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More measles cases found in southwest Kansas

More measles cases found in southwest Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas is reporting more measles cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is reporting six cases. The Morton County Health Department says three cases have been confirmed in that county, linked to a previous case identified in Stevens County last week. KSN News asked the KDHE for more information. They…MORE

Stormont Vail Health holding event for expecting mothers

Stormont Vail Health holding event for expecting mothers

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Stormont Vail Health will be holding a free event for expecting moms to ask questions and learn more about their parenthood journey. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6, Stormont Vail Health will be holding its Welcome Baby Jubilee in the Pozez Education Center on the first floor of the…MORE

High winds tip semi trucks in Kansas

High winds tip semi trucks in Kansas

KANSAS (KSNT) – On Wednesday, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) worked on crashes with minor injuries after high winds caused semi-trucks to tip over. In a Saline County crash, a 66-year-old Salina man was hauling a trailer with a semi-truck when a strong wind gust caused it to overturn in the westbound lanes of I-70.…MORE

KDOT reopens I-70 after blizzard causes hazardous road conditions

KDOT reopens I-70 after blizzard causes hazardous road conditions

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened Interstate 70 after a blizzard on Wednesday caused hazardous road conditions. According to KDOT, many roads are now labeled as having “seasonal roadway conditions,” meaning they are generally clear but have isolated frozen conditions. These will appear as brown lines on KanDrive. For the latest updates…MORE

Police chase crash ends with two in custody

Police chase crash ends with two in custody

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two people are in custody following a police chase and crash in North Topeka. According to a Topeka Police Department (TPD) watch commander, officers were engaged in a chase around 7:30 a.m. when the suspect vehicle hit a median, flattening the passenger tires, before coming to a stop at Northeast Gordon Street…MORE

RCPD to soon administer Naloxone to officers

RCPD to soon administer Naloxone to officers

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department is in the early stages of getting naloxone for their officers. Naloxone, or Narcan, is a nasal spray used to slow down a drug overdose. Currently the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) does not carry Narcan, the officers rely on Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and the fire…MORE

Major Topeka apartment owner pays $70,000 in fines for trash violations

Major Topeka apartment owner pays $70,000 in fines for trash violations

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The owner of numerous Topeka apartment complexes has paid more than $70,000 in fines following the conclusion of courtroom proceedings earlier this week. 27 News got in touch with Dan Garrett, spokesman for the City of Topeka, who said a defense attorney representing Eucalyptus Real Estate, LLC paid a $61,148 fine on…MORE

Kansas voters to decide future of Supreme Court

Kansas voters to decide future of Supreme Court

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas voters will decide whether they want to start electing Supreme Court justices, a move the state’s governor has come out against. The August 2026 vote would change the state’s constitution, which allows the governor to pick replacements for vacant seats on the Kansas Supreme Court from a slate of three nominees…MORE

Veteran Salute: Keeping aircrafts sky bound

Veteran Salute: Keeping aircrafts sky bound

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Originally from Illinois before calling the sunflower state home, Scott McMillan put his leadership abilities to the test through the Marine Corps, keeping aircraft sky bound and safe. “When I was younger I wanted to join the military,” McMillan said, “and I had enlisted first in the Air Force, because I wanted…MORE

Most of I-70 reopens, WB lanes from Hays to Oakley is closed

Most of I-70 reopens, WB lanes from Hays to Oakley is closed

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed westbound Interstate 70 from Hays to Oakley. All other lanes of I-70 are open as road conditions have improved. Many roads are now labeled as having “seasonal roadway conditions,” meaning they are generally clear but have isolated frozen conditions. These will appear as brown…MORE