What We’re Tracking Most of the night will be dry with a clear to partly cloudy sky early, then mostly cloudy late. Temperatures will fall into the middle 60s. The best chance for storms will roll in from the northwest near daybreak. Those should be stronger to our north, but a few stronger storms in [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Construction on two southbound bridges on U.S. 75 will start next week and continue until this fall. Starting Tuesday, May 28, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will close one lane of southbound U.S. 75 for bridge repairs, weather permitting. These projects will include the Westgate Bridge over the Kansas River and [...]
Two members of Congress from Texas and one from Florida have filed a bill they say will cut down on drug cartel violence by banning .50-caliber rifles in America.
Police are conducting an investigation at the Florida mansion of rapper Sean Kingston over reported fraud.
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy has received a commendation for saving the life of a small child.
ST. MARYS - (KSNT) The City of St. Marys is looking for contractors to repair storm damage on numerous government buildings. The St. Marys community was hit hard by a storm that caused power outages and damage across the city on April 17. This also led to police entering non-emergency reporting and the issuance of a boil water advisory for [...]
TOPEKA - (KSNT) May is swim safety awareness month. As summer approaches, it's prime time to enroll in swimming lessons. With pools and lakes opening for the season, it's important your kids are comfortable and confident in the water. Practicing techniques like kicking and floating can help save your child from drowning. According to the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Transportation High Risk Rural Roads Program will see $6.65 million go towards improving rural roadways. The program is federally funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program with an additional $2.37 million coming from local funds. This year's projects were selected from 46 applications that were seeking a total [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Councilwoman Karen Hiller and Topeka United: A Movement member Erica Babb preview the upcoming Kaw River Float 2024. For more info on the fourth annual river float, watch the interview above.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Enlisting not once, but three times into the military, Buck Sergeant Randy White supported fellow service members as a radio teletype operator and field medic. “My first enlistment was with a NATO unit, so I worked at a fixed radio station," White said. "We prepared and sent messages to all different NATO [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is launching a new EBT program to help offset the cost of buying food for school children. The program called Summer EBT, known as SUN Bucks in other states, is a partnership between Kansas DCF and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program will [...]
STACKER - The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Spray parks across Shawnee County will open ahead of Memorial Day. The Shawnee County Parks & Recreation aquatic centers and pools will open on May 25. The Dornwood Spray Park and Jackson Spray Park opened on May 10 and open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Dornwood Spray Park is [...]
What We’re Tracking During the afternoon today, things will be quiet. Highs climb into the middle 80s. Sunny to partly cloudy weather is expected, but we'll be watching a few disturbances that could bring a few more clouds in at times. However, another system brings a chance for scattered showers and storms by Thursday night [...]
Topeka (KSNT) - From Thursday, May 23, to Sunday, June 2, Evans Carnival will be open to the public with nostalgic carnival rides, booth games and food vendors for all to enjoy. According to the Stormont Vail Events Center's website, on weeknights the carnival will open at 6 p.m. while on Saturdays and Sundays gates [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Representative Carl Maughan, a Republican from Colwich, has officially been charged with driving under the influence, among other charges, after being arrested earlier this year. Court records show that Maughan was charged with two misdemeanors and two traffic infractions, which include the following: Maughan's court date is scheduled for June 26. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - KSNT 27 News hears from Topeka's soon-to-be Interim Police Chief Jamey Haltom for the first time since the announcement Tuesday, May 22. Haltom told 27 News that the main focus in the meantime is to have a smooth transition between now and when current Chief Bryan Wheeles retires. From that point on, [...]
Chiefs rally shooting suspect Dominic Miller detailed not only what happened that day from his perspective, but a road map to his defense, and his message for the victims.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be a big weekend for local parks. Shawnee County is prepared for the high numbers expected at Lake Shawnee. With the opening of Shawnee County pools just in time for the weekend, the stage is set for the anticipated crowds. 27 News spoke with Sean Zears [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An anti-tax group set up a lemonade stand at the Capitol trying to prove a point. Governor Laura Kelly is at odds with lawmakers over tax relief. Americans For Prosperity say the governor is squeezing taxpayers dry. "We're trying to bring awareness that taxpayers are getting their money squeezed out of them," [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Newly released court documents are providing new information about the arrest of a man for an alleged arson attempt at Robinson Middle School in central Topeka. The Topeka Police Department arrested a 28-year-old Topeka man on Sunday, May 5 just before 6 p.m. He was later charged with felony attempted arson of [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Law enforcement is telling Kansans to "Buckle Up!" this month. The annual Click-it-or-Ticket campaign is underway, just in time for a busy Memorial Day weekend of travel. On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, a campaign event was held in the Little Apple to pay tribute to the armed forces and discuss the importance [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT)- As Memorial Day weekend nears, businesses are working hard to sweeten up the celebration. Eileen's Colossal Cookies in Manhattan specializes in holiday cookies, and Memorial Day is no exception. The cookies are themed to the occasion, with designs including stars, stripes, grills and hot dogs. Jared Goedert the owner of Eileen's Colossal Cookies in [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Bill Persinger, the head of Valeo Behavioral Health Care, announces he is retiring. This summer, Bill Persinger will exit his role as CEO of Valeo Behavioral Health Care. He made his formal announcement Wednesday, May 22 and it goes into effect in early August this year. He started on Nov. 5, 2015 [...]
