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Kansas cops must meet quotas for Click It or Ticket grant funds

Kansas cops must meet quotas for Click It or Ticket grant funds

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Law enforcement in Kansas “must conduct enforcements” to be eligible for Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) grant funds during statewide Click It or Ticket campaigns. Starting on May 18, the TPD kicked off its Memorial Day Click It or Ticket traffic enforcement campaign. The campaign will last until June 1. City Communications…MORE

Police arrest man after shooting near Topeka school

Police arrest man after shooting near Topeka school

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police have arrested one person for attempted first-degree murder following a shooting near a local high school earlier this week. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka said in a press release on May 21 that officers have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection to a recent shooting near Topeka High School.…MORE

West Topeka craft store closes on Saturday, what to know

West Topeka craft store closes on Saturday, what to know

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The final days of business have arrived for a west Topeka craft supply store. 27 News checked in with staff at the JOANN store in Topeka, located at 1133 Southwest Wanamaker Road, on Wednesday, May 21. A store employee confirmed the last day of business for the location will come on Saturday,…MORE

What Shawnee County pools will be open for Memorial Day?

What Shawnee County pools will be open for Memorial Day?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local park staff are getting ready to open up the county’s pools and aquatic centers for the start of the summer season. However, some places may be closed beyond Memorial Day. Sean Zears with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) announced in a press release on Wednesday, May 21, that park staff…MORE

Highway shutdown to create nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas

Highway shutdown to create nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas

COUNCIL GROVE (KSNT) – Drivers in part of central Kansas will have to deal with a lengthy detour route this summer for a highway project that is set to last for months. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) released its plans to shut down part of K-177 Highway on KanDrive earlier this month. The closure…MORE

Job fair opens Wednesday in southeast Topeka

Job fair opens Wednesday in southeast Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – People who are looking for their next job may want to head down to a fair happening in southeast Topeka on Wednesday. The Topeka Spring Job Fair runs from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 21 at the Hillcrest Community Center, located at 1800 Southeast 21st Street. Job seekers will find…MORE

Three disgraced Kansas priests named in new abuse reports

Three disgraced Kansas priests named in new abuse reports

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Catholic Church officials in Kansas have released new reports this month into allegations of abuse against three former priests. The Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas released three announcements on May 12 regarding allegations of abuse against three of its priests. Fr. Joseph Cramer, Fr. Donald Redmond and Fr. John “Fidelis”…MORE

Riley County first responders to participate in joint training next week

Riley County first responders to participate in joint training next week

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Various first responder agencies in Riley County will close a Manhattan stadium so it can be used as a training site next week. Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Director of Communications Michele Jones said in a press release that Bishop Stadium will be closed while first responders participate in joint active violence training from…MORE

Comedian John Caparulo coming to Concordia

Comedian John Caparulo coming to Concordia

CONCORDIA (KSNT) – Comedian John Caparulo, known for his “Comedy Central” and “Netflix” specials, will be bringing his Mad Cap Comedy show to Concordia later this month. Caparulo will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at the Brown Grand Opera House in Concordia. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. Caparulo started…MORE