TOPEKA (KTMJ) – Julie Scott with Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas joins the Fox 43 AM Live team with a look ahead at this year’s summer camp opportunities, and advice for locking down the right spot for your kiddo.… MORE
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Crews working on sinkhole near Concordia Middle School
CONCORIDA (KSNT) – The Concordia Police Department (CPD) shared on social media on Wednesday that a “sinkhole” could cause issues with pickups at a local middle school. The CPD said the sinkhole opened up at the Seventh Street and Doster Street intersection. Police said the intersection is near the Concordia Middle School. Wildlife officials highlight…… MORE
Silver Alert issued for missing Kansas woman
The KBI reports that the woman has been located and is safe. KANSAS (KSNT) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is requesting assistance with locating a missing Atchison woman. At 4:15 a.m. the KBI issued a state-wide Silver Alert for a 77-year-old woman who was last seen at 11 p.m. on Feb 25 near S…… MORE
Stormont Vail Health hits win in push for controversial new clinic in Emporia
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Officials in Emporia gave their approval for plans to set up a new medical clinic run by the Topeka-based Stormont Vail Health. Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission members approved two applications from Stormont Vail Health on Tuesday, Feb. 25. These applications related to the creation of a new medical clinic to…… MORE
What is delaying the opening of the KS Museum of History?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Major renovation work at the Kansas Museum of History is experiencing some delays which has pushed the expected opening date back this year. The Kansas Historical Society (KSHS) began the expansive renovation process at the museum in Topeka in September 2022. The Kansas Historical Foundation helped raise the more than $6 million…… MORE
Highway work causes headache for Topeka businesses, drivers
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka business situated in the core of the Polk Quincy Viaduct construction project is telling customers to plan ahead so they can navigate the construction downtown. Many drivers and businesses are feeling the pressure as lanes close and new detours pop up on I-70 and around Topeka Boulevard in the downtown…… MORE
Wings Etc. fundraiser to benefit Capper Foundation
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Wings Etc. will be holding a fundraiser to benefit the families served by the Capper Foundation in Topeka. Wings Etc. will be hosting Dine to Donate with 15% of all pre-tax food and drink sales going to the Capper Foundation from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Participants will…… MORE
Topeka leader works to get homeless camps cleaned up
TOPEKA (KSNT) — One Topeka leader is making sure some homeless camps in North Topeka will soon be gone. After the homeless camp cleanups in NOTO and other areas last year, people settled near the Sardou Bridge, but camp cleanups in that area will soon take place. District 2 Councilwoman Christina Valdivia-Alcala told 27 News her…… MORE
Part of downtown Topeka will close early for Patrick’s Day parade
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka announced on Wednesday the route for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be closing earlier than in years prior. The parade route will be restricted starting at 3 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, according to a press release from the City of Topeka. The change is meant to…… MORE
Topeka city councilmember filing for open mayor seat
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A city council member has filed for the open mayoral seat following Mayor Mike Padilla’s announcement that he won’t be running for reelection. On Wednesday, Topeka native and current city council member Spencer Duncan announced he would be filing for the open mayoral position on Thursday. “There is so much Topeka has…… MORE
