Новости за 29.03.2024

After the Supreme Court struck down a federal student loan forgiveness program designed to erase the debts of more than 40 million borrowers, the Biden administration is now just one step away from finalizing a rule to replace it.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. A local group in the Capital City honored those that didn't make it home from the war in a big way. The Topeka Vietnam Veterans of America gathered in Garfield Park early Friday morning to read all the names of the Kansas military service [...]

What We’re Tracking Tonight, we hold on to a mostly cloudy sky with a slim chance for a few stray showers as a weak frontal boundary moves into the area. Southerly winds switch to a northerly breeze and drastically calm down throughout tonight. Despite the front, the upcoming weekend looks rather pleasant. Highs on Saturday [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is holding its annual Summer Youth Academy later this year. In June, the sheriff's office is welcoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders to learn about law enforcement at the 2024 Summer Youth Academy. "The purpose is to build life skills, instill confidence and help develop positive self-esteem," [...]

"People wouldn't really associate me with being an athlete. But I'm happy to prove people wrong all the time," Johnny Agar said.

LYNDON (KSNT) - Local schools, townships, fire departments, libraries, city districts, cemetery boards and more have been dealing with late and below-target tax disbursements that have caused financial concerns for entities in a northeast Kansas county. Several entities attended the Osage County commissioner meeting on Monday, Feb. 5, to complain about the issues. A representative from the [...]

Scammers are back for 2024 with new tricks to steal your cash.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Some state lawmakers took a break from the session today to remember their past and recognize local government. April is Kansas County Government Month. The Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) celebrated Friday at the Capitol. "Counties really do provide a lot of the backbone of our services," Senator Marci Francisco said. "It's [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A 15 mile stretch of highway will be resurfaced north of Manhattan. The Kansas Department of Transportation says starting on April 1, K-13 from the US 24 junction in Riley County to the K-16 junction in Pottawatomie County will be reduced to one lane. A pilot car and flaggers will direct traffic [...]

There's no shortage of scenic drives to take in the United States. According to the National Scenic Byway Foundation, there are 184 designated byway routes with beautiful vistas, as well as historic and cultural sites across the country. That means, no matter where you are in the U.S., a stunning drive isn't too far away. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is expanding in new directions this year as seen in a recent growth and development report. This week, the city's latest Development & Growth Management Report was published for February 2024. It shows positive growth for both residential and commercial areas in the Capital City. Looking back at [...]

The hit Netflix TV show "Stranger Things" was filmed in locations throughout Albuquerque, New Mexico, and now one iconic house could be yours for the right price.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are on the banks of the Kansas River Friday morning on reports of a body in the water. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka says officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were called just before 9:30 a.m. on March 29 to the 300 block of N. Kansas Avenue [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - You can win prizes, gift certificates and merchandise if you find these eggs in the downtown Emporia area. Friday is the last day to participate in the Emporia Main Street Easter Eggstravaganza. On March 29, nine specially 3D-printed eggs were hidden. The eggs contain a number that coordinates to a prize in [...]

The theft comes just five days after another family had their car stolen from a parking lot on the campus as well.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local performer's birthday is a celebration for all in the Capital City. Topeka native T-Rell made it back home for his birthday earlier this week on the 26th. With all the touring he does, it's rare for him to celebrate back at home. This year is different though, Friday the 29th [...]

What We’re Tracking We're mild this morning with temperatures in the 50s for most of the area as we plan for pleasant weather over the next few days. Expect plenty of sunshine with even warmer weather for our Friday as highs top out in the middle 70s and our winds pick up even more out [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A grassroots conservation group is nearing the end of a two-year effort to clear invasive plants from the banks of the Kansas River at a Topeka park. 27 News spoke with Dawn Buehler, executive director of the Friends of the Kaw (FOK), conservation organization. She says the FOK, along with other partners, [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia State men's basketball has its new leader. ESU is hiring Tom Billeter to be the next head men's basketball coach, the athletic department announced on Thursday. Billeter comes to Emporia after 21 seasons at DII Augustana, in Souix Falls, South Dakota, where he earned National Coach of the Year honors twice. [...]

Calling it a "scene straight out of a movie," the California Highway Patrol said a 9-year-old boy took his family's car and attempted to drive himself to school, crashing into a patrol vehicle on the way.

To minimize potential harm to the economy, local state and federal authorities are scrambling to reroute shipments heading to the port of Baltimore.