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A lake in Northern California is getting a dye job, but it’s not to improve its aesthetic. No, this makeover will serve an important function.

California is dyeing a lake pink. Here’s why:

Vice President Harris said Thursday she would look to appoint a Republican to a Cabinet position if she wins the presidency in November.

Harris says she would appoint a Republican to her Cabinet Vice President Harris said Thursday she would look to appoint a Republican to a Cabinet position if she wins the presidency in November. “I’ve got 68 days to go with this election, so I’m not putti…

The House task force investigating the assassination attempt against former President Trump issued an extensive request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secret Service on Wednesday for documents pertaining to the attack and interviews with Secret Service officials involved with the rally.

Trump shooting task force issues extensive requests to DHS, Secret Service The House task force investigating the assassination attempt against former President Trump issued an extensive request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secret Service on Wednesday …

Maggie Goodlander, a candidate in the increasingly tense Democratic primary for retiring Rep. Annie Kuster’s (D-N.H.) seat, filed a personal financial disclosure that has raised questions over the actual value of sizable assets she holds.

Ex-Biden official in NH primary raises questions with ‘bizarre’ financial disclosure Maggie Goodlander, a candidate in the increasingly tense Democratic primary for retiring Rep. Annie Kuster’s (D-N.H.) seat, filed a personal financial disclosure that has raised questions over the …

Three times in the past four months, William Stein, a technology analyst at Truist Securities, has taken Elon Musk up on his invitation to try the latest versions of Tesla’s vaunted “Full Self-Driving” system.

Is Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system safe? Analysts are doubtful A series of alarming recent incidents have drawn the attention of federal regulators, who were already investigating Tesla’s automated driving systems because of dozens of crashes that raised safet…

Former President Trump’s campaign is mocking Vice President Harris for bringing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) to her first interview since launching her bid for the White House.

Trump camp mocks Harris for bringing Walz to first interview Former President Trump’s campaign is mocking Vice President Harris for bringing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) to her first interview since launching her bid for the White House. “Last night, CNN anno…

Tom Hanks is warning his fans to "not be fooled" or "swindled" by what he describes as fake, artificial intelligence (AI)-generated ads featuring his likeness.

Tom Hanks warns against ads with his image created ‘fraudulently and through AI’ Tom Hanks is warning his fans to “not be fooled” or “swindled”.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has a message for America: The U.S. Postal Service is ready for a flood of election mail and is better positioned to do so than it was four years ago.

Postmaster general is confident about ability to process mail-in ballots Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has a message for America: The U.S. Postal Service is ready for a flood of election mail and is better positioned to do so than it was four years ago. The Postal Serv…

A photographer for the Minnesota Twins captured a stunning image of a rare meterological event that occurred during Monday’s home game against the Atlanta Braves.

'Surreal' photo captures rainbow lightning at Minnesota Twins game. Here's why it's rare A photographer for the Minnesota Twins captured a stunning image of a rare meteorological event that occurred during Monday’s home game against the Atlanta Braves.

Kansas state athletics’ celebrated its 2024 Hall of Fame class.

Class of 2024 Wildcats inducted to the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame MANHATTAN (KSNT)- Kansas state athletics’ celebrated its 2024 Hall of Fame class. This year there are 10 members added ten members including Jacob Pullen, Kevin Lockett, Carl and Mary Ice and…

Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday “my values have not changed,” as she was questioned along with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in their first major television interview of their presidential campaign.

Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaign SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended shifting away from some of her more liberal positions in her first major television interview of her presidential campaign, bu…

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially secured his spot on ballots across Kansas this November.

RFK Jr. will officially be on the presidential ballot in KS TOPEKA (KSNT) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially secured his spot on ballots across Kansas this November. Kansas Secretary of State (SOS) Scott Schwab a…

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly held a ceremonial signing of the Good Samaritan law passed this year to protect Kansans from prosecution if they call 911 for an overdose.

Kansas adopts ‘Good Samaritan’ law for drug crimes TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly held a ceremonial signing of the Good Samaritan law passed this year to protect Kansans from prosecution if they call 911 for an overdose. Inside t…

Another man is being charged with murder in relation to an April shooting in south Topeka.

