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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 1h

TOPEKA (FOX 43) – This week’s Scholar Athlete is Brooklyn Dye from Rock Creek High School. Dye is a senior, and she plays outside hitter for their volleyball team, as well as center fielder f…

Scholar Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Dye

TOPEKA (FOX 43) – This week’s Scholar Athlete is Brooklyn Dye from Rock Creek High School. Dye is a senior, and she plays outside hitter for their volleyball team, as well as center fielder f…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 2h

The YMCA of Topeka hosted a 'Trunk or Treat' event tonight for families within the community. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/ymca-of-topeka-hosts-trunk-or-treat/

YMCA of Topeka hosts ‘Trunk or Treat’

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The YMCA of Topeka hosted a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event tonight for families within the community. Families at the event could grab candy from decorated cars, play game…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 3h

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is now certified sensory inclusive.https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/topeka-and-shawnee-county-public-library-offers-sensory-inclusive-items/

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library offers sensory inclusive items

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is now certified sensory inclusive. The library offers sensory bags for anyone to use, including fidget toys, noise-canceling head…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 3h

Oct. 22 marks 22 days in the government shutdown, it's the second longest in American history, and people who use food assistance programs could soon feel the impact. https://www.ksnt.com/news/kansas/gov-kelly-reacts-to-snap-and-wic-benefits-as-government-shutdown-hits-22-days/

Gov. Kelly reacts to SNAP and WIC benefits as government shutdown hits 22 days

KANSAS (KSNT) – Oct. 22 marks 22 days in the government shutdown, it’s the second longest in American history, and people who use food assistance programs could soon feel the impact. Th…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 4h

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Rising prices and property taxes are continuing to hurt homebuyers in Kansas, and now local experts are calling on lawmakers for solutions. During a legislative committee meeting on…

Kansas homes surge in price as lawmakers search for solutions

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Rising prices and property taxes are continuing to hurt homebuyers in Kansas, and now local experts are calling on lawmakers for solutions. During a legislative committee meeting on…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 5h

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that two banks in Kansas City, Missouri was robbed Wednesday afternoon. https://www.ksnt.com/news/two-kansas-city-banks-robbed-hours-apart-suspect-remains-on-the-run/

Two Kansas City banks robbed hours apart, suspect remains on the run

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that a bank in Kansas City, Missouri was robbed Wednesday afternoon.

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 5h

Emporia is celebrating the opening of a new gas station. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/emporia-walmart-opens-new-gas-station/

Emporia Walmart opens new gas station

EMPORIA (KSNT) – Emporia is celebrating the opening of a new gas station. On Oct. 22, Emporia’s Walmart opened a place to fill up. It has 10 pumps and a convivence store. The shopping c…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 6h

The Hear We Grow Again is a big kids consignment sale is underway at the former Topeka sears location. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/biannual-here-we-grow-again-shopping-event-returns-to-topeka/

Biannual Here We Grow Again shopping event returns to Topeka

KANSAS (KSNT) – The Hear We Grow Again is a big kids consignment sale is underway at the former Topeka sears location. This sale has been around for almost 15 years. It’s a twice-a-year…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 6h

Manhattan officials are warning local pet owners to be on the lookout for sick raccoons that may be carrying a highly contagious disease. https://www.ksnt.com/kansasoutdoors/pet-owners-warned-to-avoid-sick-raccoons-around-manhattan-heres-why/

Pet owners warned to avoid sick raccoons around Manhattan, here’s why

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Manhattan officials are warning local pet owners to be on the lookout for sick raccoons that may be carrying a highly contagious disease. The City of Manhattan’s Anim…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 8h

No plans for Halloween in Topeka? Try checking out the first-ever ghost hunt at a local, and possibly haunted, mansion. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/mansion-ghost-hunt-set-for-halloween-night-in-topeka/

Mansion ghost hunt set for Halloween night in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – No plans for Halloween in Topeka? Try checking out the first-ever ghost hunt at a local, and possibly haunted, mansion. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation and Ghost Tours of …

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 8h

Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed announced nine new modernization and highway expansion projects on Wednesday. https://www.ksnt.com/news/kansas/ks-governor-announces-442-million-in-highway-projects/

KS governor announces $442 million in highway projects

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed announced nine new modernization and highway expansion projects on Wednesday. These n…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 9h

A local judge has sentenced a man to prison for his role in a 2024 car chase and murder. https://www.ksnt.com/news/crime/judge-sentences-man-to-life-in-prison-for-2024-killing-in-topeka/

Judge sentences man to life in prison for 2024 killing in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local judge has sentenced a man to prison for his role in a 2024 car chase and murder. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced on Oct. 22 that a judge sentence…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 9h

