TOPEKA (KSNT) - The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) filed a complaint regarding the closure of the USPS Sherwood Annex, according to APWU President Catherine Hackett-Brown. On July 17, the USPS posted a notice at the Sherwood Annex that the location would be relocated in 30 days by Aug. 26. Hackett-Brown told 27 News the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Washburn University Career Services department hosted its annual Washburn Career and Graduate School Fair on Wednesday in Lee Arena. "This is how I get into contact with a lot of people in the surrounding communities. It also helps with the networking, you get to build relationships with the people here, and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to a report of a motorcycle crash at Southwest 37th and South Kansas Avenue on Wednesday. TPD officers responded to the crash at noon where it was determined a motorcycle had flipped over. American Medical Response is treating the driver, according to City of Topeka Spokesperson [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka City Council voted Tuesday night to approve an ordinance that bans homeless camps from setting up within 500 feet of a public trail and 50 feet from a sidewalk. However, one resident raised concerns that the provision doesn't go far enough to address the city's homeless issue. Following the council meeting, [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A jury trial is scheduled for the man accused of Topeka's first homicide of 2023. Dustin Kelley had an arraignment hearing Tuesday, Sept. 13, and pleaded not guilty to all charges in this case, according to the Shawnee County District Court. A jury trial is set to start on April 29, 2024. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Cities across Kansas will be receiving part of $22 million in funding to improve intersections and state highways as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation's City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). In total, KDOT received 60 applications requesting a total of $53 million. 27 cities were selected to share the allocated [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An unexpected utility relocation setback has delayed a U.S 40/K-10 construction project in Lawrence. A diverging diamond interchange project was scheduled to happen this July, but is now going to be postponed to next spring depending on weather conditions, according to Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). The first [...]
TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE) – Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week is underway, and TARC is joining in recognizing support staff for people with disabilities. Shelby Fry, Director of Day & Work Services, said the non-profit's employee engagement committee has found ways to highlight the week-long celebration. "It's really just our way of making sure [...]
KBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting and police chase that ended with a crash.
Highs will likely be in the upper 70s to lower 80s for the remainder of the week and overnight temperatures should be in the lower 50s. Conditions will remain pleasant for the next couple of days. Expect moderate winds and mostly sunny skies. There is a chance for a few showers Friday afternoon that could [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka City Council took a big step forward in helping fix the homeless issue in our community, but one Topeka resident says more needs to be done. In a previous council meeting, the governing body discussed possible solutions to help with the growing homeless problem in our community. The harshest of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With fall on the way, it's a great time to prepare your home for the next temperature swing. With a break from drastic temperatures, Evergy says now is the time to open the windows, get some fresh air and book your appointments in anticipation of colder days ahead. Maintenance crews for heating [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - One man is now in custody for the deadly shooting of a Topeka man in May. Topeka Police shared in a press release 32-year-old Sydney Slaughter of Kansas City, Kan. was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for his involvement in a south Topeka shooting. Slaughter was taken into custody [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State leaders are looking to the young professionals to keep Kansas growing. In conjunction with the 'NextGen Under 30' initiative, those leaders are recognizing those who have made the commitment. Lieutenant Governor David Toland told 27 News the effort to keep young professionals in Kansas is 'intentional.' "We want you here," Toland [...]
Charges have been filed in an alleged assault that took place at Arrowhead Stadium before a Luke Combs concert this summer in Kansas City.
A teenager is dead and another is in custody after a shooting at a Louisiana school on Tuesday.
A man who made national headlines for threatening employees of a Knoxville Little Caesars with an AK-47 rifle because his pizza was not "hot-n-ready" has pleaded guilty in the case.
LAWRENCE (KSNT)- KU football's defense has looked brand new so far in 2023. The Jayhawks, who allowed a Big 12 worst 35 points per game in 2022, have limited opponents to 40 combined points in two weeks. Forcing turnovers is one way KU has kept opposing offenses from scoring. The 'Hawks grabbed two interceptions in [...]
CHATTANOOGA, TN (KSNT) - A veteran of Fort Riley's Big Red One, also known as the 1st Infantry Division, is now a national celebrity after he was given the Medal of Honor. Marenda Figgs with the 1st Infantry Division (1ID) said in a press release that Captain Larry Taylor was bestowed with the Medal of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly is requesting millions in federal aid from President Joe Biden to repair damage caused by severe weather in numerous Kansas counties. Jane Welch with the Adjutant General's Department said in a press release that Kelly sent President Biden a letter through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Sept. [...]