Новости за 29.03.2022

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is making it known he wants masks to disappear from transportation like airplanes and buses, joining 20 other states Tuesday in filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District Florida, argues that the Centers for Disease [...]

What We’re Tracking: Windy through the night A few isolated storms Cooler for the last half of the week Winds will continue to be an issue through the late afternoon and evening tonight. Gusts of up to 35 mph will be possible with sustained winds out of the south. Temperatures will therefore remain relatively moderate [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - An argument that "escalated" into an altercation led to Topeka Police Officers responding to the report of a possible shooting at 2311 SE Kentucky Monday night at 8:25 p.m. According to the Topeka Police Department, a shot was fired, but no one was injured. When officers arrived at the scene, they were [...]

Kansas City Chiefs have considered moving the team from Arrowhead to the Kansas side of the state line, according to President Mark Donovan.

LAWRENCE (KSNT) -- Although Kansas men's basketball has made it to the Final Four before, there is still a learning curve for many businesses and the city as they try to get themselves ready for thousands to storm the streets -- just like they did on Sunday. The City of Lawrence said they plan to [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) -March 29th is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day and marks the point when the last United States troops left South Vietnam, ending America’s direct military involvement in 1973. The VA of Eastern Kansas held a recognition ceremony Tuesday morning to honor those that served in the Vietnam War. Topeka Mayor Mike [...]

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Republican legislators in Kansas are trying to prevent cities and counties from banning, limiting or even taxing plastic bags, straws and food containers. A bill prohibiting such local bans cleared the GOP-controlled Legislature on Monday and is headed toward Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's desk. Kelly hasn't publicly said what she'll do with [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT)-- The Starbucks on 23rd street in Lawrence have announced their desire to form a union, they will be the second to file for Union Election in Kansas. Currently, 140 different Starbucks locations across the United States are doing the same. Workers filed yesterday morning, as well as they wrote a letter to the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Lazy Toad, a Topeka American fare restaurant and sports bar, will be a causality of the pandemic. The Topeka business announced on its Facebook page that it has decided to close permanently. "Hi my friends…it is with a heavy heart that me and my family have decided to call it a [...]

Parents would be able to sue districts over violations.

Breezy conditions are expected today with a return to more of a southerly wind, which will help send temperatures into the upper 70s and lower 80s for eastern areas, possible into the middle to upper 80s west. There is a slight chance for a few isolated storms in the evening hours. However, a better chance [...]

CONCORDIA (KSNT) - A stream advisory has been issued for the Republican River near Concordia due to "operations problems" at a local wastewater treatment plant on Monday. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the City of Concordia Wastewater Treatment Plant encountered issues which resulted in a discharge of wastewater containing elevated bacteria [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The new Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment was sworn in on Monday during a ceremony at the statehouse. Governor Laura Kelly announced that Stanek would be taking over the role from Dr. Lee Norman, the former Secretary of the KDHE, at the end of November last year. Previously, she was the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The new owner of a longtime Topeka dining staple plans to use the building for a new restaurant, according to information obtained by KSNT 27 News Monday. Carlos O'Kelly's, which shut down in July 2020 after 36 years in business, has been sold to Juan Jasso-Rodriguez. A representative for the new owner [...]

Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and Villanova vying for a spot in the national championship has sparked a scramble for tickets to Final Four games.

The bill legalizing marijuana has near-uniform support among Democrats.

CLEVELAND (KSNT)- Former K-State star Dean Wade is out for the rest of the season due to a need for knee surgery to repair a meniscus injury in his right knee, according to ESPN. Wade started in 28 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. He was averaging 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has put out a warning to Kansas residents to be wary of scams during the tax season. According to Schmidt, the Consumer Protection Division was experiencing an increase in calls and emails from Kansans who are being targeted by scammers who are offering to help out by [...]

WICHITA (KSNW) -- A death investigation in central Kansas spans two counties. A 32-year-old man was found dead in Lehigh in Marion County Sunday, but investigators think the death stemmed from something that happened in McPherson County. The Marion County Sheriff's Office began the investigation Sunday when it learned of an unresponsive person at an [...]