MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State football is adding to its staff with an experienced special teams coach. The Wildcats are hiring Nate Kaczor, a source confirms to 27 News. Kaczor is a native of Scott City, Kansas and spent the last five years as the Special Teams Coordinator for the Washington Commanders. He's been working in [...]
OSAGE CITY (KSNT) - The Osage City Police Department (OCPD) is warning residents of a scam impersonating police. "Hopefully, most would not fall for it; however, there are those vulnerable to this scary scam," Chief of Police Fred Nech said. "Please share with your family, friends, and even your neighbors." On Monday, the OCPD warned [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - There is a large police presence in the 2400 block of SE Bellview Ave. According to City Spokeswoman Rosie Nichols, the Topkea Police Department received reports of gunshots at around 11:03 a.m. on Monday. Investigators are currently on the scene, according to Nichols. Nichols didn't immediately confirm whether the incident was connected [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A 53-year-old man was the victim of a shooting that left him with a gunshot wound to the arm and leg. At 1:47 p.m. on Sunday, the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) and one Kansas Highway Patrol officer responded to a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of Flint Hills [...]
ABILENE (KSNT) - A small town situated in the heart of Kansas is in the running for a national contest hosted by USA Today. The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau announced in a press release on Monday, March 4 that Abilene will be a finalist for USA Today's Readers' Choice 'Best Historic Small Town' contest. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka firefighters were called to the scene of a shed fire that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to property on Saturday. The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) was called around 10:30 p.m. on March 2 to the 500 block of SE Leland Street, according to a press release from the City [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Sunday, the Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to reports of gunshots that resulted in an occupied building being struck. At 8:30 p.m., the TPD responded to the reports in the 2400 block of Southeast Bellview Avenue. Officers found a nearby residential building was struck by gunfire. The building was occupied but [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Starting a new business may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be something you try to do alone. Classes on how to start your own business in Topeka are being held in several months throughout 2024 at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. Each workshop is planned [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Tax collections in February were $33.1 million short, or 6% below the estimate, according to the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR). On Monday, the KDOR revealed the Feb. 2024 revenue numbers. In total, the state collected $521.4 million, coming in short of the $554.5 estimate. Total tax collections are down 5.2% since [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Some Kansas lawmakers are looking to prevent land from being purchased by corporations from foreign countries. HB 2766 aims to prohibit companies "domiciled or controlled by" China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba and Venezuela from purchasing or leasing land within 150 miles of any U.S. military installation. A hearing on the bill, [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Sunday, a man from Texas was suspected of having minor injuries after a rollover crash involving a cow in Shawnee County. At 8:55 p.m., a 27-year-old man from Texas was driving a 2016 Ram 1500 north on I335. The man crashed into a cow that entered the road and then rolled [...]
What We’re Tracking A frontal boundary has set up over Northeast Kansas and it may bring with it a chance for a couple showers early today. Depending on where the front sets up, some areas to the south and east may make it up into the upper 60s, while others to the north and west [...]
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – K-Nation had big names on the program but kept an emphasis on in-depth, high quality content this week. Fresh off a new contract revision for Lance Leipold, Kansas AD Travis Goff shares the importance of the new deal. K-Nation also breaks down a bonus check for K-State's Chris Klieman and how some [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State women's golf is back in full swing for its spring season, but the squad looks a little different this time around. K-State and long-time head coach Kristi Night parted ways in May of 2023 after she spent 28 seasons at the helm. Night's departure created an opportunity for the team's new [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU football said goodbye to three key assistant coaches after the 2023 season, but head coach Lance Leipold still believes the future is bright. Former Kansas offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki took the same job at Penn State. Meanwhile, defensive backs coach Jordan Peterson left for Texas A&M despite recently being promoted to [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU football coach Lance Leipold reaffirmed his commitment to Lawrence, Kansas on Wednesday. KU Athletics announced a new contract agreement with the Jayhawk head coach, giving him a significant raise. Leipold and KU Athletics Director Travis Goff addressed the media Thursday following the announcement. KU's coach joined K-Nation's Caroline Soro in a [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State football is known, to some, as "Special Teams U" due to how good that third phase of the game is every year in Manhattan. A key piece to that is the buy-in from the players. Recent graduate Jace Friesen is one of the guys who bought in. A star linebacker in [...]
TOPEKA, KS (KSNT) -- According to a tweet from KDOT, Westbound I-70 through downtown Topeka is back open after it was closed over the weekend for pavement patching work. The closure took place from Southeast Adams Street to Topeka Boulevard. A spokesperson with KDOT tells 27 News that, if needed, it's possible additional closures could [...]
MANHATTAN, KS (KSNT) -- The Riley County Police Department has released its numbers on citations and arrests from Saturday's Fake Patty's Day. According to a Facebook post from the Riley County Police Department, officers issued a total of 79 citations between 10:45 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. 60 of the citations came from open containers, 16 [...]
What We’re Tracking A frontal boundary has set up over Northeast Kansas and it may bring with it a chance for a couple showers early Monday. Depending on where the front is Monday, some areas to the south and east may make it up into the upper 60s, while others to the north and west [...]
TOPEKA, KS (KSNT) - Grass fires in North Shawnee County forced some people to evacuate their homes Sunday. According to a release from Sheriff Tim Morse with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, at 1 p.m., Deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, as well Kansas Wildlife and Park Officers, assisted the Shawnee County Sherriff's office [...]
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (KSNT) - KU track and field alumnus Bryce Hoppel won a world title on Sunday. The former Jayhawk won the 800 meter at World Indoors in Scotland, running 1:44.92. His mark not only earns gold but is also the fastest time in the world so far in 2024. The victory adds to an [...]