TOPEKA (KSNT) - State troopers in Kansas are participating in a nationwide poll for "America's Best Looking Cruiser". The contest pits the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) against state trooper organizations from the other 49 states in the U.S. with the top 13 being selected for the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) Calendar when voting [...]
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (KSNT) - Jalen Wilson didn't stop collecting accolades after leaving Kansas basketball. The reigning Big 12 Player of the Year was drafted to the Brooklyn Nets in the 2023 NBA Draft. Wilson played for the Nets in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 30 minutes of playing time in five games [...]
SEATTLE (KSNT) - Another K-State baseball player is getting a shot at the big leagues. Junior pitcher German Fajardo was signed by the Seattle Mariners Monday, K-State baseball announced. Fajardo spent two seasons in Manhattan after two years playing for Arizona. In 32 career appearances for K-State, the pitcher finished with a 4.98 ERA with [...]
What We’re Tracking Temperatures in the overnight hours will be in the lower 70s. We may see a few more storms move through overnight and early Tuesday morning, but the bigger story for tomorrow will be our hot and humid conditions. Highs should make it into the lower to middle 90s, but we'll be feeling [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you are still picking up tree limbs and debris from last week's storm in the Topeka area, there are a few options open for disposing of them. A powerful storm wrecked havoc across northeast Kansas and the Kansas City Metro area last week. Strong winds resulted in damage to trees, buildings [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII trophy made a stop at the Kansas State Capital on Monday. The team has announced the Chiefs Champions Tour will bring the trophy to communities around the club’s six-state “home” region. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Chiefs have hosted a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Cleanup and power restoration efforts continue three days after a powerful storm rolled across Kansas and into Missouri, causing widespread damage and a massive power outage. On Monday, July 17, Evergy released an update regarding the company's efforts to restore power in northeast Kansas and the Kansas City metro. Evergy reports that [...]
Deputies in Florida wrangled a young alligator after a resident heard an "odd noise" coming from underneath their car last week.
TOPEKA (KSNT)- In response to increased reports of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card thefts across the U.S., the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is accepting requests for replacement of the stolen Food Assistance (also known as SNAP) benefits. “Access to healthy food is a key component of a family’s well-being,” said DCF Secretary [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking joined the KSNT 27 News Morning show to speak about the newest pay structure that was recently approved by commission. Cocking said that the change came about as a daunting realization hit the city. "Last August, especially in public safety with our police and fire department, we [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The victim of Topeka's latest deadly shooting was identified by law enforcement Monday morning. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said in a press release that 2-month-old Alonzoe K. Smith, of Topeka, was killed in a shooting last week. The investigation into the child's death is ongoing. At 5:24 p.m. on [...]
A series on Patrick Mahomes is the perfect way to preview the upcoming football season.
Some isolated storms are possible through the day today. They'll be pretty hit-or-miss in nature, but some folks should at least see a bit of rain. Highs today will make it into the upper 80s and low 90s with partly cloudy skies. We may see a few more storms move through overnight and early Tuesday [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As of 8 p.m. Sunday, Evergy announced it restored power for over 93 percent of customers who were affected by Friday's storm. Over 265,000 total customers across parts of Kansas and Missouri were affected. Early Sunday storms delayed Evergy's work for several hours, but crews were assigned over half of the remaining [...]
ARLINGTON, Texas (KSNT) - In KU football's dramatic 2022 turnaround, the defense showed flashes of life. The Jayhawks only gave up 11 points against Iowa State, 16 against Oklahoma State and held off Arkansas enough for the offense to put together a 25-point comeback that went to triple-overtime. "I'm expecting us to hold up the [...]
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT)- Start the tailgates and get the popcorn ready - Sunday's edition of K-Nation got us ready for football season. K-Nation hosts Glenn Kinley and Lainey Gerber spent the week in Arlington, Texas, at the Big 12 football Media Days. K-Nation starts with a breakdown of the storylines they saw in the Lone [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- With the current popularity of the transfer portal, many college football players wouldn't wait until their senior year to be the starter. K-State quarterback Will Howard had patience and loyalty. 2023 will be Howard's first season with the 'Cats in which he enters knowing he's the starter. He backed up Skylar Thompson [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is asking for your help in the city's latest killing. They're looking for 29 -year-old Alfred A. Smith in relation to a shooting that left one juvenile dead. Police say Smith was last seen in a turquoise Jeep SUV. Police tell 27 News that officers were investigating at [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - While Evergy crews are working to restore power around town, many homeowners are busy cleaning up their yards after Friday's storm. Though many are still without electricity, an Evergy spokeperson says full restoration for all customers could take days. Evergy's Gina Penzig told 27 News the storm knocked out power for thousands [...]
GULLANE, Scotland (KSNT) - Topeka native Gary Woodland had a solid showing at the 2023 Scottish Open. The former Ichabod and Jayhawk finished tied for 25th place, shooting 275 in four rounds. He finished five under par. The top 25 finish is good for a payout of $73,597.50, according to Golf Digest and Sports Illustrated. [...]