TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is no longer paying former City Manager Stephen Wade, after the governing body voted to fire him. The city council voted unanimously to terminate Wade's contract after an extensive executive session Tuesday night. Both a city spokeswoman and councilmember Spencer Duncan confirmed with KSNT 27 News that Wade [...]
What We’re Tracking A partly cloudy sky for tonight. There is a chance for storms tonight into overnight hours primarily for our southern counties. Some storms could be strong. On Friday, we see our best chance of rain as a cool front pushes through the area. Storms will form along this boundary and push towards [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are working on a two-vehicle crash on Wanamaker Road. Shawnee County Dispatch reports that the call for the crash came in at around 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 13. The crash involves at least two vehicles near the intersection of SW 19th Street and SW Wanamaker Road. Shawnee County Dispatch [...]
The Kansas City Royals have their schedule for next season. The 2024 Opening Day is set for March 28 at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Twins.
A Lawrence, Kansas, police officer is recovering from injuries after a suspect attacked him during a fight at a treatment and recovery center.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas top law enforcement official is joining a 13-state coalition in presenting a unified voice to Fortune 100 companies regarding racial discrimination in employment practices. This comes after the Supreme Court of the United State's (SCOTUS) decision to end affirmative action in college admissions. The decision came alongside several other controversial decisions [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Public Works Department provided an update on a road closure west of Topeka on Thursday. On July 10, SW 29th Street between Auburn and Hodges Roads was closed to traffic to replace a culvert. The road closure was extended for an additional week due to material issues, according to [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Prairie Band Casino and Resort held their quarterly contributions banquet Thursday morning in the Great Lakes Ballroom. "We all do tough work, helping people in need to make Northeast Kansas a better place to live for all of us. We all have something in common, and that is to serve people [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - More than $4 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits have been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations in Kansas. CSP Tax Credits have been issued since 1994 and reduce Kansas' tax obligation, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. The program offers rural communities with populations less [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $21 million in technical assistance grants will be available to agricultural producers and small businesses for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements in Kansas. The program is part of the Inflation Reduction Act's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and Tribal or local governments, [...]
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signs a new Walmart deal with commercials designed to show fans what he buys from the chain.
ARLINGTON, Texas (KSNT)- Chris Klieman knows there is no replacing Deuce Vaughn. However, the Wildcats return tons of talent and bring in some new studs. Klieman spoke on Thursday at Big 12 Media Days in Arlington. Here are some players he thinks could have a big year in 2023: Will Howard The 'Cats QB has [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's Governing Body will work towards finding a new, permanent city manager over the next coming weeks. On Tuesday, the governing body terminated City Manager Stephen Wade for an undisclosed reason. Richard U. Nienstedt had been working as active city manager since June 6, when Wade requested a leave of absence, according [...]
A Los Angeles man who underwent a historic face transplant after suffering extensive burns in a 2013 crash is happy for a second chance at life.
ARLINGTON, Texas (KSNT)- K-State head football coach Chris Klieman was the first coach to talk on day two of the 2023 Big 12 Media Days. The Wildcats are hoping to win back-to-back Big 12 titles. Klieman enters year five with K-State. He brought offensive lineman Cooper Beebe, quarterback Will Howard, linebacker Daniel Green and safety [...]
Park officials said the new coaster will "engulf" guests in the "Fast and Furious" universe through “innovative and technological achievements never previously employed,” according to a press release.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Serving 20 years in the military, Sonar Technician James Allen not only kept an ear out for the enemy, but taught future generations how to stay safe at sea. Growing up in a ranching community south of Dodge City, James wasn't sure where his life and career were heading. “What was I [...]
Temperatures today should make it into the middle 90s, but with the humidity remaining high, we'll be feeling like the low 100s again. We'll see a bit of cloud cover today, too, and there may be a few isolated showers. Otherwise, temperatures climb into the mid 90s again for Friday with heat index values around [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) issued a crash alert Thursday after a motorcycle-car crash in central Manhattan. The RCPD issued the alert just before 6 a.m. for the intersection of Claflin and Hylton Heights roads. The RCPD said traffic is being redirected on Claflin Road while crews clean up the intersection. [...]
ARLINGTON, Texas (KSNT) - KU football has a new energy around it. The Jayhawks carried a punch of swagger at Big 12 Media Days, which went beyond just Jalon Daniels' fancy chain. This program is confident right now. "We've always been people that want to walk with our chest up," Daniels said. "Chest out high [...]
ARLINGTON, Texas (KSNT)- The Jayhawks surprised many people in the fall of 2022. Kansas football tripled its win total from the previous season, playing in a bowl game for the first time since 2008. With the success comes higher expectations and added pressure. Jalon Daniels isn't complaining. "Pressure is a privilege," he said. "If there's [...]
ARLINGTON, TX. (KSNT) - Big 12 Media Days celebrates the anticipation of college football season, and the Jayhawks came dressed to impress. Quarterback Jalon Daniels chose a shiny, gold suit to match his new eye-catching chain. The chain features a digital face playing Daniels' highlights. A red tie with new red and gold Giuseppe shoes [...]
ARLINGTON, TX. (KSNT) - Sports gambling is a big topic in college football again, but KU and the Big 12 are trying to get ahead of it. Athletes, coaches and staff are not allowed to bet on college nor professional sports, according to NCAA rules. They're also not allowed to give out any information that [...]
ARLINGTON, TX. (KSNT) - Jalon Daniels and the KU offense are improving, but a new rule in the 2023 season could impact them. The game clock will no longer stop when a team gets a first down. Therefore, the game will be faster and there won't be as much time for teams to get ready [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's the calm before the storm at Heartland Motorsports park. Country Stampede starts in less than 24 hours. Wednesday night, the three-day festival "Kickoff Party" for campers got started. Those who are camping this weekend had the chance to see Braxton Keeth and Moonshine Bandits.Gates to the general public open Thursday, July [...]
