TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the general election right around the corner, one local organization wants to give voters the opportunity to meet their future council people. Next week, Topekans will have the opportunity to meet those competing for a seat on city council and discuss what's important to them. The League of Women Voters of [...]
Kansas City Chiefs announced details on "ChamionShip Experience" in Frankfurt, Germany Nov. 2-5, for the the matchup with the Miami Dolphins
What We’re Tracking Mostly clear to partly cloudy through most of the night. Temperatures will fall back into the upper 40s and lower 50s with a continued south wind 10-15mph. We see highs in the middle 70s for Wednesday ahead of our next rain chance. It is a low chance, but a few showers could [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State officials say a security issue first reported by the Kansas Judicial Branch is impacting services provided by the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). Mike Deines with DCF said in a press release that delays are expected with those working with the agency's child support services. This comes a day [...]
Prosecutors are accusing Derrius L. Tolson of driving 94 mph before crashing, leaving his girlfriend Deja Perkins and 2-year-old dead.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Health experts are weighing in on the dangers posed to teens who use electronic cigarettes, which is also known as vaping. The K-State Research and Extension Office posted an article on Oct. 16 detailing how the practice of using cigarettes or the modern equivalent, e-cigarettes, is causing harm to Kansas teens. Donna [...]
It happened around 2 p.m. Saturday when police were called to a disturbance at a home in the 700 block of W. Ash according to Salina Police.
It is now harder than ever for Americans to afford a home, according to a new report.
A Louisiana family is outraged that someone desecrated the gravesite of their 2-year-old son.
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Riley County Police Department (RCPD) Director Brian Peete joined the 27 News Morning show to speak about safety initiatives changing to close out the year. He said that currently the RCPD is having conversations with businesses in the community about safety concerns in Aggieville. "Part of our strategic plan is to [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is taking grant applications for its Safe Routes to School program (SRTS). SRTS is a national program to promote walking and biking to schools by implementing infrastructure improvements, enforcement, tools and education initiatives. Grants will be offered to communities, school districts, organizations and individuals, according to [...]
More edibles were consumed by students at a Wichita middle school on Monday.
At least 30 Americans have been killed in Israel since Hamas launched a surprise terror attack earlier this month, according to the U.S. State Department.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark is rumored to have his sights set on a potential return to Kansas City.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A vanilla-flavored egg white protein product is being recalled because it could pose a choking hazard. Select Custom Solutions is recalling Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Protein because the product could contain hard plastic. The recall is being issued for online retail outlets nationwide, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. All [...]
We begin to gradually warm-up as winds switch to the south through the day. So, even after the cold, and somewhat frosty, start to the morning, we rebound in the afternoon into the lower to middle 70s with lots of sunshine. The overnight periods over the next week look to be a bit more mild, [...]
HOYT (KSNT) - On Monday, a 32-year-old woman from Topeka was hospitalized after a rollover crash in Jackson County. At 3:24 p.m., the 32-year-old was being chased by police while driving north on S Road north of Hoyt. The driver lost control of the vehicle, went into the east-side ditch and rolled over, according to [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An arrest has been made for the 27th homicide in Topeka this year. According to Topeka Police Department, a 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the death of Victor Carlton. On Oct. 10, Carlton was shot at a home near 20th and Pennsylvania in SE Topeka and was pronounced dead [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With 2023 now the deadliest year on record in Topeka with 31 homicides, former police chief Bill Cochran says he believes community involvement is important and new programs need to be considered. "Looking at 2023 I think one of the things that, you know, we need to continue, we need to get [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the Topeka homicide count reaching the all-time city high, families are doing their best to protect their children from what they see and hear. It’s very easy for children to look at social media and here about all the negative things going on. However, Topeka psychiatrist Chris MacDonald says that's perfectly [...]
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct the bridge name and location that's getting replaced. The bridge at 70th Street and Valencia Road is still being monitored by Shawnee County. We regret our error. SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - County officials have decided to schedule a bridge replacement in a few years. Shawnee County [...]
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - County officials have decided to schedule a bridge replacement in a few years. Shawnee County officials have decided it's almost time to retire the Valencia Bridge, near Grove Township. Shawnee County Public Works Director Curt Neihaus told 27 News the Valencia Bridge is scheduled for replacement in 2026. Earlier this month, [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A security breach is prompting a statewide shakeup for Kansas courts. The Kansas Supreme Court issued a new order on Monday, putting all electronic filings and payments on hold. All filings for courts will have to be on paper or by fax, with paper filings to be hand delivered or sent by mail. "Reverting [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Nearly two weeks after the murder of five-year old Zoey Felix, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is speaking out about her agency's investigation of her tragic death. Felix died Oct. 2; 25-year old Mickel Cherry, a family acquaintance, was charged with her rape and murder. Neighbors told Kansas Capitol Bureau that Felix, her father [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - One local community outreach program weighed in on the record-breaking number of homicides in Topeka for 2023 and what this means for the city moving forward. After police ruled Sunday's shooting the 31st murder in Topeka, 2023 is now the city's deadliest year on record. There have been six homicides in the [...]