TOPEKA (KSNT)- A passenger of a vehicle fleeing from Kansas Highway Patrol was pronounced dead after a collision with a semi-truck. Emergency crews were called to the area of Road 145 and I-35 about 3 miles south of Emporia where 27-year-old Kejuan Cortez Shugart was killed after 22-year-old Adonis Keshawn Isaiah Dailey tried escaping highway [...]
What We're Tracking A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ottawa, Republic and Washington counties from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We're starting off with clear skies this morning as temperatures are starting off in the low to mid 40s. A chilly start and winds are relatively light at 5-10 mph [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Manhattan teamed up with the Kansas science festival to host the second annual science festival on Saturday. Fourth Street was closed off in downtown Manhattan and lined with dozens of tables holding science experiments and materials. Everyone in attendance was able to try a variety of experiments and learn from local science enthusiasts. Michi [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Arab Shriners Temple hosted a medical screening event Saturday for the Topeka community. The church held medical screenings for no charge and just wanted the local community to be healthy. “We don't care if they can afford it or not, we'll make sure they get treated, so your kids can be the best [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – K-State defensive back Ekow Boye-Doe may get a shot at the NFL. Boye-Doe, a Lawrence native, is invited to the Kansas City Chiefs minicamp, Boye-Doe confirmed with KSNT 27 News. While not officially signing with the team, Boye-Doe could put himself in front of Chiefs officials with the opportunity to sign on. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – K-State tight end Sammy Wheeler is getting a shot at the NFL. Wheeler is headed to the Chicago Bears minicamp, Joseph Potts announced on Twitter Saturday. While not officially signing with the team, Wheeler puts himself in front of Bears officials with the opportunity to sign on. Wheeler caught 34 passes for [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center held their annual Roar And Pour wine walk Saturday afternoon. The event featured a variety of wine tasting, appetizer and dessert samplings from local vendors and live music. "Roar and Pour is our annual wine walk here at the Topeka Zoo. It is a fundraiser which [...]
INDIANAPOLIS (KSNT) - Kansas defensive tackle Caleb Sampson is headed to the NFL. After falling out of the 2023 NFL Draft, Sampson has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. In four years with the Jayhawks, Sampson appeared in 46 games with 38 starts. Sampson finished with [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Star Washburn wide receiver/return specialist James Letcher Jr. is getting a shot at the NFL. Letcher Jr. is headed to the Kansas City Chiefs minicamp, Letcher Jr. confirmed with KSNT 27 News. While not officially signing with the team, Letcher Jr. puts himself in front of Chiefs officials with the opportunity to [...]
MINNEAPOLIS (KSNT) - K-State wide receiver Malik Knowles is headed to the NFL. After falling out of the 2023 NFL Draft, Knowles has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Saturday. Knowles was named a second-team All-American as an all-purpose player in 2022, a second-team all-conference selection at wide receiver [...]
DETROIT (KSNT) - K-State quarterback Adrian Martinez is headed to the NFL. After falling out of the 2023 NFL Draft, Martinez has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. In 2022, his lone season at K-State, Martinez started the first seven games of the season before an [...]
TAMPA BAY (KSNT) - K-State wide receiver Kade Warner is headed to the NFL. After falling out of the 2023 NFL Draft, Warner has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to SB Nation's Jason B. Hirschhorn. A captain at K-State, Warner spent two seasons in Manhattan after starting his career [...]
DALLAS (KSNT) - Kansas offensive lineman Earl Bostick Jr. is headed to the NFL. After falling out of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bostick Jr. has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Bostick Jr. has been in Lawrence since 2017, an anchor throughout coaching turnovers for [...]
CLEVELAND (KSNT) - Kansas defensive end Lonnie Phelps is headed to the NFL. After falling out of the 2023 NFL Draft, Phelps has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns, according to WEWS's Camryn Justice. In his lone season with the Jayhawks, he was named an all-conference second-team member and received votes [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - K-State punter and Topeka native Ty Zentner has made it to the big leagues. After not hearing his name called in the 2023 NFL Draft, Zenter has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent, according to Philadelphia Inquirer writer Josh Tolentino. Zentner earned second-team all-conference honors in 2022 after [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - With the 250th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs have selected cornerback Nic Jones from Ball State. Jones finished his career with 21 pass breakups and 4 interceptions. He was named a second-team All-conference selection in 2022. Coburn joins a Chiefs class with Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Rashee [...]
What We’re Tracking A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ottawa, Republic and Washington counties for Sunday from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Mostly clear skies will continue this evening with a mild and breezy pattern setting up for several days. Overnight lows will drop into the 40s with winds gusting [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - K-State running back Deuce Vaughn will now be wearing silver and blue. With the 212th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys have selected running back Deuce Vaughn. Vaughn leaves K-State as one of the most productive backs in program history, tallying 3,604 rushing yards and 34 rushing [...]
