KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT)- The Chiefs beat the Browns in their final preseason game on Saturday. The Chiefs finish the preseason 2-1 with the victory. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and several other Chiefs starters did not play. Running back Isiah Pacheco got action for the first time of the year after recovery from shoulder and [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State University has a reason to celebrate as a national nonprofit gives it credit for being one of best universities in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ students. K-State revealed that Campus Pride placed the university on its "2023 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities" list on its website Friday, Aug. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A law enforcement organization responsible for monitoring drug trafficking activities in the Midwest has released a new report on drugs that pose the greatest danger to Kansans. The Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), a program with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), listed fentanyl and methamphetamine as top drug threats for [...]
MAYETTA (KSNT) - Country music singer and songwriter Ashley McBryde is heading for Kansas for a live performance later this fall. Prairie Band Casino & Resort announced on social media that McBryde will be performing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 in the Great Lakes Ballroom. Tickets will be on sale starting Friday, [...]
Police in Oklahoma have confirmed the death of a 16-year-old after a shooting at a high school football game on Friday night.
A Michigan man is facing criminal charges after he received thermal burns while off-trail at Yellowstone National Park, according to the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal health officials say one lot of tamales from a Texas manufacturer are being recalled over the possibility of undeclared milk allergens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Texas Tamale Co. of Houston, Texas is recalling a single lot of Texas Tamale Black Bean Tamales as they may contain an undeclared [...]
A woman from Tampa Bay is recovering after being impaled by a venomous stingray which buried its barb inches into her back, just missing her lungs.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (KSNT) - State law enforcement says a Manhattan man is dead following a crash on K-148 Highway on Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reports in its crash logs that a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling west on K-148 at 12:10 p.m. on Aug. 25 five miles south of Hanover when the crash occurred. [...]
CHICAGO (KSNT)- Former K-State pitcher Jordan Wicks got the call that just about every baseball player dreams of growing up. Wicks is being pulled up to the MLB from Triple-A with the Chicago Cubs. Wicks was a first round draft pick in 2021. He had 3.55 ERA and a 7-0 record while splitting time in [...]
(STACKER) — While rental rate increases are slowing down following a post-pandemic surge, some states are still well above the 2.6% national average for the first seven months of 2023. Among the top ten states which have seen the largest rent increases of the year are Iowa (#8) at 2.6%, Indiana (#7) at 2.8%, Wisconsin [...]
Even the NFL can joke about its league being scripted.
"You know, usually people are sneaky about it," said a neighbor who witnessed the theft. "People are pretty desperate now.”
What We’re Tracking We're finally done with our heat wave as we're seeing a change in our weather pattern both with our temperatures and precipitation. Some storms have moved through overnight and spotty showers will persist through the morning as we still start off mild in the 70s. We'll hold on to a chance for [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - High school football is just one week away. To prepare for the season ahead, high schools across the state participated in "jamborees," a group setting of football programs exchanging live reps against one another to get back into shape before the season starts. In southeast Topeka on Friday night, Shawnee Heights hosted [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The 12th annual North Topeka Saddle Club, PRCA rodeo is this weekend, located at 7341 N.W. Topeka Blvd. "It's an amazing feeling to be crowned Topeka Rodeo Queen," 2023 Miss Rodeo Topeka, Jaelyn Himmelberg, Lawrence, Neb. said. "I'm so excited to be able to represent the Topeka Rodeo as well as the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — A local organization tasked with housing people in need of shelter is undergoing renovations to create a more comfortable, stress-free environment. Volunteers started renovating the Topeka Rescue Mission's (TRM) Hope Center Friday. The goal is to bring this building to life with lots of vibrant colors. "We want the environment to be [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is partnering with the National Forest Service to distribute a living piece of spaceflight history that people should be able to enjoy for the next several years. Educators and community members will soon have the chance to get living things that were once in zero [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - NASA is partnering with the National Forest Service to distribute a living piece of spaceflight that people should hopefully be able to enjoy for the next several years. According to NASA, educators and community members will soon have the chance get living things that were once in zero gravity. NASA is partnering [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka says the water treatment plant set a new record following record-breaking heat across Kansas. The City of Topeka announced on social media that its water treatment plant reported a record for this year for water leaving the plant. More than 37 million gallons of water was provided to [...]
The fair is offering 30% off admission for those who buy their tickets by September 7th.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A multivehicle accident in downtown Topeka is slowing traffic during Friday evening rush hour. A spokesperson for the Topeka Police Department (TPD) shared with 27 News Friday at 4:45 p.m., officer responded to a crash involving three cars on the I-70 eastbound lane near the southwest MacVicar Avenue exit. Officers say one [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Volunteers across Kansas are ready to reward drivers and passengers who are securely fastened into their vehicles. With an expected up-tick in vehicles on the road as we approach the Labor Day holiday, a Kansas nonprofit wants to urge everyone on the road to put safety first and buckle up. Safe Kids [...]
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Animals are looking for new homes in Kansas, including in the Junction City and Fort Riley areas. Clear the Shelters is happening now with some exclusive adoption discounts in Junction City. Watch the interview above to get more information.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Wildlife officials have a new tool to help Kansas hunters find fields and birds easier this fall. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) shared in a press release the geographical information system staff are now offering up a new tool to help hunters find land specifically made for doves this [...]