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Cold temperatures in KS could lead to frozen pipes

Cold temperatures in KS could lead to frozen pipes

TOPEKA (KSNT) – With temperatures falling into the single digits next week, we’re at a time of year when your pipes could be susceptible to freezing, and it could cost you your hard-earned cash. To avoid money leaking from your wallet, one plumber told 27 News there are ways to avoid it. “Always keep a…MORE

Topeka police arrest one in connection to shooting, standoff

Topeka police arrest one in connection to shooting, standoff

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police have arrested one man after a shooting and standoff took place Tuesday morning. Rosie Nichols with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a news release that a 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Oakland, which led to a standoff in East Topeka Tuesday. The…MORE

State offices in KS will soon reopen after winter weather

State offices in KS will soon reopen after winter weather

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering state offices to reopen after winter weather came across northeast Kansas. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Kelly announced that state offices will soon reopen after the recent snowfall. State offices in Shawnee County were ordered to close on Wednesday due to safety concerns in the possibly “hazardous…MORE

3 Kansas JOANN stores expected to close amid second bankruptcy filing

3 Kansas JOANN stores expected to close amid second bankruptcy filing

(NEXSTAR) — Less than a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year, craft retailer JOANN is preparing to close hundreds of stores. In a recent court filing, JOANN listed roughly 530 “underperforming” stores across more than 40 states that it would like to “immediately” begin closing. When…MORE

New alcohol drinking zone established in downtown Emporia

New alcohol drinking zone established in downtown Emporia

Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the new common consumption area isn’t open yet and is awaiting signage to be installed. We regret the error. EMPORIA (KSNT) – City leaders in Emporia approved an ordinance to establish a new alcohol drinking zone in the downtown area on Wednesday. Christine Torrens with the City…MORE

Kobach ends investigation into Winter Storm Uri disaster

Kobach ends investigation into Winter Storm Uri disaster

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is ending an investigation into possible Winter Storm Uri price gouging that left Kansans holding the bag after natural gas prices shot up 80-100 times above normal. The Office of Attorney General Kris Kobach issued a press release on Feb. 11 after discovery announcing the dismissal of…MORE

Kansas gov. vetoes ‘Help Not Harm Act’

Kansas gov. vetoes ‘Help Not Harm Act’

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued her first veto decision for 2025 on a controversial bill Tuesday. Kelly vetoed for Senate Bill 63 on Feb. 11. Also known as the ‘Help Not Harm Act,’ this bill would restrict the use of state funds to promote gender transitions, prohibit healthcare providers from providing…MORE

Suspect in Salina standoff, officer-involved shooting arrested

Suspect in Salina standoff, officer-involved shooting arrested

SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) – The suspect of a standoff that led to an officer-involved shooting in Salina last week has been taken into custody. On Feb. 4, officers from the Salina Police Department were dispatched to the report of an armed domestic disturbance in the 900 block of Birch Dr. shortly around 11:20 a.m.  When…MORE

Motorcyclist busted going 145 mph in Jefferson County issued nearly $1,000 fine

Motorcyclist busted going 145 mph in Jefferson County issued nearly $1,000 fine

JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) – A motorcyclist received a hefty speeding ticket in Jefferson County earlier this month after being caught going more than double the posted speed limit. 27 News reached out to the Kansas Highway Patrol Wednesday, Feb. 12 regarding a speeding ticket one of the agency’s troopers issued earlier in the month. KHP…MORE