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Topeka family asks support for son’s second battle with cancer

Topeka family asks support for son’s second battle with cancer

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka family is asking for its community’s support as their son battles cancer for the second time. Isaac Reynolds, an 8-year-old boy from Topeka, is facing his second battle with cancer in two years. According to a GoFundMe created by his mom, Jill Reynolds, in November 2023, Isaac was initially diagnosed…MORE

Trump cuts impact Kansas health care, mental health funding

Trump cuts impact Kansas health care, mental health funding

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Trump administration terminated more than $30 million in health care grants, resulting in the loss of dozens of jobs and leaving communities without services. Governor Laura Kelly’s office announced in a news release Thursday, May 8 that President Donald Trump’s administration abruptly “unilateral termination’ of more than $33 million in grants…MORE

Lawrence Catholics celebrate first American Pope

Lawrence Catholics celebrate first American Pope

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – History was made in the Vatican Thursday, May 8 as an American was chosen as the first Catholic Pope. The conclave elected Robert Prevost, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. At the St. Lawrence Catholic Center at the University of Kansas, dozens of students and community members gathered to watch as the…MORE

Evergy to pay shareholders after favorable earnings report

Evergy to pay shareholders after favorable earnings report

Video aired Aug. 11, 2024. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Evergy announced that it would be paying shareholders a dividend after it reported a $2.3 million earnings increase. According to Evergy’s Q1 2025 Earnings press release, the company had favorable earnings that it attributed to retail rates, transmission revenue, favorable weather and decreased transmission charges in Kansas.…MORE

Deputies working deadly car vs. pedestrian crash in Shawnee Co.

Deputies working deadly car vs. pedestrian crash in Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Deputies are actively working the scene of a deadly crash in Shawnee County. The sheriff’s office reported that they are working a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that happened at 4:41 a.m. near Northwest 39th Street and Northwest Carlson Road. Three people seriously injured in Geary Co. Crash The sheriff’s office reported…MORE

Parade announced for Clay Center’s 150th birthday

Parade announced for Clay Center’s 150th birthday

CLAY CENTER (KSNT) – Grow Clay County will host a festival and parade to celebrate Clay Center’s 150th birthday later this year. Grow Clay County said the theme for this year’s Piotique Fall Festival will be “Stars, Stripes & Small Town Pride.” The festival will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 27 this year…MORE

Deputies working deadly crash in Shawnee Co.

Deputies working deadly crash in Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Deputies are actively working the scene of a deadly crash in Shawnee County. The sheriff’s office reported that they are working a crash that happened at 4:41 a.m. near Northwest 39th Street and Northwest Carlson Road. Three people seriously injured in Geary Co. Crash The sheriff’s office reported that Carlson Road…MORE

Three people seriously injured in Geary Co. Crash

Three people seriously injured in Geary Co. Crash

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – Three people were seriously injured in a head-on crash in Geary County on Wednesday. At 2:17 p.m., a 16-year-old male was driving north in a Toyota Corolla on U-77. A 62-year-old woman was driving a Chevy Cruze south in the right lane of U-77. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP),…MORE

What do Kansas Catholics want from the next Pope?

What do Kansas Catholics want from the next Pope?

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Wednesday, May 7 marks the official start to the Catholic Church’s search for the 267th leader. 27 News met with a local spiritual leader to find out what they hope for in the next Pope. Father Leo Blasi at Seven Dolors Catholic Parish in Manhattan, said Pope Francis was definitely a Pope…MORE

Veteran Salute: Helping veterans work through trauma

Veteran Salute: Helping veterans work through trauma

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Pervis Poe was born in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up, he didn’t always feel supported. He says he internalized a lot of chaos and confusion. To stay out of trouble, he decided to go into the service. After years of hard work aboard the aircraft carrier, he was finally promoted by his captain.…MORE