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Changes made to Mega Millions lottery game in Kansas

Changes made to Mega Millions lottery game in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Lottery reports that it is making changes to a popular lottery game in preparation for its upcoming overhaul later this year. Cory Thone with the Kansas Lottery announced in a press release on Feb. 14 that people may notice some changes with how the Mega Millions game is played in…MORE

Beef prices hit all-time highs, could climb higher in 2025

Beef prices hit all-time highs, could climb higher in 2025

KANSAS (KSNT) – Cattle prices hit an all-time high in January. Recent reports indicate prices will continue to rise in 2025. According to Business Insider, live cattle, a term used to describe cattle of desirable weight, are primarily bred in Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Business Insider reports these…MORE

What Kansas schools are closed Wednesday and Thursday?

What Kansas schools are closed Wednesday and Thursday?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas schools are announcing additional closures and delays for this week as freezing temperatures blanket the Sunflower State. Many schools and other educational institutions are announcing more closures this week due to frigid temperatures and recent snowfall. Schools that will be closed or have delayed openings can be found below: Closed Wednesday,…MORE

TPD enters walk-in accident reporting phase

TPD enters walk-in accident reporting phase

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) went into a walk-in accident reporting phase Wednesday morning. At 8:13 a.m., the TPD announced the reporting phase in a press release. During this time the TPD will only respond to the following incidents: Injury, possible injury or death to any person Possible impairment of a driver…MORE

How do Topeka firefighters deal with freezing temperatures?

How do Topeka firefighters deal with freezing temperatures?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Four engine companies, one aerial company, one truck, two battalion chiefs and two investigators responded to a garage fire in Topeka on Tuesday amid freezing temperatures. Aside from the obvious with fire fighters getting extremely cold in these conditions, There’s a lot of challenges that they face when fighting the fire as…MORE

Topeka, KDOT shares plan for continued snow removal

Topeka, KDOT shares plan for continued snow removal

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Now that the snow has calmed down, residents in northeast Kansas might be wondering how you can expect the roads to be Wednesday for you morning commute. The good news is that the roads are nowhere near as bad as they were last month when we experienced a record snowfall. Still, you…MORE

Topeka FD shares issues about fighting fires in frigid conditions

Topeka FD shares issues about fighting fires in frigid conditions

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Fighting a fire in the cold is much different than during the warmer months, That’s because firefighters face several challenges under the freezing conditions. Aside from the obvious with fire fighters getting extremely cold in these conditions, There’s a lot of challenges that they face when fighting the fire as well. Crews…MORE

State offices reopen Wednesday after winter storm

State offices reopen Wednesday after winter storm

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering state offices to reopen Wednesday, Feb. 19. Kelly announced after the Shawnee County received snow Monday night into Tuesday, state offices in Shawnee County will reopen Wednesday, Feb. 19. The governor issued a Declaration of Inclement Weather for Tuesday, Feb. 18 looking out for state employees…MORE

Topeka, developer reach tentative deal on Lauren’s Bay

Topeka, developer reach tentative deal on Lauren’s Bay

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka is closer to completing a deal with a local housing developer that would pay off years of back taxes while creating some much needed housing. More than 15 years ago, the City of Topeka struck a deal with a now defunct developer to create a new housing development in the Auburn-Washburn…MORE

Romantic connection in Fort Riley soldier’s murder arrest

Romantic connection in Fort Riley soldier’s murder arrest

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – 27 News has obtained new information about the investigation into a deadly shooting in Junction City that police said involved a Fort Riley soldier. Geary County prosecutors have charged Jonathan M. Lee, 27, of Fort Riley, with first degree murder in the shooting of 22-year-old Carron D. Carter from early February.…MORE