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Man sentenced for killing coworker at Reser’s Fine Foods in Topeka

Man sentenced for killing coworker at Reser’s Fine Foods in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Shawnee County judge sentenced a local man to almost 20 years in prison for his part in a deadly shooting at a Topeka food plant. Eddie Holmes, 66, was sentenced to 233 months in prison for shooting and killing 39-year-old Reginald D. Privette Jr. of Topeka in 2024. He pleaded guilty…MORE

Man sentenced for deadly Reser’s Fine Foods shooting in Topeka

Man sentenced for deadly Reser’s Fine Foods shooting in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Shawnee County judge sentenced a local man to almost 20 years in prison for his part in a deadly shooting at a Topeka food plant. Eddie Holmes, 66, was sentenced to 233 months in prison for shooting and killing 39-year-old Reginald D. Privette Jr. of Topeka in 2024. He pleaded guilty…MORE

Tulip Time just around the corner for Shawnee County

Tulip Time just around the corner for Shawnee County

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County residents will soon be able to visit local public gardens to see tens of thousands of flowering tulips. Jerold Binkley Tulip Time 2025 will feature two special events in April. Visitors will be able to see lighted displays, illuminated tulips and large flowers. One of the events will see a…MORE

Silver Alert issued for missing Sheridan County man

Silver Alert issued for missing Sheridan County man

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for an 88-year-old missing Sheridan County man. Duane E. Wente is 5 feet, 6 inches, weighs 200 pounds, and is possibly wearing glasses, dark blue jeans, and a brown plaid shirt. He was last seen driving a gold 2011 Chrysler Town and Country with…MORE

Cats with bird flu reported in Manhattan

Cats with bird flu reported in Manhattan

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A veterinary hospital in Manhattan is reporting that two cats have tested positive for bird flu. On Thursday, March 6, the TimberCreek Veterinary Hospital located in Manhattan warned Pottawatomie County residents that two cats had tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the county. “Mammals in general are going to be…MORE

When do Topeka, Shawnee County pools reopen in 2025?

When do Topeka, Shawnee County pools reopen in 2025?

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Workers in Shawnee County and Topeka are getting ready to reopen local pools this year as temperatures warm with the arrival of spring. Sean Zears with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) told 27 News his department is looking to reopen all of its aquatic centers by May 24, 2025. People…MORE

Bicyclist seriously injured after Riley Co. crash

Bicyclist seriously injured after Riley Co. crash

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A bicyclist in Manhattan was seriously injured after a crash in Riley County on Sunday. At 12:59 p.m., the 54-year-old male bicyclist was riding southbound on the shoulder of K113. A 19-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet Trax south on K113. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the Chevy Trax drifted…MORE

Visit Wichita talks Sharks exhibit and NCAA

Visit Wichita talks Sharks exhibit and NCAA

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Jemelle Holopirek, the Director of Public Works for Visit Wichita, joined the 27 News Morning Show to discuss some exciting events! Holopirek talked about a new travel exhibit: Sharks at Exploration Place, which is there until May. The exhibit is from Australia and has life-size sharks that look and feel real. DOGE…MORE

K-Nation (3/9/25) – Senior Day, Big 12 Tournament, postseason media and more

K-Nation (3/9/25) – Senior Day, Big 12 Tournament, postseason media and more

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This week’s episode of K-Nation hits the emotions hard as tears were flowing after wins, losses and celebrations. Here’s what to expect: Kansas men’s basketball finishes the regular season strong with a home win over No. 24 Arizona Seven Jayhawk seniors are recognized before and after the game K-State men’s basketball…MORE