NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) - Two defensive backs residing in the state of Kansas continue to garner national attention ahead of the 2023 season. KU junior cornerback Cobee Bryant and K-State senior safety Kobe Savage are two of the 35 defensive backs named to the Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List. The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The Sacred Heart Catholic School in Emporia had to be evacuated after the smell of gas was reported to the Emporia Fire Department (EFD). KSNT 27 News spoke to Battalion Chief Ryan Conley who said the report was made at 8 a.m. When crews arrived they confirmed the smell of gasoline and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Flags across Kansas will be lowered to half-staff in memory of a Kansas police officer who died of wounds taken during a shooting in the Kansas City metro area. Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday that flags in Kansas will be flown at half-staff at all state grounds, buildings and facilities from [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - One man was arrested after allegedly using explosives to catch three vans on fire around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday. When the Topeka Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire at 1106 SW 17th Street, they found three unoccupied vans engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported from the incident. The [...]
The way a city is designed can make hot weather feel even worse. The temperature on your block is influenced by everything from the number of trees on the street to the color of the pavement.
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Kansas Jayhawks are offering their sympathies to the people of Hawaii as fires consume large parts of the island of Maui. The Hawaiian island of Maui is stricken with fires fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane. At least 36 people are reportedly dead, according to [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A ghoulish evening is planned this coming October for those wanting to get a little nostalgic in a spooky setting in Topeka. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is hosting a "Zombie Prom" from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Garfield Community Center Gym. The event will feature a [...]
TOPEKA (KTMJ) - Driver Buddy Hull sits down with Fox 43 AM Live's Dane Kroll to chat about his racing career and the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented by PetArmor happening August 11th-13th at the Heartland Motorsports Park.
Kansas bar where gunfire wounded 9 last month closes permanently
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Advisors Excel's professional development group, InspireU, held a seminar Thursday morning about overcoming adversity and perseverance. The seminar was held at Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 S.W. 10th Ave. Keynote speaker at Thursday's seminar was Shaquem Griffin, former Seattle Seahawks lineman. Shaquem made history as the NFL’s first-ever one-handed player. He joined his [...]
Three children who scrambled to safety while their parents were away said it sounded like a bomb exploded as a twister ravaged their Colorado home Tuesday.
TOPEKA (KSNT)- At 27 News, we work to be your Local Election Headquarters, interviewing every candidate for City Council prior to the general Nov. 7 election. Chris Phelps, a born and raised Topekan, is running for the Topeka City Council District 8 seat. He said that his experience lies in his relationship with the people [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Serving 26 years in the army, Lowell May embraced uncertainty. With the Military Police, he'd make a difference for soldiers all over the globe. Originally from Central Indiana, May had always wanted to be in the military. After graduating high school, one branch became the clear frontrunner for where he would serve. [...]
Any morning clouds and fog will give way to a sunny to partly cloudy afternoon today. Highs are expected in the lower 90s before a spike in temperatures on Friday when highs will range from lower 90s northeast to near 100° for southwestern areas. Higher humidity makes a comeback, too, unfortunately. So, heat index values [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two people were reported as injured after a tire blowout caused their vehicle to lose control and hit a barrier wall in Shawnee County. At 3:36 p.m. on Wednesday, a 21-year-old woman from Sioux City, Iowa was driving a 2016 Kia Soul south on I335 in the right lane when the outside [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia State enters a new era of Hornet tennis with a new women's tennis coach and men's tennis coach/director of tennis. Cyrielle Peyroche was the interim men's and women's coach for the 2022-23 spring. Her interim tag was removed in June and she officially became Emporia State's first women's tennis coach. "I'm [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- K-State fall camp continued on Wednesday. Running backs coach Brian Anderson offered his thoughts on current players and how they are improving during camp. The Wildcats have big shoes to fill with Deuce Vaughn now playing in the NFL. Anderson is playing a balancing act with his running backs. He doesn't want [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new brewery in southwest Topeka is opening next week. Hairy Beast Brewery invites everyone to try unique beers and bring in their furry friends. Hairy Beast Brewery encourages owners to bring in their dogs so they can enjoy new experiences away from home. The brewery has a small indoor and outdoor venue [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- The Wildcats will need new guys to step up in the receiving game in 2023. In 2022, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Knowles and Kade Warner combined for over 1,500 receiving yards. Those three are all with NFL teams now. Will Howard is going to need new targets to throw to. However, those 'new' [...]
With a fire raging on Maui, two men felt there was nowhere to escape the flames – except for the ocean.
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating after a police chase Wednesday involving a man wanted in a homicide case.