TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two bills have been sent back to the Kansas Legislature for further debate after Governor Laura Kelly vetoed them Friday. Kelly announced her veto decisions on May 10 for a bill preventing other nations from owning land in Kansas and another dealing with abortion law. More information, including Kelly's reasoning for each [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new shop fostering a community of Hot Wheels enthusiasts is opening in the Capital City this weekend. In 2019, Buck Shea created a club for diecast car fans called the Capital City Diecast Club. The group meets twice a month for a diecast swap meet, raffles and to race Hot Wheels [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A jury in Shawnee County is delivering its decisions regarding a man accused of killing a woman last year in a Topeka crash. The Shawnee County District Attorney's Office announced in a press release that Michael S. Lester, 39, has been found guilty on the following counts: Katie Garceran, a spokeswoman for the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Traffic was backed up on eastbound I-70 in Topeka Friday afternoon. Kandrive.gov traffic cameras showed significant delays around 1:30 p.m. on May 10 on eastbound I-70 near NW MacVicar Avenue on May 10. A crash was being reported in the area but was later cleared at 2:42 p.m. The Kansas Highway Patrol [...]
Police said a woman was "crying and telling a male to get off of her" when she called 911.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's City Council is preparing to sign off on their selection for the next city manager. Taylor Bugg, a spokeswoman for the City of Topeka, announced in a press release that Dr. Robert Perez is slated to become the new city manager. The City Council is expected to vote on this decision [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new grant opportunity will provide funds to create upper-floor housing on Kansas' main streets. On Thursday, May 9 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $400,000 would go towards the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program. The program is focused on addressing housing shortages and enhancing livability [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - New information is being released Friday in the aftermath of a cybersecurity incident impacting a Kansas hospital. The hospital network Ascension announced on Thursday, May 9 it had suffered a "cyber security event" and was investigating the situation. Ascension maintains one hospital in the Manhattan, Kansas area. Now, the healthcare provider is [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka man is petitioning the City of Topeka to require a public vote before raising property taxes. The city says it would make it "impossible" to raise property taxes to keep up with the city budget. Earl McIntosh is gathering signatures under Kansas Statute 12-3013. With the help of more than [...]
University of Kansas police cleared out the pro-Palestine student encampment on Thursday night after multiple days on protests.
TOPEKA (KNST) - The Shawnee County local government took to social media to notify the public of a road closure for a public works pump station overhaul. Starting at 9:30 a.m., Southwest 41st Street will have a closure from Southwest Aylesbury Road to Southwest Urish Road. The closure will not have any posted detours and [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County residents, your input is wanted! Two major public hearings are around the corner. Commissioner Aaron Mays joined the 27 News morning crew to talk about the upcoming wind farm ban solar farm moratorium taking place on May 13th and the Gage Park master plan discussion taking place on May 16th. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The clock is ticking, the due date for paying your property taxes is here! Friday, May 10th is the last day you can pay your taxes on time. The Shawnee County Treasurer is sending out a reminder ahead of the cutoff. Taxes can be paid off through the mail, online, in person, [...]
GRAY COUNTY (KSNT) - A 52-year-old man died in a crash after being hit by a semi-truck in an intersection in western Kansas on Thursday. At 10:35 a.m. in Gray Couty, a 52-year-old man from Montezuma, Kan., was driving a Ford f550 north on County Road 10 and failed to yield the right of way [...]
COLUMBUS, Kan. — The City of Columbus is mourning the death of not just one of their own, but also their police chief for the last ten years. Jason Daniels passed away Wednesday (5/8) after a battle with colon cancer. He was 49. Today, Columbus City Administrator, Jake Letner spoke about his long-time friend and [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The owners of a more than 100-year-old mansion in Emporia say they're looking for someone else to take up charge of their property and business. Brad and Susan Cochennet own the Gufler Mansion in the City of Emporia. The couple announced on social media on May 3 they intend to sell the [...]
What We’re Tracking We're mostly clear this morning with temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s to start out our Friday. Not much cloud cover expected for today, but a few afternoon clouds are possible with highs topping out in the upper 70s. By the weekend, sunshine should still be the predominant weather on [...]
CLAY CENTER (KSNT) - One northeast Kansas community is honoring its town with a custom mural. On Wednesday, May 8 Clay Center celebrated getting a brand new mural, as well as it being the artists' 30th mural installation. According to a news release form C. Stanley Creative, Christian Stanley created the mural titled "Prairie Thunder". [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Lawrence family deeply impacted by childhood cancer is voicing their support for the St. Jude Dream Home. The Henderson family welcomed their son into the world in September of 2017. His name is Grit. "It means never give up," Grit said. When he was just three months old, Grit was diagnosed [...]
The statue, which weighs hundreds of pounds, was cut off right above the feet. The City of Wichita said they estimate the cost of damages to be around $75,000.
On Thursday, Ricky Alderete pled guilty to the theft of the Jackie Robinson statue.
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT) - Jerome Tang has added another guard to the K-State men's basketball roster. Fifth-year senior Max Jones will reportedly join the Wildcats, according to On3's Joe Tipton. Jones comes to Manhattan after two seasons at the University of Tampa (2020-22) and two seasons at Cal Fullerton (2022-24). He averaged 15.3 points per [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An early morning house fire in central Topeka has caused an estimated loss of around $30,000. Just after 4:30 a.m., Thursday, May 9 crews with the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) responded to a report of a house fire in the 1100 block of Southwest Medford Avenue, according to a news release from [...]
What We’re Tracking Mostly clear and comfortably cool tonight with temperatures falling into the upper 40s to lower 50s by early in the day on Friday. Not much cloud cover expected for the start of the day Friday, but a few afternoon clouds with a high in the upper 70s. By the weekend, sunshine should [...]
