MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- K-State's quarterback room continues to grow in talent. On Tuesday, the Wildcats got a commitment from Jacob Knuth, a quarterback transfer from the University of Minnesota. Originally a native of Harrisburg, South Dakota, Knuth redshirted as a freshman with the Gophers. In high school, he led Harrisburg to an undefeated season and [...]
ARLINGTON, Texas (KSNT)- KU baseball has cause for celebration on Wednesday night. The Jayhawks pulled off a major upset to start the Big 12 tournament, beating the top seeded Longhorns 6-3 in Arlington. Kansas got a huge boost by a Janson Reeder grand slam in the seventh inning. Kodey Shojinaga, who was awarded Big 12 [...]
What We're Tracking After showers clear out early, we'll be left with a mostly clear sky tonight. Light wind and clear skies will allow for temperatures to fall back into the middle to upper 50s across the region by early Thursday morning. The rest of Thursday appears to be a bit of a repeat with [...]
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) - Officials in Pottawatomie County are closing a road due to a local bridge that is falling apart. The county closed a bridge between Rockenham Road and Emile Road Wednesday. This is because the bridge deck over Rock Creek is deteriorating, according to the press release from the county. A detour for [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly announced more than $8.8 million from the Kansas High-Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program will go to 19 rural counties. The program seeks to improve the safety and efficiency of roads and local roadways by using the federally funded program, according to the press release from the Kansas Office of [...]
The Riverside Park elm tree had stood in the Independence park for as long as residents could remember.
The item, which has appeared on DQ's menu on-and-off over the last several years, is officially being discontinued, the company said.
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A car crash near Washburn Rural Middle School left two people with minor injuries. A law enforcement officer told our Channel 27 News reporter a driver and passenger of a vehicle were sent to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries following a crash at 11:43 a.m. on Southwest 61st [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay joined by Lindsey Anderson with the S.A.V.E program came onto the KSNT 27 News Morning show to speak more in-depth about what the program provides for the community. “S.A.V.E. is a community-based, violence reduction strategy,” Anderson said. “It’s focused at high-risk youth to provide intervention with [...]
LYON COUNTY (KSNT)- Parts of Lyon County are experiencing a power outage. Due to an accident in southeast Emporia near South Ave and Weaver St, Evergy de-energized the service area, according to a Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Facebook post. The power outage is intended to safely remove hazards from the accident. Customers will be [...]
Worlds of Fun says the opening of the new Zambezi Zinger rollercoaster is delayed after it was initially set to debut on Friday, May 26
TECUMSEH (KSNT)- The family of a fallen air force tech sergeant is receiving a full mortgage payment in observance of Memorial Day. Air Force Tech Sergeant Wesley Kubie was killed June 8, 2021 in Salina, Kansas after a humvee rollover accident during a routine training operation, according to a Tunnel To Towers press release. Kubie [...]
Here are 10 travel tips for Memorial Day weekend that could make your travel plans a little easier.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – State officials have cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art lab in Manhattan. Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) — the first U.S. laboratory with biosafety level-4 containment capable of housing large [...]
SHAWNEE CO. (KSNT)- Roughly one mile of road in southwest Topeka will be closed for almost three months. Amanda Monhollon with Shawnee County shared a press release announcing major road work on Southwest Nottingham Road from Southwest 33rd Street to Southwest 37th Street. Starting May 30, workers will be removing cracked asphalt and some underlying [...]
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT)- Tire manufacturer Michelin announced it will be investing over $100 million into Junction City to increase production of tracks for agricultural equipment. Over the next five years, around 200 new jobs will be added to increase the output of Camso agricultural rubber tracks, according to a press release from Michelin. Camso is [...]
Catholics are traveling to Gower, Missouri, to witness what they call a miracle: a nun's body with no signs of decay four years after burial.
A charity motorcycle run in Miami County, Kansas turned into a confusing cruise this past weekend.
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Kevin McCullar Jr.'s time with KU's men's basketball team isn't over just yet. KU Athletics announced Wednesday that McCullar will be coming back to Kansas for the 2023-2024 season. This comes after he declared for the NBA Draft and participated in the recent NBA Combine. This will be his final year of [...]
We'll be a bit warmer through the day as highs make it up into the middle 80s by this afternoon. You may notice a bit more humidity in the air today, but it won't be uncomfortable by any means. It just may help to spark off a few isolated showers and storms that likely won't [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- The National Bio Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), a research lab focused on tackling biological threats, is just months away from becoming fully operational in Manhattan, Kansas. Scientists are preparing to begin research at the state-of-the-art, BSL-4 facility, where they'll study some of the most dangerous animal-borne diseases. “Only after we have that approval will [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Northeast Kansas will be well represented for the final two rounds of the girls' state soccer tournaments. On Tuesday, multiple area schools got one step closer to a state championship. 6A:Washburn Rural beats Wichita Northwest 5-1.The Lady Blues will play Mill Valley at 7 p.m. Friday in Wichita. Manhattan beats Garden City [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas City Area Transportation authority has applied for a $500,000 grant through the Federal Railroad Administration to study the idea of a intercity rail system. If approved, this new rail system would serve 15 counties in the northeast Kansas and Kansas City metro area stemming from as far north as the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Ballet finished its 2022-2023 dance season with a recital titled 'Seasons of Dance' Tuesday evening at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. "This is Kansas Ballet Academy's 11th annual class concert and this is the culmination of our season where our entire academy will be here tonight and tomorrow showcasing everything [...]
The Kansas Turnpike Authority is urged everyone to drive safely and take advantage of resources that can make your trip go smoothly.