What We're Tracking Tonight, a fairly low chance for showers and storms is there, but we will primarily be left with partly cloudy skies through the night. Lows may end up being pretty mild with a few clouds and a slight uptick in humidity with lows in the lower 60s. Overall, a more unsettled pattern [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A hair salon is getting in the action to raise money for a man who was critically injured after a motorcycle crash. Last week, Matthew Stegall was riding his motorcycle, when he was hit at the intersection of Highway 75 and 190th Road in Jackson County. Family friends created a GoFundMe to [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Police resolved a potentially dangerous situation after issuing a shelter in place order for the area around a west Manhattan apartment complex. The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) wrote on social media that those living in Scenic Woods Apartments in the 300 block of Hunter Place should shelter. Police were in the [...]
Two semitrailers hauling SpaceX tanks are making their way through the State of Kansas.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who’s running in the 2024 presidential race, blasted the bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck in principle over the weekend, arguing the U.S. is still “careening toward bankruptcy.” “Prior to this deal … our country was careening towards bankruptcy. And after this deal, our country will still be careening towards bankruptcy,” [...]
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A crash involving three vehicles is being worked by local first responders. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office told KSNT 27 News that deputies are at the scene of a crash involving three vehicles at the intersection of Southwest 61st St. and Southwest Auburn Road. The crash was first reported at 12:04 [...]
MAYETTA (KSNT) - An upcoming comedy act at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort sold out in less than two days. The Prairie Band Casino announced on social media that tickets for Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias were sold out as of Sunday, May 28. Tickets went on sale at noon on Friday, May 26. Iglesias is [...]
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Local officials closed two Shawnee County pools over the weekend after leaks were found. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation wrote in a press release on May 28 that the Rossville Community Pool and the Midwest Health Aquatic Center would be closed following the discovery of leaks. Mike McLaughlin with Shawnee County [...]
MANHATTAN, KS (KSNT) - Kansas State baseball will have to wait another year to get back to the postseason. The Wildcats finished one of the first four teams out. With 64 teams in the tournament, K-State finished as team 64-68. The news was announced Monday morning on the NCAA Baseball Championship Selection Special. It's been [...]
(AP) The United States grew older, faster, last decade. The share of residents 65 or older grew by more than a third from 2010 to 2020 and at the fastest rate of any decade in 130 years, while the share of children declined, according to new figures from the most recent census. The declining percentage [...]
Congress listed it as a “noxious weed” and it is now commonly known as “the vine that ate the South.”
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Memorial Day ceremonies were held at the Memorial Park Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Ave., Monday morning in the Serve & Protect Garden at the northwest corner of the grounds. "I think it is important to give back to our community and this is a way we can give back to Topeka, by [...]
Davenport city officials held a press conference this morning to give an update on the building collapse yesterday at Third and Main Streets. “The community’s here to support them in any way we can,” said Mayor Mike Mattson. “For those in the community that are looking to assist victims, the Red Cross is coordinating community [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey's single with two outs in the ninth scored MJ Melendez to cap a late rally that lifted the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Royals hit homers in the seventh and eighth innings to tie the game, then pulled it [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police are investigating an early morning report of gunfire in a southeast Topeka neighborhood. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) said in a press release that officers received a report of shots fired on Monday, May 29 at 7:20 a.m. for the area of Southeast 28th St. and Southeast Maryland Avenue. Upon arrival, [...]
Paying bills and job hunting in this economy are hard for anyone. Wounded veterans, often facing ongoing physical and mental health issues, have it even worse.
There looks to be a slight chance we could see some isolated thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening with the heat of the day. The good news is there much of the day that should give us nice, summer-like warmth. Most of the daytime should remain dry with highs in the middle 80s. Tonight, that [...]
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – Sunday’s K-Nation big on fun times on the baseball and softball diamonds in 2023. Kansas head softball coach Jennifer McFalls sits down with K-Nation's Glenn Kinley for an exclusive interview to wrap up the season. The two talk about her recent contract extension and what the Jayhawks need to do to [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- Curtis Kelly has called himself a Wildcat for quite some time now. The Bronx, New York native, Kelly transferred to K-State from UConn in 2008. He spent three seasons with the Wildcats as a player, tallying up 52 wins and a pair of NCAA tournament wins. Then, Kelly played eight seasons professionally [...]
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – In a K-Nation first, the weekly KU/K-State sports special featured a special guest from out west. San Fransisco Giants scout Yancy Ayres came in studio to talk baseball. Ayres scouts five states for the Giants, including Kansas. He keeps a close eye on potential pro prospects at both K-State and KU. Ayres [...]
LOS ANGELES (KSNT) - KU is helping its black student-athletes grow in many different ways. The university sent ten student-athletes and six staff members to a black student-athlete summit in Los Angeles. The summit helps more than 1,500 black student-athletes connect from universities all over the country, and not just from Power Five schools. Division [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT)- KU head softball coach Jennifer McFalls recently signed a contract extension. She sat down with 27 Sports director Glenn Kinley for a K-Nation interview to discuss the new contract and the progress made in the 2023 spring season. "Well I'm so appreciative that they've given me this opportunity," McFalls said. "I think Travis [...]
Shawnee County has plenty of Memorial Day events going on Monday. Several locations are hosting early morning services to give thanks to the troops who gave the ultimate sacrifice. “I think it’s just good to know where you come from and I think when you know [the history] you’re more connected to it and have [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- Chris Klieman is meeting fans of all ages on K-State's annual Catbacker tour. The Wildcat head football coach was greeted in Topeka on Thursday with lots of happy K-State fans. Klieman recently signed a $44 million new contract that is set to keep him in Manhattan, Kansas through 2030. However, Klieman says [...]
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT) - K-State track and field is preparing to send a group of student-athletes to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Three Wildcats qualified for the national meet with stellar performances at the NCAA West Region Preliminaries. Here's the list of K-State student-athletes heading to Nationals: The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field [...]
