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Kansans celebrate 28 years of silent films in Topeka

Kansans celebrate 28 years of silent films in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Silent Film Festival celebrated its 28th year at the White Concert Hall this weekend. The event, which began in the 1990’s to recognize silent films in Kansas, has grown significantly. It will showcase 22 films this weekend. The films are accompanied by an orchestra to add to the experience. Some…MORE

Police kill man suspected in Platte County killings, kidnapping

Police kill man suspected in Platte County killings, kidnapping

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man suspected of killing two people, injuring another and abducting a child was shot and killed by police Friday morning in Platte County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. George Clyde Manning III, 43, was shot and killed by police in the area of NW Vivion Road and NW…MORE

Fort Riley makes changes after Trump executive order

Fort Riley makes changes after Trump executive order

FORT RILEY (KSNT) – Fort Riley reports it is making some changes to its social media outreach this week in light of a recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump. Fort Riley announced in a social media post on Friday, Feb. 28 that it is removing and altering some of its past posts on…MORE

University in Kansas removes its DEI website

University in Kansas removes its DEI website

KANSAS (KSNT) – The Kansas University Medical Center has updated its website to remove its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) webpage. 27 News has contacted other universities in Kansas with the March 4 funding deadline just around the corner. According to the Wayback Machine, the last archived version of the KU Medical Center’s DEI webpage…MORE

Committee begins investigation into House complaint

Committee begins investigation into House complaint

Context: video aired on Feb. 26. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers are discussing a formal complaint made by a Democrat representative against a fellow Republican House member after an alleged threat made earlier this week. The House Select Investigating Committee in the Kansas Legislature met for the first time on Friday, Feb. 28 to discuss the…MORE

Night vision hunting for coyotes up for discussion in Kansas

Night vision hunting for coyotes up for discussion in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans will have three opportunities in the coming days to make their voices heard as state wildlife officials gather feedback on night vision coyote hunting season. Laura Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced in a press release on Feb. 28 that three public meetings will be happening…MORE

E-scooters are returning to the Little Apple

E-scooters are returning to the Little Apple

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The City of Manhattan will be reintroducing e-scooters to the Little Apple after the last scooter service was shut down. Assistant City Manager Jared Wasinger said the Manhattan City Commission approved an agreement with Veo Ride back in January following a request for proposals by Kansas State University. The city will start…MORE

What to know about the Feb. 28 Economic Blackout

What to know about the Feb. 28 Economic Blackout

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) — Customers across the United States are looking to send a message Friday to companies that have rolled back their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the form of a 24-hour consumer boycott, also known as the “Feb. 28 Economic Blackout.”  Virally led in a post by a group called The…MORE

Committee formed to study using AI in Kansas legal system

Committee formed to study using AI in Kansas legal system

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Chief Justice Marla Luckert is forming a committee that will study the use of artificial intelligence in the Kansas legal system. On Thursday, the Kansas Supreme Court issued a press release announcing the 21-member Ad Hoc Artificial Intelligence Committee. The committee was formed via an administrative order by Luckert. “Artificial intelligence holds…MORE