KANSAS (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is alerting Kansans that a positive case of measles has been discovered. On Thursday, the KDHE reported that a resident in Stevens County tested positive for measles. The KDHE said it’s unknown if this case is linked to the ongoing measles outbreak in the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka native is coming home with a podium finish after competing in the World Special Olympics in Turin, Italy. According to a spokesperson from Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) , Bekah Henderson will be bringing home a bronze medal for her performance in the snowshoeing 50m. Henderson was one of five athletes…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – This year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house is taking shape. Drippé Homes is taking charge with building the new house and has recently had the cabinetry installed by Custom Wood Products. The home is located in Aquarian Acres and has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an entertainer’s kitchen and a three-car garage. It…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would include unborn children in child support cases, however, a recent amendment is receiving major pushback. House Bill 2062 is making progress after passing overwhelmingly in both chambers. Anti-abortion advocates like Kansans For Life (KFL) say many women in this situation believe this bill is…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) — A satanic ritual is set to take place at the Kansas capitol. Michael Stewart, founder and President of the ‘Satanic Grotto,’ will be leading a ‘Black Mass.’ In an exclusive interview with Nexstar’s Kansas Capitol Bureau, he called it an ‘act of defiance.’ “I’m hoping that our Legislature remembers that Kansas is…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local boxing legend will be stepping into the ring again for a Topeka Memorial Day event. On Thursday, Evergy Plaza announced that John ‘The Iron Man’ Cantrell will fight in the next Fight Night at Evergy Plaza 2.0 event. “Without further ado, John “The Iron Man” Cantrell will be coming back…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – On Thursday, Jess Buckholtz and Casey Woods discussed the Tyson plant closure and upcoming St. Patrick’s Day events on the 27 News morning show. Woods said local businesses have been picking up employees laid off following the Tyson closure. Woods said some of those employees have gone on to start their own…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A possible bomb cyclone storm system is set to spread severe weather across the Midwest. How will it impact northeast Kansas? According to 27 News Meteorologist Ely Millard, a storm system is expected to come off of the Rocky Mountains and rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours. Millard said most of…… MORE
Context: The above video aired Oct. 16, 2024. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating March 12 as KS-TF1 Hurricane Response Day on Wednesday. The proclamation came after the Kansas Task Force 1 (KS-TF1) was sent to Florida and North Carolina to help with damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton last…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – The City of Emporia has been selected as a nominee for USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for a third year. Emporia Main Street announced on Wednesday, March 12 that the city has been named a contender for the best main street. This isn’t the first year the city has been selected.…… MORE
