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Kansas professor weighs in on Trump’s 100% foreign film tariffs

Kansas professor weighs in on Trump’s 100% foreign film tariffs

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Washburn University media professor and film industry veteran weighs in following President Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on foreign films. The announcement made Sunday, April 4 by Trump has sent the film industry into a frenzy, with shares of Warner Bros., Disney, Netflix and more entertainment companies taking a hit early…MORE

April Teacher of the Month: Sally Lopez

April Teacher of the Month: Sally Lopez

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Sally Lopez is a fifth-grade teacher at Oliver Brown Elementary School in Manhattan. Growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, Lopez went to Kansas City Kansas Community College before transferring to K-State and graduating with a bachelor’s in Elementary Education in 2021. Her dedication to learn and be the best teacher she can…MORE

Topeka partnership offers $8,200 in support for new moms

Topeka partnership offers $8,200 in support for new moms

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two Topeka organizations are partnering up to provide pregnancy, birth and postpartum support valued at $8,200 per participant. SENT, Inc. and the Topeka Doula Project announced a strategic partnership to provide care to mothers in southeast Topeka on Tuesday, May 6. The partnership will provide support through a package of maternal health…MORE

Topeka students celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Topeka students celebrate Cinco de Mayo

TOPEKA (KSNT) -This Cinco de Mayo, local students honored traditions through dance, food and music. Holy Family Catholic School students spent the past few months learning traditional Mexican dances and preforming them for their families and friends. Jacob Torrez, a parent of one of the students who performed, acknowledges why it’s important to do these…MORE

Emporia invites businesses to exporter roundtable

Emporia invites businesses to exporter roundtable

EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a roundtable event to help small to medium-sized businesses connect with resources to expand their exporting operations. The chamber will be partnering with the Kansas Department of Commerce’s International Division for the Kansas Exporters Roundtable at 11:30 a.m. on May 7 at the…MORE