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Kansan donates to St. Jude in memory of late husband
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local widow has generously donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the past four years, beginning after losing her husband to cancer. Her mission is to help St. Jude help children. Donna Riebe of Burlington, Kansas lost her husband to cancer four years ago. "I sat in a lot of []
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Missing man’s remains found in Overland Park, Kansas: police
Overland Park Police Department and Johnson County Park Police recovered remains of missing man in 11400 block of West 167th Street
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Police arrest Topeka man for allegedly starting garage fire
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police say a man is under arrest after he reportedly started a garage fire Monday. The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) announced in a press release that fire crews were called to a detached garage fire on April 29 in the 1400 block of SW Eden Court. TFD crews arriving at the []
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US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana: AP sources
The move would mark a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple-effects across the country.
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Construction begins for $1M north Topeka apartment complex
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Mayor Mike Padilla attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $1 million affordable housing complex being built in north Topeka. At 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30 Padilla and the Topeka Community Foundation broke ground at the new North Topeka Apartments site at 117 NE US HWY 24. The site will provide []
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K-State announces its 2024 Catbacker Tour
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State has announced the dates and stops for its 2024 Catbacker Tour. The tour kicks off on May 14 with Head Football Coach Chris Klieman, coaches and student-athletes making stops in Salina, Great Bend and Liberal. On May 15, the tour will hit Dodge City, Garden City and Scott City. On May []
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Former KS Supreme Court judge dies
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert issued a statement following the passing of a long-time Kansas Supreme Court Judge. On April 27, 2024, former Supreme Court Justice Frederick Newton Six died in his home in Lawrence. He served on the Kansas Supreme Court from Sept. 1, 1988, until Jan. 13, 2003. Before serving []
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Chances for strong storms again in the coming days
For today, we will see highs climb into the lower to middle 80s with the help of a breezy south wind gusting over 30mph at times. That will send dew points in the lower to middle 60s, as well. This fuels another chance for thunderstorms starting with a front moving through late Tuesday afternoon and []
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Kansas lawmakers working to lure ‘pro sports’ team with stadium
The last minute proposal to revise the STAR bonds that helped build Kansas Speedway and Children’s Mercy Park
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Kansas House fails to override Gov. Kelly’s veto on gender-affirming care
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- A bill banning gender-affirming care will not become law. The Kansas House failed to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto Monday night. Supporters believe people under 18 years old shouldn't partake in gender transition surgery or treatments. This bill would stop doctors from providing that care to minors. If a doctor provided these []
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How much will Chiefs move cost?
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- We're learning more about plans to lure the Kansas City Chiefs to this side of the state line. Lawmakers say it could cost billions of dollars. Lawmakers wrapped up another round of meetings at the statehouse Monday night. They're going to be using "star bonds" to help pay for a stadium with []
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Topeka police say son stabbed dad 57 times
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Robert Fapp stabbed his dad 57 times in Topeka’s Potwin neighborhood, according to a police affidavit obtained by KSNT 27 News. He also turned the knife on his mother. The document outlines Katherine Fapp’s plea for help as she called 911 to explain her son was stabbing his father, her husband, with []