Matthew Self
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Kansas lawmakers introduce 7 anti-abortion, anti-transgender rights bills in 2023
Lawmakers are currently discussing seven bills dealing with abortion, pregnancy centers and transgender rights in Kansas. → Read More
New details released in shooting at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – Police have released an update to a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan Monday afternoon. Aaron Wintermote with the Riley County Police Department said officers were sent to the Sunset Zoo in the 2300 block of Oak St. at 5:07 p.m. after receiving a […] → Read More
Kansas town comes in second place second year in a row for ‘best historic small town’ contest
ABILENE (KSNT) - The town of Abilene fell short of coming in first place for the second year in a row in USA TODAY's "Best Historic Small Town" contest. → Read More
Topeka offers free trip to Capital City for New York City residents
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Residents of New York City could be visiting the capital of Kansas for free following remarks from NYC Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week. → Read More
Man wins $1M with royal flush in high stakes game of Texas Hold’em in a Kansas casino
MAYETTA, Kan. (KSNT) – One man hit it big at Prairie Band Casino & Resort in a high-stakes game of Texas Hold’em late last month. Natalie Fredrickson, a spokeswoman for the casino, released the news on Wednesday that a man named Steven L. won more than $1 million on Feb. 27. He claimed his victory […] → Read More
NYC mayor takes aim at Topeka, City claps back on Twitter
The City of Topeka gave a response to New York City Mayor Eric Adams after he singled out the Capital City in a speech on Tuesday. → Read More
Biologists battle invasive species infesting lower Kansas River
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Biologists are on the front lines of a battle on and beneath the Kansas River to take two invasive species down a peg. Conservationists and members of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks alike have been looking at the growing population of invasive carp species in the Kansas River with increasing […] → Read More
Planets to converge above Kansas, here’s when
A rare planetary conjunction is coming soon, and you won’t have to leave your backyard to be able to see it. → Read More
Kansas teacher goes viral on TikTok, receives state honor
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Meet Kraig Westhoff, a teacher from northeast Kansas who has taken his history lessons to the next level through his viral TikTok channel. → Read More
Kansas Senate passes bills on banning abortion pills and health officials power
A bill banning providers from prescribing medications, like the abortion pill, over telemedicine and another restricting the power of the Secretary of Health has passed in the Kansas Senate. → Read More
Funeral plans set for Kansas teen who died after head-on car crash
CARBONDALE, Kan. (KSNT) – Funeral arrangements for a Carbondale teen killed in a Shawnee County crash last week have been released. Alyssa Lee, 16, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Lee, was born Aug. 29, 2006 in Flint, Michigan, according to her online obituary with Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions. She was a junior at […] → Read More
Watch: Meteor swarm or strange phenomenon over Kansas skies?
GOODLAND (KSNT) - Video captured by the National Weather Service (NWS) claims to show a meteor swarm from over the weekend in western Kansas. However, a local astronomer says otherwise. → Read More
Kobach goes after second pharmaceutical company over mail-order abortion pills
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Following a "significant victory for the pro-life cause and for women's health" in Kansas, Attorney General Kris Kobach is putting pressure another pharmaceutical company to not distribute abortion pills in the Sunflower State. → Read More
2 men arrested after alleged meth lab burns down in Kansas
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) - Two northeast Kansas men are under arrest after an alleged meth lab in their mobile home caught on fire earlier this week. → Read More
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly places Super Bowl bet with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has officially placed a Super Bowl bet with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ahead of the Chiefs vs. Eagles game this weekend. → Read More
12 Kansas towns, cities to receive $5M in federal funds in road safety grants
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A dozen communities in Kansas are slated to receive federal funds to help improve road safety. Gov. Laura Kelly’s office announced that a total of $5 million in federal dollars will be distributed among 12 Kansas communities through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. This program […] → Read More
Cause of Keystone Pipeline oil leak in Kansas identified
A new report has revealed the cause of the Keystone Pipeline oil leak in Washington County last year. → Read More
‘The sky is the limit’: Kansas man makes flying look easy with paramotor
NEMAHA COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – For Lucas Niehues, keeping his feet on the ground is easier said than done. 27 News spoke with Niehues, a local paramotoring enthusiast hailing from Nemaha County, about his unconventional hobby. Niehues relies on a paramotor, or powered paraglider, to take to the skies, capturing some truly eye-catching photos and […] → Read More
Kobach threatens Walgreens with legal action over abortion access
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Office of the Attorney General issued a letter to Walgreens Monday warning them about providing abortiona ccess to Kansans through its mail-order pharmacy business. → Read More
How to avoid Super Bowl ticket, fan gear scams
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Attorney General's Office released some tips people can use to avoid falling victim to scams on tickets and fan gear ahead of the Super Bowl. → Read More