Third person arrested in connection to south Topeka shooting TOPEKA (KSNT) – Another man is being charged with murder in relation to an April shooting in south Topeka. On Aug. 29, 2024, 24-year-old Michael DeLance Allen has been charged in relation to …

A film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan federal court.

Judge says ex-Boston Celtics’ Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis can delay prison to finish film NEW YORK (AP) — A film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan f…

🎉 Exciting News for Brew at the Zoo! 🎉

All you music lovers, get ready to rock because Chance Encounter is coming to Brew at the Zoo Presented by Kaw Valley Bank and Kendall Construction 🎸🍻 This is going to be epic, and we can’t wait to jam out with you all! 🦁🎶

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Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels in defiance of international demands, a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said Thursday.

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, UN says VIENNA (AP) — Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels in defiance of international demands, a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear wa…

Actress Leah Remini and her husband, Angelo Pagán, are headed for divorce after 21 years of marriage and being together for 28 years.

Actors Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán divorce after 21 years of marriage Actress Leah Remini and her husband, Angelo Pagány, are headed for divorce after 21 years of marriage and being together for 28 years.

The search for white hydrogen and helium gas underneath Kansas is expanding.

Search for white hydrogen, helium to expand in Kansas The search for White Hydrogen and Helium gas underneath Kansas is expanding.

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A 4-year-old boy who accidentally broke a rare 3,500-year-old jar in an Israeli museum has been forgiven and even invited back, as curators hope to turn the disaster into a teachable moment.

A 4-year-old broke a 3,500-year-old jar at an Israeli museum. Forgiven, he’s invited back HAIFA, Israel (AP) — A 4-year-old boy who accidentally broke a rare 3,500-year-old jar in an Israeli museum has been forgiven and even invited back, as curators hope to turn the disaster into a tea…

The use of cannabis and hallucinogens remained at “historically high levels” last year among adults between 19 and 30 and between 35 and 50, according to a survey released Thursday.

Use of cannabis, hallucinogen at ‘historically high levels’: Research The use of cannabis and hallucinogens remained at “historically high levels” last year among adults between 19 and 30 and between 35 and 50, according to a survey released Thursday.

A former Emporia Police officer was arrested on charges of human trafficking and r**e on Thursday.

Former Emporia police officer arrested on human trafficking charge EMPORIA (KSNT) – A former Emporia Police officer was arrested on charges of human trafficking and r**e on Thursday. According to the City of Emporia, the 33-year-old man had been employed by …

The 9-year-old was located inside a house by his grandmother on a bed covered in blood.

Autopsy released for 9-year-old Zerick Ozuna who died near Lake Sherwood TOPEKA (KSNT) – Forensic Medical has released the autopsy report for 9-year-old Zerick Ozuna, a child killed in the Lake Sherwood neighborhood on June 20. According to the autopsy findings, Ozuna …

More than 100 tons of dead fish were collected in and around the port of Volos in central Greece after a mass die-off linked to extreme weather fluctuations, authorities said Thursday.

Watch: Over 100 tons of dead fish swamp Greek port after climate-related mass die-off Fishing trawlers have been chartered by the regional authorities, along with earthmovers, to scoop the dead fish out of the sea and load them onto trucks bound for an incinerator.

There will be free admission to the Topeka Zoo this Saturday for Gage Park Founders Fest! Bring a non-perishable food item!

Ecuador’s government says it has started dismantling infrastructure on a controversial oil drilling block in Yasuni National Park, just as Friday’s court-imposed deadline for completion looms.

Ecuador starts dismantling Yasuni National Park oil block two days before court deadline BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Ecuador’s government says it has started dismantling infrastructure on a controversial oil drilling block in Yasuni National Park, just as Friday’s court-imposed…

The Topeka Rescue Mission Executive Director LaManda Broyles joined the 27 Morning Show to discuss the recent developments for the organization and offer insight into what TRM’s involvement in the Built For Zero initiative could look like.

‘That’s counterintuitive’: Topeka Rescue Mission talks Built For Zero, camp cleanups TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM) Executive Director LaManda Broyles joined the 27 Morning Show to discuss the recent developments for the organization and offer insight into wh…

Officials across the U.S. are working to combat the flow of fentanyl that has led to overdose deaths and the continued opioid epidemic.

How reliable are fentanyl test strips? Social media companies struggle to crack down on photos from drug dealers showing fentanyl test results.