TOPEKA (KSNT) - GO Topeka held an awards luncheon Tuesday at the Townsite Tower Ballroom to announce the 42nd annual Small Business Awards. The small businesses nominated for the 2023 Small Business Awards were located in Topeka and Shawnee Countyand were selected by GO Topeka and the Greater Topeka Partnership. The nine award categories and [...]
Fox Sports announced the viewership broadcast of Super Bowl LVII set an all-time record as the most-watched Super Bowl in history.
TOPEKA (KSNT)- TikTok star Matt Mathews, known for his viral Instagram series "Confessions with Matt," will be performing live in October at the Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Mathews earned his fame by sharing videos of himself performing tasks around his farm and discussing his personal experiences including his life growing up as a gay [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Police are investigating a crime scene in Lawrence following an overnight shooting. The Lawrence Police Department (LPD) reports via social media that officers were called for a shooting around 11:45 p.m. on Monday, May 1 to the 100 block of Arkansas St. Upon arrival, police found a 33-year-old man suffering from multiple [...]
After watching San Francisco tight end George Kittle appear at Wrestlemania, Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce wants to join in on the action.
TONGANOXIE (KSNT) - A global health and nutrition company is investing in Kansas by creating new jobs in Tonganoxie. Patrick Lowry with the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) said DSM plans to build a next-generation nutritional premix plant in Tonganoxie, a move expected to create 28 new jobs in the area. This new location will [...]
New video evidence shows two Oklahoma high school football players duking it out in an alleged coach-sanctioned brawl.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans are being invited to an upcoming public meeting regarding construction updates for the Polk-Quincy Viaduct project. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) told KSNT 27 News KDOT and the City of Topeka are hosting a community open house on Thursday, May 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) arrested one man following a report of a crash after an alleged attempted car theft Tuesday. A 43-year-old man was working in an attached trailer around 2:30 a.m. on May 2 in the 2600 block of Farm Bureau Rd. when a man later identified by police [...]
University of Kansas Health in KCK and Freeman Health in Joplin, Missouri are under investigation for failing to provide an emergency abortion.
TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE)- Dane Kroll and Katie Garceran sat down with Linda Clements and Tristan Willits on the FOX 43 AM LIVE show to speak about Topeka Area Continuity of Care's (T.A.C.C) Senior Resource Fair. The fair aims to help everyone in the community, especially senior citizens, discover what services and resources are [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Police responded to a crash involving six vehicles Monday North of Topeka. The crash was reported at 7:49 a.m. on Tuesday in the southbound lane of Lower Silver Lake Rd. and NW Hwy 75 resulting in minor traffic delays, according to TPD. Two individuals were suffering from minor injuries, according to [...]
Someone stole a tiny house in Colorado and hauled it to Kansas. But thanks to some Kansas deputies, the homeowner is getting the house back.
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A new Kansas law that defines biological sex in areas like restrooms is just months away from going into effect, however, state officials say it's unclear how it will be enforced. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach told reporters in a press conference on Monday that the method of enforcement is unclear. "The bill [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Seaman High School show choir will perform live with the band Foreigner at its Tuesday night concert at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka. The choir said it entered a competition and submitted a video of the students singing. They learned just last week that they won and would be [...]
Another lesser-known band at the time, Weezer, opened for the band in 1992 before they themselves exploded onto the scene a couple of years later.
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Dr. Mike Strohschein, the dean of Washburn Tech, joined the 27 News Morning show to tout the latest accomplishments and further plans for the institute. Just recently, Washburn Tech celebrated its 10th Annual National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day. He said that this originated here in Shawnee County. “Much like an athletic [...]
Our winds will still be a bit breezy later today, but not quite as windy as what we've seen the last couple of days. That trend will continue for the last half of the week, too! Our temperatures will most likely be in the upper 60s for one more day with our winds out of [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- K-State point guard Markquis Nowell leaves behind quite the legacy. The 5-foot-8 point guard from Harlem, New York not only set K-State's single season assists record, but also set the NCAA tournament record for assists in a single game with 19 in the Wildcats' Sweet 16 win over Michigan State. Nowell reflected [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- Ty Zentner's football journey is taking him to new heights. The Topeka native and Shawnee Height High School graduate spent two seasons at Butler Community College after high school. He then transferred to K-State where he spent four years. Now, Zentner is getting a chance to play professional football. The former Thunderbird [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT) - He was once a Kansas State Wildcat but now, he's a Kansas City Chief. After hearing his name called in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Felix Anudike-Uzomah is returning to his hometown to play professionally. Anudike-Uzomah has had quite the journey, but that whole journey almost didn't happen. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Faith-based organizations across Topeka gather to discuss mental health and affordable housing opportunities in the community. Topeka JUMP held its annual Nehemiah Action Assembly. The community and organization pressed officials for answers on actions they want to see taken to help the community. This year, JUMP heard testimonies from community members about affordable [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A Topeka coffee shop is giving back to high school students one cup of joe at a time. Milk and Honey Coffee Co. started a scholarship fund in 2021 as a way to give back to surrounding high schools, Highland Park High School and Shawnee Heights High School. The coffee shop raised $3,600 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With school wrapping up for students in Shawnee County in the coming weeks, that means summer camp is right around the corner. May 30 marks the start of summer camp for Shawnee County Parks and Recreation. There are six different camps to choose from and accommodations for roughly 475 kids. Activities your [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka JUMP (Justice Unity Ministry Project) held a rally Monday evening in Lee Arena. Several community leaders attended the rally and gave insight into Topeka's mental health, housing, violence and education issues. JUMP is a faith based, grass roots coalition. Its mission is to fight for justice for marginalized groups in Shawnee County. [...]
