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Midwest bomb cyclone could elevate fire risk in Kansas

Midwest bomb cyclone could elevate fire risk in Kansas

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

Gov. Kelly honors task force for hurricane recovery effort

Gov. Kelly honors task force for hurricane recovery effort

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 nominated for USA Today Best Main Street

Emporia nominated for USA Today Best Main Street

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

Satanists plan ‘Black Mass’ at Kansas statehouse, defying Governor

Satanists plan ‘Black Mass’ at Kansas statehouse, defying Governor

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

Veteran Salute: Fueling overseas during the Gulf War

Veteran Salute: Fueling overseas during the Gulf War

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Born in Garden City, growing up in Glasco and finishing Junior College in Concordia Janell McMillan realized she wanted something different from life. That mindset put her on the pathway of joining the few and the proud through the Marines. “I had graduated from cloud county community college with an associate of…MORE

Lunar Eclipse to take over the night sky in NE Kansas

Lunar Eclipse to take over the night sky in NE Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – If you look up into the night sky on Thursday, March 13, you’ll see a nice surprise. Late Thursday night into early Friday morning, parts of northeast Kansas will be experiencing a blood moon and a total lunar eclipse. This happens when the sun, earth and moon come together in a straight…MORE

State of Kansas helps dozens of communities with development efforts

State of Kansas helps dozens of communities with development efforts

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The State of Kansas is awarding more than $15 million dollars to revitalize dozens of local communities. City officials from Emporia, Clay Center and Salina gathered to celebrate Wednesday in downtown Topeka. These grants allow cities to invest in their respective areas. This can go towards things like fixing water infrastructure. The…MORE

17-year-old Topeka Zoo mountain lion ‘Cassy’ dies Tuesday

17-year-old Topeka Zoo mountain lion ‘Cassy’ dies Tuesday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center is sharing that one of its resident animals died Tuesday. The Topeka Zoo announced in a press release on March 11 that a mountain lion named Cassy passed away at the age of 17. The mountain lion was considered geriatric and was receiving constant care leading…MORE

Murder charge filed in Topeka deadly shooting case

Murder charge filed in Topeka deadly shooting case

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County District Attorney has announced a murder charge against a man in connection to a recent deadly shooting in Topeka. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced in a press release that a Robert Reyes, 45, is charged with one count of murder in the second degree. His charge stems…MORE