Kansas officer injured when suspect tries to escape custody
A Leavenworth, Kansas, jail officer is recovering after falling and injuring her hand as Sarah Cape tried to escape custody.
A Leavenworth, Kansas, jail officer is recovering after falling and injuring her hand as Sarah Cape tried to escape custody.
What We’re Tracking A FROST ADVISORY is in effect for Cloud, Republic and Washington counties from 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Be sure to take care of any sensitive vegetation you may have outside. Tonight, we will hold on to mostly cloudy skies for the viewing area with breezy conditions out of the Northwest. Gusts [...]
Editor's Note: This article has been update to reflect that Varvel died at a Manhattan hospital, not the Riley County Jail. MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A Manhattan man is dead following his arrest Friday morning and confinement in the Riley County jail. Joseph Varvel, 25, was detained by the Riley County Police Department around 1:45 a.m. [...]
The report is required by law to be submitted each year to the Kansas Legislature and to the public.
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Representative Nate Butler and County Commissioners in Geary County listened to the voices of concerned citizens when a proposed construction project threatened to make certain routes to Manhattan inaccessible. In a meeting held April 24, numerous citizens attended to discuss their concerns with commissioners. “We had some citizens come in for [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- The Kansas Senate and House have approved a resolution that allows a tribal casino in northeast Kansas to offer sports betting. The Senate voted 27-8 to approved SR 1725 on Friday, which would amend the gaming compact with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation concerning sports wagering. The House voted 93-27 to approve their own version [...]
The item, a drinking straw featuring a sharp pointed tip, is described by an online retailer as an "edged instrument" that can double as a dagger.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A historic Topeka landmark is set to receive thousands of dollars in state funding for senior housing at the Menninger Clock Tower Apartments. Governor Laura Kelly announced on April 25 that nearly $10 million is set to go to nine recipients across the Sunflower State. One project listed was the Menninger Clock [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The Emporia Police Department has arrested a man for firing a gun at another man inside a vehicle. Michael Bradley, 48, was arrested on attempted first-degree murder charges, among others, for shooting at a 67-year-old man in a car on April 27. EPD said it received multiple reports of shots fired Thursday [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is investigating a possible violent crime a few blocks away from Washburn University. A sergeant with the TPD's Crime Scene Investigation Unit tells KSNT 27 News that police started its initial investigation late Thursday night at a home in the 1500 block of Southwest 24th St. During that [...]
OVERBROOK (KSNT) - The City of Overbrook announced it would be holding an event Saturday, April 29 in honor of former Police Chief Terry Hollingsworth who died of natural causes Jan. 30. Hollingsworth started his career in law enforcement in 1997 working for the Lyndon Police Department. He went on to serve the City of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- U.S. Representative for Kansas' Second Congressional District Jake LaTurner joined the 27 News Morning show Friday morning, just after the second legislative override session took place in the Kansas Statehouse on Thursday. The override session at the statehouse led to several bills becoming law including Senate Bill 180. It's being deemed the "Women's [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A former Shawnee County Treasurer's Office employee has been arrested following an investigation by law enforcement. Abigail Christian with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office (SNSO) said Heather L. Cunningham, 42, of Topeka is under arrest for several alleged thefts of cash that occurred over the course of several months while she was [...]
Witnesses said the man also tried to bite other nearby officers before he was subdued.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Several roads across Topeka will be closed for the TopCity Half Marathon & 5k Race. The closures will begin at 5:30 a.m. and will be in place until 12:30 p.m. for 21st and Randolph, 8th and Harrison, 10th and Quincy and 17th and Monroe, according to the City of Topeka. Closures downtown [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A three-day search for a man allegedly involved in a case of domestic violence against a woman and her 9-month-old son has resulted in an arrest. Tanner J. Thompson was booked into the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, according to Shawnee County Jail records. The arrest was made [...]
The Kansas City Chiefs have selected defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah with the 31st pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday.
Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed Thursday in Alaska while returning from a training flight, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth.
What We're Tracking Showers are already starting to move into our western counties this morning before continuing to make their way to the east throughout the day. We may hear a couple rumbles of thunder in our eastern counties in the afternoon, but aren't expecting any severe weather with this system. Temperatures should make it [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — The Kansas State High School Activities Association, or KSHSAA, have decided to change its policies regarding transgender athletes following the recent passage of the Fairness in Women's Sports Act by lawmakers. The law, which takes effect this summer -- requires student athletes to be separated based on biological sex determined at birth [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT)-- Fans are flooding the streets of Kansas City, Mo. to celebrate the 2023 NFL Draft. Not only are Kansas City Chiefs fans in attendance, Dallas Cowboys fans are there, as well as some well-dressed Minnesota Vikings fan who took a first time trip down to KC. Check out the interview above [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT)- The National Football League Draft is taking over Kansas City, Mo., but it isn't just for adults. As the draft plays out in Downtown KC, tens of thousands of people of all ages were in town to to watch the action and enjoy some of the cool family-friendly activities. From the [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT)- The Chiefs made the final pick of Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft. Kansas City selected K-State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah with pick No. 31 in the draft, which took place right in the thick of Chiefs Kingdom. The moment is a special one for the former Wildcat, who grew [...]
KANSAS CITY (KSNT) - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patient Grit Henderson celebrated his chemo-free status with some friends from the NFL. The Henderson family attended The Dash to End Childhood Cancer event, presented by St. Jude, ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City. Some NFL alumni participated in Rich Eisen's "Run Rich [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Helen Hocker Theater will open 'Artifice' Friday night at 7 p.m. Struggling artist Payne Showers finally gets his big break - he dies. Fortunately, Payne’s death greatly inflates the value of his work. Unfortunately, his estranged wife Maggie must sell it all to avoid bankruptcy. Days before the auction, Maggie and her [...]