TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly laid out her top priorities for 2024 during her annual State of the State Address Wednesday night. Meanwhile, a tax battle is brewing at the Statehouse, as the Governor and Republicans lay out their game plans for this year's session. The Governor announced her multifaceted tax package this [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will lay out her top priorities for 2024, during her annual State of the State Address Wednesday night. Kelly will take the stage in the Kansas House of Representatives at 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, a tax battle is brewing at the Statehouse, as the Governor and Republicans lay out [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Hot sauce products are being recalled for running the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods announced it is voluntarily recalling five products due to undeclared wheat. On Jan. 4, Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture that its labels didn't state [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Temperatures will plummet this weekend with Sunday expected to see temps as low as -12°F. What can you do to prepare your vehicle for the freezing temps? Winter weather is hard on a vehicle and its engine, the AAA suggests checking several components and systems on your vehicle to ensure its winterization. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office and the Topeka Police Department announced they have ended their walk-in-only accident reporting phases. On Jan 5, the Sherrif's Office entered into the walk-in-only accident reporting phase called Phase III Reporting. The Topeka Police Department also entered into a restricted walk-in-only reporting phase. According to a press [...]
We get a bit of a break between systems for today and tomorrow before the colder air, and maybe even another chance at snow arrives by Friday. Highs for the middle of the week look to rebound into the middle 30s with overnight lows in the teens with snow likely still on the ground. Winds [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It may appear that roads are clear following a winter weather event, but Shawnee County Emergency Management warns drivers not to be fooled by black ice. Jake Henry, the department's emergency planner, tells 27 News that Emergency Management was preparing for a few days leading up to Jan. 9's storm. He said [...]
MORGANTOWN, W.V. (KSNT) - The year 2024 is yet to produce a loss for K-State men's basketball. The Wildcats are 3-0 in the new calendar year, and 2-0 in Big 12 play after a road win on Tuesday. Kansas State beat West Virginia, 81-67, in Morgantown. The 'Cats shot north of 50% from the field [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Gracie Gilpin impressed hundreds in Emporia during his time as a Spartan at EHS. After graduating from Emporia High School, Gilpin played one year of basketball at Cowley Community College. However, she's back in her hometown now. Gilpin joined Emporia State women's basketball for the 2023-24 season and the first year under [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - One energy company is working to get power back for thousands of Kansans after the winter storm. As a result of the winter storm that traveled through Kansas, Evergy crews have been working all day to restore power for Topekans and other Kansans as the storm rolls through. According to an Evergy [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The winter weather may have closed some schools, but it couldn't stop kids from hitting the local slopes. Dozens of families took advantage of all this snow with a day of sledding at Topeka's iconic Quinton Heights hill near southwest 24th Street and southwest Topeka Boulevard. Districts like Topeka Public Schools had [...]
A major highway in Kansas has reopened after a round of severe winter weather.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Jerry Boyles, whose family founded Topeka's former Joyland Amusement Park, has died. Gerald Melvin Boyles, also known to many as Jerry, died at the age of 89 on Sunday, Jan. 7, according to his obituary. He was born on March 3, 1934 in Wichita and later moved to Topeka where he would [...]
The Kansas City Chiefs are no stranger to playing in brisk cold weather, and Saturday's Wild Card game will be one of the coldest of the season.
What We’re Tracking As the cloud cover moves out, temperatures will fall back into the lower 10s for much of the area. The wind will begin to relax overnight, as well. Nonetheless, with a fresh snowpack, it will allow for the drop in temperatures heading into Wednesday morning. We get a bit of a break [...]
The graphic depicts several reports that were received across the area. Keep in mind that with localized bursts of snow during the event, amounts varied greatly over rather short distances. These number only represent some of the reports received, but give a pretty good depiction of how much fell across the area.
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Jayhawks are staying active in the transfer portal and added a new offensive lineman on Tuesday. Shane Bumgardner, a center transferring from Tiffin University, announced his commitment to KU on social media. Bumgardner could be the Jayhawks' go-to at the center spot as Mike Novitsky exhausted his college eligibility in 2023. [...]
WAMEGO (KSNT) - Two first responders in Wamego are being recognized for their heroic efforts to save a life on Tuesday during a house fire. Wamego Police Chief Paul Schliffke said in a press release that a local Wamego resident called 911 around 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 9 to report a house fire in the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - After a pair of 9-4 seasons, the Jayhawks and Wildcats are both included in the final AP Top 25 of the 2023 college football season. K-State checked in at No. 18 on the poll, which was released the night of Monday, Jan. 8 after the national championship game. KU ranks No. 23. [...]
