Update 5:15 p.m. - Police say one person is in custody following today's police chase that ended in East Topeka. They are not looking for any additional suspects. Update 4:35 p.m. - Lawrence Police said they are assisting in the case. 4:00 - A police chase has ended in East Topeka, where there's a large [...]
What We’re Tracking Tonight, partly cloudy skies can be expected with a light breeze out of the south. A few showers and storms will continue to pop up in the area so don’t be surprised to see a few rain drops and perhaps some thunder! The storms should stay well under severe status, so that [...]
The Kansas City Chiefs have their preseason schedule for 2023, including two home games at Arrowhead Stadium.
SHAWNEE CO. (KSNT) - Shawnee County officials are working to get ahead of any blue-green algae that may appear this season. Blue-green algae was the cause of many lake closures in Shawnee County last summer, most notably at Adventure Cove on Lake Shawnee. Blue-green algae is a kind of poisonous bacteria that grows in water [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Former Washburn wide receiver James Letcher Jr. is signing a pro contract. The Ichabod alumnus is signing with Alouettes de Montréal to play in the CFL. Letcher Jr. tallied just under 3,000 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns in five years with the 'Bods. He recently attended Chiefs rookie minicamp but did not receive [...]
Kansas City, Kansas, detectives arrested two suspects in South Dakota for the shooting death of 6-year-old Sir-Antonio Brown.
You can become part of the Wicked Witch display in Wamego.
TOPEKA (KSNT) -This summer, a new festival celebrating African American culture and heritage is coming to Topeka. The event will be held at downtown Topeka's Evergy Plaza from July 28-30 and will include musical performances, vendors and discussion panel sessions focused on professional and personal growth for African Americans, according to Greater Topeka Partnership Communications [...]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- After some much-needed rain in some areas of Kansas, the drought has lessened, but not by much. The new U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday shows more than 80% of the state still suffers from drought. The information is based on measurements from Tuesday, before the most recent rainfall. The [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Heartland Park hasn’t paid taxes since 2017, county commissioners said in a letter to the community on Thursday. The race track in South Topeka has raised issue about county appraisals of the race track for several years. On Thursday, county commissioners said the track has stopped paying taxes altogether and has been [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed an education budget bill, which fully funds Kansas schools for this school year. Her move also includes a line-item veto of a controversial section of the bill that would have altered school finance distribution to schools. “Of most concern, though, are changes in appropriations caused by [...]
Kansas City's Wayside Waifs helped rescue 34 American Eskimos, Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers from a Missouri breeder.
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BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details STARBUCKS NEW DRINKWARE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY IN THIS ARTICLE: It's looking like the summer of Starbucks. Each week, the beverage-based company releases something new to get their loyal customers even more excited to drop by for a visit. Last week, there were two new specialty summer [...]
KANSAS (KSNT) - Retail chain Target has issued a recall on around 4.9 million candles sold in stores nationwide over burn hazards and cutting risks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says Threshold Glass Jar Candles are being recalled as the candle's jar can crack or break during use. This can pose a laceration [...]
A project set to start soon on a busy West Topeka street could slow down traffic.
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Mayor Mike Padilla joined 27 News Anchor Katie Garceran on the morning show to discuss different community events and local issues the city is facing this year. May is National Military Appreciation Month, and Mayor Padilla is hosting an event in front of City Hall May 19 in recognition of the exceptional men [...]
On Thursday, localized branding for each host city in the 2026 World Cup went on display, including at several Kansas City landmarks.
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Fees for renewing motor vehicle registrations are being raised next month due to inflation-related causes. Shawnee County Treasurer Larry Mah says as of June 1, 2023 the facility fee for renewing motor vehicle registrations will go up by $2. This fee will apply to transactions completed at the Shawnee County Courthouse [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD) and the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office (SNSO) held a remembrance ceremony Thursday morning at the Kansas Police Memorial at the State Capital. Each year, the third week in May is set aside to show special appreciation for law enforcement personnel at all levels, paying tribute to the [...]
A 30-year-old was severely injured following a motorcycle crash near a state park, coming away with broken ribs and internal bleeding.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - United States Navy veteran David Tinsley is no stranger to helping out not only his country, but his entire community. Before patrolling the North Atlantic and Caribbean Seas, he was a student at Washburn University and Topeka High School. When three buddies joined the military, he decided to join them. "In those [...]
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Law enforcement has arrested two additional suspects on charges of criminal discharge of a firearm in relation to a weekend shooting at a South Topeka bar. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office says via social media that a 30-year-old and a 39-year-old are under arrests after a shooting at Victoria's that left [...]
Fields across Kansas are looking short and sparse, with some not tall enough to be harvested.
A few high, thin clouds will spread in through the day today, but mainly dry weather is expected through much of Thursday. Highs on Thursday will warm into the lower to middle 80s to the east, and we may be stuck in the upper 70s towards the north and west. There could be a few [...]