The Wright Place Residential Facility (WPRF) is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that serves young men who are experiencing significant emotional, behavioral or substance use challenges. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/psychiatric-treatment-facility-opens-in-topeka/

Psychiatric treatment facility opens in Topeka

CONTEXT: The above video aired on Oct. 17 TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Wright Place Residential Facility (WPRF) is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that serves young men who are experienci…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 10h

A pedestrian at a park in California was struck by a small aircraft that crashed during an attempted emergency landing on Tuesday, officials confirmed to Nexstar’s KTLA. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/woman-struck-by-small-plane-during-crash-landing-at-california-park/

Woman struck by small plane during crash-landing at California park

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 10h

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday. https://www.ksnt.com/sports/ap-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-is-not-being-reconsidered-nfl-commissioner-says/

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winn…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 11h

Kansas ranchers are frustrated with President Donald Trump's plan to import Argentinian beef and say it won't be the fix for prices the administration claims it will be.

Kansas ranchers don’t support Trump’s plan to import beef

KANSAS (KSNT) – Kansas ranchers are frustrated with President Donald Trump’s plan to import Argentinian beef and say it won’t be the fix for prices the administration claims it wi…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 11h

Some of Kansas’ top political officials are refusing to accept their paychecks amid the ongoing government shutdown. https://www.ksnt.com/capitol-bureau/what-kansas-federal-lawmakers-are-refusing-pay-during-the-government-shutdown/

What Kansas federal lawmakers are refusing pay during the government shutdown?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some of Kansas’ top political officials are refusing to accept their paychecks amid the ongoing government shutdown. The government shutdown started at the beginning of …

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 12h

The Student Democratic Society organized a protest on the Utah Valley University campus against the creation of a memorial for Charlie Kirk. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/student-group-protests-creation-of-charlie-kirk-memorial-at-utah-valley-university/

Student group protests creation of Charlie Kirk memorial at Utah Valley University

One student said they believe a memorial for the conservative influencer “would be a memorial for hatred.”

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 12h

“I lost three months of my life. I don’t want to [lose] my life again. I live in constant fear of being re-arrested,” Kostak said. “I don’t want to go back there.”

NYC woman says she lives in ‘constant fear’ after months-long ICE detention

“I lost three months of my life. I don’t want to [lose] my life again. I live in constant fear of being re-arrested,” Kostak said. “I don’t want to go back there.”

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 13h

A regional grocery chain is offering customers additional ways to save this fall both in-store and at the gas pump. https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/dillons-reveals-fall-shopping-discounts-fuel-deals/

Dillons reveals fall shopping discounts, fuel deals

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A regional grocery chain is offering customers additional ways to save this fall both in-store and at the gas pump. Dillons announced on Oct. 22 that it will be offering disco…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 14h

Documents released this week revealed what led to a 5-year-old girl falling off a Disney cruise ship and her father jumping off to rescue her in June. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/docs-reveal-what-led-to-5-year-old-falling-off-disney-cruise-ship-dad-rescuing-her/

Docs reveal what led to 5-year-old falling off Disney cruise ship, dad rescuing her

Documents released this week revealed what led to a 5-year-old girl falling off a Disney cruise ship and her father jumping off to rescue her back in June.

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 14h

New footage shows a blind man being violently detained by federal agents at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland. https://www.ksnt.com/news/national/watch-blind-man-dragged-by-federal-agents-into-oregon-ice-facility/

WATCH: Blind man dragged by federal agents into Oregon ICE facility

The videos show several federal agents circling around Quinn Haberl before grabbing him by his limbs and carrying him toward the ICE building before dropping him on his head.

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 15h

The H-1B program allows employers to hire highly skilled non-U.S. citizens.

Walmart pauses hiring candidates who need pricey H-1B visa

The H-1B program allows employers to hire highly skilled non-U.S. citizens.

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 16h

What We’re Tracking Chilly morning temperatures Sunny, mild afternoons Rain chance later this week The wind has calmed down significantly since yesterday afternoon. This has allowed temperatures to…

Patchy morning frost, warm and sunny this afternoon

What We’re Tracking Chilly morning temperatures Sunny, mild afternoons Rain chance later this week The wind has calmed down significantly since yesterday afternoon. This has allowed temperatures to…

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KSNT 27 News @ksntnews.bsky.social · 16h

Officials have identified more than 1,000 available hotel rooms plus additional rental options in Alaska’s largest city for the hundreds of people displaced to Anchorage after the remnants of…

Task force aims to move those displaced by ex-typhoon in Alaska from shelters to hotels, rentals

Officials have identified more than 1,000 available hotel rooms plus additional rental options in Alaska’s largest city for the hundreds of people displaced to Anchorage after the remnants of…

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