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Topeka restaurant honors Adan Manzano

Topeka restaurant honors Adan Manzano

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local restaurant is honoring the life of a Topeka man and sports reporter who passed away recently while covering the Super Bowl. A memorial is set up at Jeremiah Bullfrogs in west Topeka out of respect for the memory of Adan Manzano. Manzano died last week in the New Orleans area.…MORE

Major cities in NE Kansas prepare for snowfall

Major cities in NE Kansas prepare for snowfall

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Two major cities in northeast Kansas are preparing for snowfall that could come early this week. The City of Manhattan had its Public Works crews out pretreating the streets ahead of the snow that is expected to start the night of Monday, Feb. 10. According to a 27 News meteorologist, snow totals…MORE

Why is the Moon turning red next month?

Why is the Moon turning red next month?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – People gazing up at the night sky this March will have the opportunity to see the Moon change color during a special eclipse event. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is notifying people across the nation about an upcoming total lunar eclipse that will appear for one night in March. This…MORE

Big game hunting permits awarded to 7 Kansas nonprofits, how can you get one?

Big game hunting permits awarded to 7 Kansas nonprofits, how can you get one?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Multiple organizations in the Sunflower State were awarded hunting permits for 2025 and will soon share them with the community. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced on Monday, Feb. 10 that seven organizations will soon receive Commission Big Game Hunting Permits. At the start of every year, these permits…MORE

Topeka man attends his fifth Chiefs Super Bowl

Topeka man attends his fifth Chiefs Super Bowl

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Not only was Sunday, Feb. 9, the fifth Super Bowl that Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have been to since the 2019 season, but it’s also the fifth one that a Topeka man has attended. From Miami, to Tampa Bay, to Glendale, Arizona, Las Vegas and now, New Orleans, Ben Seitz has…MORE

Moon will change to red color for one night in March, here’s why

Moon will change to red color for one night in March, here’s why

TOPEKA (KSNT) – People gazing up at the night sky this March will have the opportunity to see the Moon change color during a special eclipse event. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is notifying people across the nation about an upcoming total lunar eclipse that will appear for one night in March. This…MORE

2 million donut products recalled nationwide over listeria risk: FDA

2 million donut products recalled nationwide over listeria risk: FDA

Update: An FGF, LLC spokesperson released a statement on the voluntary recall which has been added to the story below. TOPEKA (KSNT) – More than 2 million cases of baked goods distributed throughout the nation are being recalled this year due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued…MORE

Home values continue upward trend in Riley County

Home values continue upward trend in Riley County

RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – Homes in Riley County are continuing an upward trend in valuations. The Riley County Appraiser’s Office issued a press release on Monday, Feb. 10 reporting it has completed its analysis for 2025 property valuations. Change of value notices will be mailed out on Feb. 26. Residential property values increased 4-10% and…MORE

State of disaster issued ahead of winter weather in Kansas

State of disaster issued ahead of winter weather in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation on Sunday for weather anticipated to hit the Sunflower State. Two rounds of snow are expected between Monday, Feb. 10 and Tuesday, Feb. 11 and another bout is expected Wednesday, Feb. 12 into Thursday, Feb. 13. “Kansans have faced challenges due to…MORE

Evergy requests $192m rate hike

Evergy requests $192m rate hike

Video aired Aug. 12, 2024. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Evergy is requesting the Kansas Corporation Commission approve a $192 million rate hike. On Jan. 31, Evergy filed a 441-page joint application with the KCC requesting an annual base rate change of $192 million. The change would result in an 8.64% net increase in retail revenue, according…MORE