LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Kansas pitcher Collin Baumgartner is getting the opportunity to live out his childhood dreams, signing with the Colorado Rockies as a free agent after the 2023 MLB Draft. "I've always been a big proponent of having a plan B," he said. As the sixth-year senior was preparing for his lone season with [...]
LAWRENCE, KS. (KSNT) - The reigning WNIT champions are getting their passports ready. KU women's basketball will travel to Europe for an international tour in August, the team announced Tuesday. In a combination of education, athletics and sightseeing, the Jayhawks will visit a number of spots. August 6 through the 16 will feature visits to [...]
What We’re Tracking After showers and storms this morning, it feels much nicer because of the rain cooled air. As we progress throughout the evening, it should warm up but overall not too bad for this time of year. Dew points still sit in the lower to middle 70s. Temperatures in the overnight hours will [...]
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (KSNT) - Another Jayhawk has a shot at the big leagues. Senior catcher Cole Elvis was signed by the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, Kansas baseball announced. Elvis spent four seasons at California-Berkeley before playing his final season at KU. He showed out in his lone spring with the Jayhawks, hitting for a .313 [...]
TOPEKA, Kan. —Calling all potential students! If you’ve ever thought about enrolling at a Kansas college or university, a new pilot program could make the application process cheaper. During a special meeting Tuesday, the Kansas Board of Regents unanimously approved a plan to create Kansas Free Application Days this fall. From Nov. 7-9, all Kansas [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Emergency crews are responding to a fatality crash of a concrete truck vs. train crash in the area of I-70 and MacVicar Avenue in Topeka. A Shawnee County Dispatcher told KSNT 27 News emergency workers are at 2350 Water Works Drive on a report of a train hitting a concrete truck. A [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas lottery officials say the Powerball Jackpot is breaking records as pushes past the $1 billion mark. Cory Thone with the Kansas Lottery said in a press release that this is the third time the Powerball Jackpot has reached such a height. It ranks as the seventh largest U.S. lottery jackpot and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials say work crews will be sweeping across Topeka to help local residents clear damage from last week's powerful storm. City of Topeka spokeswoman Gretchen Spiker said in a press release that work crews will continue work started on Monday, July 17 to clear debris scattered by a storm responsible for [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Planning and Development Department is working on a comprehensive planning survey asking for community input on land use over the next 15 years. The current plan, Vision 2025 adopted in 2009, has an emphasis on the preservation of agricultural land. The plan will be the principal reference when considering [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal health officials say a line of hummus products are being recalled nationwide due to potential allergy hazards. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Cava Foods Inc., a subsidiary of Cava Group, Inc., in Washington D.C., issued a voluntary recall for one lot of its packaged CAVA Spicy Hummus. The [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police say one person was hospitalized following a stabbing in west Topeka. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka says the Topeka Police Department was called around 6:30 a.m. on July 18 for a report of a stabbing at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of SW MacVicar Avenue. Upon arrival, [...]
It took 51 days for someone to find the $25,000 prize.
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Kansas state transportation officials say a major highway interchange project is set to begin in Lawrence later this month. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said in a press release that a new project is set to start on Monday, July 24, at the U.S. Highway 40 and K-10 [...]
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks and rookies report to training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, July 18.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office (SNSO) is attempting to locate a 15-year-old girl who went missing on June 21. Kaitlynn S. Hartman, 15, of Topeka was described as 5'3" tall, 130 pounds with red hair and blue eyes. SNSO said she might've dyed her hair red and may be going by the [...]
CARBONDALE (KSNT) - A new round of scammers are posing as Mega Millions claiming recipients of the scam letter have won $3.5 million, according to the Garnett Police Department (GPD). The letter sent by scammers claims recipients are the winner of the 'second category' of the Mega Millions jackpot. The scam letter requests payment to [...]
WABAUNSEE (KSNT) - A 61-year-old man from Miltonvale was seriously injured after crashing through a fence and hitting a concrete barrier Monday on I-70 in Wabaunsee County. At 3:02 p.m., the 61-year-old was driving a Ford F650 west on I-70. The driver left the road for an unknown reason, crossed the median and eastbound lanes, [...]
Storms have developed across Nebraska overnight and have thrown us a lot of cloud cover. We may see a few storms in the northeastern corner of the area this morning, but with the extra clouds, we may not be as hot! It'll still feel pretty muggy, though. Highs should make it into the upper 90s [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Monday night, NOTO business owners and residents called together a special meeting of their own at Serendipity in the Downtown Arts District to discuss the on-going issue of homelessness in our community. Back in February we brought you a 27 News exclusive on a Topeka business owner who felt unsafe operating her [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- K-State football is impressive beyond the football field. The Wildcats linebacker group went on a group fishing adventure over the weekend. K-State linebacker coach Steve Stanard posted a photo on social media showing off their successful haul. "Another great outing with the LB’s," Stanard said. The photo features what appears to be [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A sports wagering amendment to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s existing Class III gaming compact with the state of Kansas has been approved in accordance with the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The green light from the federal government means Prairie Band Casino & Resort will officially be able to move forward with [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Residents are urged to avoid parts of the Shunganunga Creek until further notice. The City of Topeka's Utilities Department advises Topeka residents to avoid portions of the Shunganunga Creek due to sanitary sewage overflow. According to a press release from the City of Topeka, the impacted areas of the creek starts east [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - After a weekend of crazy storms, Fiesta Topeka has all hands-on deck to get all set up before the big event. Last Friday, Topeka was hit with a severe storm, leaving thousands to pick up in the aftermath and Fiesta Topeka was no exception. Fiesta Topeka volunteers had to start almost from [...]
The victim of a recent drowning was identified by law enforcement Monday, July 17.
A "short-lived tornado" formed over Aguada, Puerto Rico, Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.