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Kansas still waiting for $33.6m to plug abandoned oil and gas wells

Kansas still waiting for $33.6m to plug abandoned oil and gas wells

KANSAS (KSNT) – The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) State Plugging Program, a program to save abandoned oil and gas wells across the state from environmental disaster, is waiting for $33.6 million to be approved by the federal government. At the federal level, former President Joe Biden signed a bill on Nov. 15, 2021, creating an…MORE

Topeka restaurant hosts watch party to support the Ichabods

Topeka restaurant hosts watch party to support the Ichabods

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Washburn University Ichabods are playing in the Elite Eight. And one local restaurant is hosting a watch party for all the fans who were unable to make it to Evansville, Indiana. Many students, alumni and fans are here cheering on their ‘Bods tonight at Ichabods Grille located in central Topeka. The…MORE

Esports arena looks to level up Junction City

Esports arena looks to level up Junction City

Junction City (KSNT) – Gamers will have a new space to call home in the Midwest very soon. In just a few weeks, an Esports arena will open at the 12th Street Community Center in Junction City, bringing gaming and life skills to the Sunflower State. “Traditional sports you can go as a team captain…MORE

Topeka council to consider $587M 5-year capital improvement plan

Topeka council to consider $587M 5-year capital improvement plan

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka staff have created a plan to improve the city’s infrastructure that could cost $587 million after five years. City of Topeka Director of Communications & Media Dan Garrett announced in a news release on Tuesday, March 25 that city leaders will soon receive a presentation on the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan…MORE

What is the upcoming ‘Black Mass’ in Kansas?

What is the upcoming ‘Black Mass’ in Kansas?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A controversial and highly-anticipated ‘Black Mass’ is set to take place at the Kansas Statehouse in the days ahead. But what will happen during it? 27 News reached out to Chris Jones, a Religious Studies professor at Washburn University, to help explain the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of the upcoming Black Mass.…MORE

Topeka Zoo announces new tiger, king vulture attraction

Topeka Zoo announces new tiger, king vulture attraction

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center is announcing an upcoming immersive experience that will bring guests face-to-face with Sumatran tigers and king vultures. The Tiger Trails & Den Academy will give guests the opportunity to learn about animal care, nutrition and conservation, according to a press release from the Topeka Zoo on…MORE

Washburn University offering FAFSA scholarship incentive

Washburn University offering FAFSA scholarship incentive

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University is offering scholarship incentives for students who complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year. Washburn University announced on Tuesday, March 25 that it would enter students who complete a FAFSA form into a drawing for 10 nonrenewable Washburn scholarships for $1,000 each ($500 per semester). Kansas…MORE

UPS shutting down two Kansas facilities in 2025

UPS shutting down two Kansas facilities in 2025

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – A major delivery company is closing two of its facilities in Kansas later this year, forcing some of its employees to look for new work or shift where they live. 27 News spoke with Karen T. Hill, U.S. media relations manager for UPS, on March 25 about possible facility closures in Kansas.…MORE