TOPEKA (KSNT) - With Topeka reaching the all-time homicide record earlier this month, take a look back at other deadliest years in the Capital City's history. KSNT 27 News reached out to the Topeka Police Department (TPD) for statistics on the years with the most recorded homicides. Topeka broke a previously established homicide record set [...]
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - Two I-70 ramps will be temporarily closed to help ease traffic for Saturday's Kansas State game. On Saturday, two eastbound I-70 on-ramps will be temporarily closed to try and ease traffic anticipated for K-State's football game, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). The on-ramps at J Hill Road/Grandview Plaza, [...]
Those affected by the sudden decision were contacted Thursday, according to the letter.
What We’re Tracking Ahead tonight, we expect a clear and cool night. Temperatures will drop into the middle 40s with winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Tomorrow, we warm up to the lower to middle 80s as we feel the effects of an area of high pressure. The weekend should be fairly pleasant [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A K-State plant expert is weighing on the best ways to keep your pumpkins looking their best this fall. Cynthia Domenghini, a K-State horticulture expert, is sharing some techniques Kansans can use to make their pumpkins last longer and prevent them from rotting prematurely, according to a recent article from the K-State [...]
Leavenworth police say officers received a call around 5:30 p.m. at Woodland Village Apartments where 1-year-old was hurt, later died at hospital
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Born and raised in Emporia, Sarah Mckernan found the service at just the right time in her life. What started with medical care a city over, led the Kansan to make an impact overseas during Desert Shield and Storm. “I was finishing up high school," Mckernan said, "trying to think about ‘what [...]
Garden City Community College says there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the school is continuing to work with law enforcement to ensure student and staff safety.
The Kansas City Chiefs are making room for two new players on their roster.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials say some services at Topeka's Municipal Court will resume on Thursday following a security incident that has impacted online court systems statewide. City of Topeka spokeswoman Gretchen Spiker said in a press release that the Topeka Municipal Court and Probation and Prosecution Divisions are back in service on Oct. 19 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University's new president is weighing in on campus safety amid a recent spike in murders across Topeka. Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek issued a statement to Washburn faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, Oct. 18 on community safety. The statement came shortly after students returned to campus following fall break. "I want to [...]
TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE) - Sydney Martin with the Lawrence Humane Society joined the Fox 43 AM LIVE show to introduce us to a very special friend: Cheeseball! Martin explained that the humane society is currently having a special on dog adoptions. The Subaru Wunderdog All-Star's promotion is offering $100 dollars off all MVP [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Jennifer LeClair joined the 27 News Morning Show to speak about avenues of emotional support parents can take during this difficult time in the community. LeClair explained that at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Topeka, they are lucky to have a full-time, masters-level social worker. "Over the past couple of weeks, [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka West High School announced it would be closed Thursday due to a water main break. At 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Topeka West High School announced on Facebook that a waterline break had occurred and that repairs were expected to be completed by Thursday morning. At 6:21 a.m. on Thursday, the [...]
What We’re Tracking We're starting off with clear skies this morning and light breezes from the west and northwest. Temperatures are in the 40s and 50s for a chilly start to the day. Expect sunshine throughout the day with a few passing clouds. Winds will be out of the northwest at 10-15 and temperatures may [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka family is taking pumpkin carving to another level. One household in the College Hill neighborhood created what's known as the Pumpkin House in College Hill. Joe and RaLynn Schmidt started with around 20 pumpkins seven years ago, and the project has grown every year. This year, their kids were able [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Workers began tearing down the Wild Horse Saloon today after a 21-year-run in the Capital City. Jeff Edwards worked at the Wild Horse Saloon since 2006, when it went by the name of Electric Cowboy. He says it's sad to see the bar going away because it was truly one of a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka teen is arrested in connection to the murder of a 17-year-old. On Oct. 18, Topeka Police announced a 17-year-old of Topeka is being transported to the Shawnee County Juvenile Department of Corrections for the following charges: The teen was booked in relation to an Oct. 10 shooting of 17-year-old Victor [...]
OVERBROOK (KSNT) - Sunday, Oct. 1 marked a night that owners and staff at Saltwell Farm Kitchen in Overbrook, Kansas won't soon forget. While the night was ending just like any other night, things took a turn for the worse when the restaurant's dryer started to smoke due to a mechanical issue. "I smelled something [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's homeless concerns are growing, but one city leader ensures city staff are actively working to come up with a solution for cleaning up homeless camps on city property. Tuesday night, Topeka fire responded to a small fire at a homeless camp just north of the Kansas River. No injuries were reported, [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State has an experienced new point guard in North Texas transfer Tylor Perry. Perry, who Tang calls the best shooter in America, comes to Kansas State after two stellar seasons with the Mean Green. Even though he's new to Manhattan, he knows all about the fan-favorite point guard who put on a [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT)- Kansas basketball is ranked No. 1 in the country in college basketball's Preseason AP Poll for just the fourth time ever. With the return of an elite defender in Kevin McCullar Jr., an elite passer in Dajaun Harris Jr. and a 7-foot-2 Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year in Hunter [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT)- Jerome Tang spoke with reports about a variety of topics on Wednesday in Kansas City at Big 12 Media Day ahead of the 2023-24 season. One of those topics included a recent trip to Boulder, Colorado for Tang and his staff to visit with Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders. "He's [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - Bill Self is feeling relief now that a lengthy investigation surrouding his program is over. Last week, the IARP announced the infraction rulings for KU's case, including two Level II violations and two Level III violations. Rumors/ reports in the following days said Self offered to not coach in the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka woman is being charged with felony murder in relation to the shooting of a 4-year-old. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay told 27 News his office has charged Mariann Belair, 24, of Topeka with the following: On Oct. 14, Mariann was taken into police custody after an investigation found 4-year-old [...]