TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Museum of the Kansas National Guard held their annual Heartland Military Day Saturday at Forbes Field. The day included a reveille ceremony, a pancake breakfast in the morning followed by a day packed with military equipment displays, Civil War and World War II reenactments, live bands and a noon cookout. There [...]
What We’re Tracking A few showers will continue to move across the area this morning with some thunder and lightning possible. Temperatures are in the 60s to start off our weekend. After the first round of rain, most of Saturday appears dry with partly cloudy skies. A second round of showers and thunderstorms enters the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Hayden High School will have a new face on the sideline for boys' basketball in the 2023-24 season. Trey Brown, a 24-year-old graduate of Shawnee Heights, is stepping in as the new head coach of the Wildcats. Brown spent last season at the helm of Cair Paravel Latin School. "Blessed and thankful [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Drivers in Topeka may run into some roadblocks on Saturday. Multiple events will close a few roads temporarily. Road closures don't always have to be a negative. An event organizer for the Juneteenth Parade tells 27 News that creating space for community events helps people get more involved. "Our community is finally [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — One resident hosted a massive collectibles farage sale, specifically for comic book fans. Topeka resident Jake Livgren hosted a unique collectibles garage sale that promises to be a haven for fans of comic books and memorabilia from the past. This event is a dream come true for collectors who have a passion [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) -The Lady Shakes Theatre Company presents "Romeo and Juliet" at the Jayhawk Theatre. "Lady Shakes Theatre Company is a woman-led group that promotes the production of classical theater and bending some of the traditional gender roles. Our production tonight features an all woman cast," Alexandra Reilly, the director of "Romeo and Juliet," said. [...]
The tornado which was ranked an F-4, lasted 3 minutes and traveled for 8 miles, and was nearly 1,000 feet wide.
TOPEKA (KSNT) – After months of publicity and anticipation, we are just six days away from the BIG DAY when the drawing occurs for winners of the $10,000 gift certificate to Carpet One Floor and Home, a beautiful ring valued at approximately $11,000, a $2,500 shopping spree to Sutherlands Topeka and finally, the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home built [...]
BURLINGAME, Kan. (KSNT) — Not all heroes wear capes, and one 16-year-old proved that as he was honored earlier this week for his life-saving act. Scott Leandro, a lifeguard at the Burlingame Swimming Pool, sprang into action when a little girl was knocked off her raft in the deep end. This is all because another [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Seth Varner, a 23-year-old adventurer, is embarking on a remarkable mission to explore every incorporated town in Kansas. Through his social media and publishing company, Wandermore, Varner aims to bring these often overlooked towns into the public eye. Originally from Wahoo, Nebraska, Varner caught the travel bug during the pandemic and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Law enforcement are helping to keep I-70 clear during rush hour after a four-car crash. Candice Breshears with the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) confirmed there was a four-car crash on I-70 near the California Avenue exit. Breshears assured 27 News those involved are on the shoulder of the road, which will keep [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Manhattan's Sunset Zoo is celebrating its chimpanzee on a long life, and breaking a record. The Sunset Zoo will celebrate Susie, a female chimpanzee, who is turning 69 Monday, June 12. She is the oldest living chimpanzee in human captivity in the world, according to a press release from Sunset Zoo. According [...]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly attempting to take the women into custody to charge them at the federal level.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Tori Mason was looking through the orangutan enclosure at the Topeka Zoo when she spotted a pile of reddish-brown material. Thinking it was some shredded burlap, she was surprised to discover a baby instead. Mason, who was working her first job out of Topeka West High School as a zookeeper at the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Are you looking for tips on how to bring in hummingbirds and butterflies to your yard? If so, you'll find the answers below. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offers basic recommendations for altering your backyard into an oasis, like installing artificial feeders for hummingbirds and planting various flowering plants [...]
DOUGLAS COUNTY (KSNT) - First responders are having some friendly competition for a good cause. Lawrence and Douglas County first responders are taking part in some friendly competition by hosting an annual blood drive, American Red Cross Battle of the Badges, Thursday and Friday. This contest has the Lawrence Kansas Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's [...]
What We’re Tracking Tonight, there will be partly cloudy skies with winds remaining calm throughout the evening. Another chance for isolated showers and storms exists primarily for our western counties in the late afternoon to evening before we have a stronger chance for widespread rain overnight Friday into Saturday. This will be our first round [...]