTO bucks” that they can get by…MORE

Christian’s pray ahead of Black Mass at Kansas Statehouse

Christian’s pray ahead of Black Mass at Kansas Statehouse

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Christians are taking early action ahead of the Black Mass at the capitol building. A group of Christians are participating in “Raise the Praise”, in preparation for the Black Mass Friday, March 28. After the announcement of the Black Mass by the Satanic Grotto last month, Christians traveled from all over the…MORE

Kansas firefighters use new communication technology to help fight grassfires

Kansas firefighters use new communication technology to help fight grassfires

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Prescribed burns are a common practice for farmers, but firefighters say it gets dangerous as weather conditions fluctuate each day. Firefighters say communication is essential to keep residents safe, which is why they have new technology to make a difference. Ping pong size hail possible in parts of NE Kansas “Recently, all…MORE

Kansas agencies team up in effort to stop deadly crashes

Kansas agencies team up in effort to stop deadly crashes

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Multiple state agencies are teaming up with the goal of preventing traffic crashes that result in injuries and fatalities.   The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Highway Patrol (KHP), Department of Health and Environment and other several state agencies met at the Capitol Thursday for the second annual Drive to Zero Day event.…MORE

Topeka discusses projected $3.2m Special Street Fund deficit

Topeka discusses projected $3.2m Special Street Fund deficit

TOPEKA (KSNT)—The City of Topeka is discussing using its sales tax initiative and the General Fund to address a projected Special Street Fund deficit. The City of Topeka Policy & Finance Committee heard from Budget Manager Karisa Muiller that the city is projecting a deficit of $3,239,937 in 2026 for the Special Street Fund during…MORE

54 animals rescued from ‘poor conditions’ in La Crosse

54 animals rescued from ‘poor conditions’ in La Crosse

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Rush County Sheriff’s Office said 54 animals were rescued from “poor living conditions” during an investigation this week into a report of a stolen firearm. Two people were arrested. While at the La Crosse home, deputies discovered poor conditions and numerous animals inside. They obtained a search warrant, and the…MORE