TOPEKA (KSNT)- Kansas lawmakers are stirring up an abortion debate this legislative session. Republican Senator Chase Blasi, R-Wichita, has introduced a bill which would allow cities and counties to enact abortion restrictions. In an interview with Kansas Capitol Bureau, Blasi said he introduced the bill on behalf of his constituents. "The fight for life continues [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A man arrested during a standoff with the Topeka Police Department Wednesday night failed to appear in court this morning. Timothy Evertson, 45, was arrested on Wednesday night in the 700 block of northeast Kellam Ave. on multiple charges after allegedly attempting to break into a garage. He is charged with aggravated burglary, [...]
What We’re Tracking: Cloud cover will remain stubborn through the night but winds should start to let up later this evening. Temperatures will drop below freezing into the lower 20s. Clouds should start to break apart by the morning. Highs for the second half of the week will be cooler with 30s and 40s expected [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas City Chiefs will be hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars this Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium, and it appears that conditions may be less than ideal. A storm system is brewing over the Rocky Mountains and is expected to move into the region this weekend. There are still several questions about the system [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Board of Education is scheduled to meet to tonight to discuss several items including an extension of Dr. Tiffany Anderson's contract as superintendent. The board is set to meet on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Burnett Administrative Center. Among the items on their agenda is the extension of Anderon's contract [...]
FurryFansago is bringing its first of many furcons to Great Bend this summer.
KANSAS CITY (KSNT) - Evergy has posted a warning to its customers regarding a new tactic being used by scammers in Kansas and Missouri on Thursday. Andrew Baker, a spokesman for Evergy, said scam callers are fraudulently claiming to be representatives of Evergy and are telling customers that they need to send money through the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department responded to a house fire in southwest Topeka on Thursday morning. All residents of the home, two adults and one child, were reported safe and without injuries, according to the TFD. The fire was first reported around 10 a.m. on Jan. 19 for a home located in the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Attorney General has issued an open letter to the U.S. Attorney General asking for an investigation into President Biden's alleged mishandling and storage of confidential records. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced that he had issued the letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday petitioning the Department of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department told 27 News it is investigating a hit-and-run incident after a vehicle struck an adult female bicyclist in West Topeka. Rosie Nichols, a spokeswoman for the TPD, said the incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday night at the intersection of Gage Blvd. and SW 12th St. The [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A member of Kansas State University's faculty was seriously injured in a car vs. pedestrian incident on Wednesday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that a pedestrian was hit by a car around 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 18 in the 1600 block of Claflin Rd. The pedestrian was walking north across Claflin [...]
TOPEKA (FOX43)- A Pitbull-mix named "Donkey" came on to the Fox 43 AM Live show today! Elina Alterman with the Lawrence Humane Society brought "Donkey," a one-year old Pitbull-mix on the show to talk about adoption needs getting into the new year. Watch the interview above to hear more about Donkey's personality and adoption specifications.
TOPEKA (FOX 43)- The annual Point in Time Count is next week on Jan. 25. Groups with Valeo Behavioral Health Care will survey the community, and count how many people are without homes in Topeka. This data will give Valeo, Shawnee County's designated mental health authority, an idea of how many resources and supplies will [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)— Photos of a beaver impacted by the massive Keystone Pipeline oil spill in Washington County have been released. About 14,000 barrels of oil spilled into Mill Creek after a section of the pipeline burst. Four animals and 71 fish were found dead, after the spill. Kansas Capitol Bureau obtained photos on Thursday of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A national teacher appreciation award putting a spotlight on teachers across the country has made its way to the capital city. Kristine Becker is a fourth grade teacher at Logan Elementary, and was surprised Tuesday morning when awarded one of the 2022 Milken Educator Awards and $25,000. The Milken Family Foundation was created [...]
Livestock chaos. A Kansas family says its livestock is dying at a rapid rate because of a feeding error.
A rollover crash in Brown County has claimed the life of a 24-year-old man.
Highs for the second half of the week will be cooler with 30s and 40s expected through the weekend. It should clear out enough Thursday and Friday for some sunshine, but temperatures will still be rather chilly, especially our nighttime lows in the 20s. Today will feel even chillier with a strong northwest wind (gusts [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - One man is in custody after a standoff with police in Oakland. Timothy Evertson was trying to break into a garage Wednesday afternoon in the 700 block of North East Kellam Avenue, according to the Topeka Police Department. Police made contact and Evertson began throwing rocks and knives at officers. Evertson was taken [...]
One man is in custody after a standoff in Oakland. Timothy Evertson was trying to break into a garage Wednesday afternoon in the 700 block of North East Kellam Avenue. Topeka Police made contact and Evertson began throwing rocks and knives at officers. Evertson was taken into custody Wednesday night after an hours long standoff [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia State basketball hosted the University of Nebraska-Kearney on Wednesday, splitting the games. The men's team won, 72-59. The women's team lost, 86-54. Men's recap: The No. 24 Hornets never trailed on its way to this win. The two teams stayed close for the first seven and a half minutes, with Emporia [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn men's and women's basketball had opposite outcomes in their back-to-back games against Fort Hays State. The men's team won, 74-64. The women lost 53-46. Men's recap: Washburn (7-9, 4-6) scored the first 10 points of the game, jumping out to a 13-2 lead and never looked back. Levi Braun scored eight [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Wednesday, members of the Shawnee County Commission visited a courtroom to better understand how they operate. Commissioners joined state lawmakers at the invitation of Judge Cheryl Rios to sit in on the day's preliminary hearings at Shawnee County's 3rd Judicial District. Renovation work underway at Shawnee Co. Courthouse Commissioner Bill Riphahn [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Washburn Rural High School is sending one of its best football players just up the road to be an Ichabod. WRHS senior linebacker Ty Weber announced his commitment to Washburn University on social media Wednesday. "I look forward to laying it on the line for my coaches, my teammates, my university and my [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County is working to renovate and modernize its courthouse. The Shawnee County courthouse started off this year with major renovations. The project is expected to cost about $15 million to complete. These renovations include a new HVAC system, new exterior windows, LED light fixtures and new roof. County Comissioner Bill Riphahn [...]