TOPEKA (AP) - Kansas' Democratic governor on Wednesday vetoed a broad package of tax cuts for the second time in three months, describing it as “too expensive” despite the bipartisan support it enjoyed in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Gov. Laura Kelly and her staff had signaled that she had misgivings about a package of income, sales and property [...]
What We’re Tracking Things get more active by the end of the week with a stronger southerly wind and increasing cloud cover by Thursday. A few showers may even start to move in by later tonigh with some thunderstorms likely by Thursday morning. The storms Thursday morning aren't expected to be severe, but they may [...]
KANSAS (KSNT) - The Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) released its annual Health Care Workforce Report, the report found employee turnover is still at record-high levels. Over 100 hospitals participated in the survey, the largest number of participants in 10 years. According to the report, vacancy rates were the highest for sonographer/ultrasound technologists, nursing assistants and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Metro is rolling out a popular campaign that will let kids use public transportation for free. Starting Wednesday, May 15, kids under the age of 18 can ride any of the fixed bus routes at no cost until Aug. 15, 2024. "This promotion has been one that families in Topeka [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Gov. Laura Kelly signed seven bills on Wednesday including SB 438 which establishes the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy. Under the bill, the Kansas Board of Regents will receive $10 million in additional funding to implement Kansas Blueprint for Literacy. Kansas Blueprint for Literacy will provide teachers with resources for retraining in the [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Another K-State men's basketball player is expected to transfer this offseason. RJ Jones plans to enter the transfer portal after spending just one year with the Wildcats, according to a report from the Athletic's Tobias Bass. Jones is now the fourth Wildcat to transfer from the program, joining Cam Carter, Dorian Finister [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay gives updates on the Potwin neighborhood stabbing, officer-involved shooting and an upcoming fundraising event for LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center.
HOLTON (KSNT) - Brandy Stephenson jumped up with excitement when she got an email from Sony Pictures asking if she could be in California in two weeks. Stephenson said she always wanted to be on Wheel of Fortune, so she decided she would create a video application. "I went to their website and they had [...]
Update 8:40 a.m.: Kandrive.org is no longer reporting traffic delays in the area. ALMA (KSNT) - A semi rollover crash is causing traffic disruptions in the northeast part of Alma. At 7:21 a.m., deputies with the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a semi rollover crash at Highway 99 and 11th Street, according [...]
Today should be beautiful despite some extra cloud cover moving through. Highs will likely make it up close to 70° this afternoon with a nice, light breeze. Tomorrow will likely be a bit cooler in the mid 60s as rain moves through. Things get more active by the end of the week with a stronger [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The city council had another special session to again discuss the two finalists for the vacant city manager position. The choice is down to Alan Howze of Kansas City, Kansas and Robert Perez of Dallas, Texas. Both candidates have over 20 years of experience working in leadership positions for local governments. At [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's the season of Passover, a significant holiday in the Jewish faith where those who celebrate remember the Jewish people's freedom from ancient Egypt. With the war between Israel and Hamas raging on, this Passover has a somber feel to it. That's because this Passover marks 200 days of 133 hostages in [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - It appears the Jayhawks will have another scholarship open for the 2024-25 season. KU men's basketball 2024 signee Labaron Philon has requested a release from his National Letter of Intent, according to 247 Sports and On3 Sports. 247 lists Philon as the No. 3 point guard in the country for the 2024 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — KSNT 27 News is excited to officially launch this year's Topeka St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. This week, we’re looking at where the money goes. St. Jude has the first Proton Therapy Center in the U.S. that is dedicated solely to children. This lets doctors aim high-dose radiation at the cancer cells [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka leaders say crews are continuing their efforts to combat the homeless issue in the Capital City. At the mayor's monthly press conference, Topeka City leaders discussed the ongoing work to clean up homeless camps near the Kansas River. In February, city crews cleaned up 177 tons of trash and debris from [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The City of Manhattan is releasing a new plan Tuesday showing plans to develop its downtown area moving forward. The "Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan" (BTDP) was announced Tuesday, April 23, showcasing ideas for the development of the Little Apple's downtown. This plan is a successor to another put forth in 2000, "The [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill Tuesday that strengthens protections for people whose property has been seized. Senate Bill 458 makes changes to the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act. The bill establishes new guidelines for asset forfeiture, aiming to improve due process for property owners and increase governmental accountability. [...]
Rashee Rice and Theodore Knox are facing a second lawsuit from the March 30 crash in Dallas, Texas, according to a document filed in Dallas County.