TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly plans to stay ahead of artificial intelligence (AI) by enacting her agencies to use it. Kelly is directing Executive Branch agencies to adopt a statewide generative artificial intelligence policy to stay ahead of the the progression of that technology, according to a press release from the Office of [...]
Training Camp is officially over for the Kansas City Chiefs.
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Border officers discovered a rare pest while inspecting a shipment of pocket leaves at the Otay Mesa cargo facility last month. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists were called in after the suspicious pest was initially found. The officers identified it as a Rhabdotalebra signata, which looks like a [...]
What We’re Tracking Tonight will be another cool overnight after a weak frontal boundary moved through this morning. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s. The area of high pressure that has been building towards the west begins to move its way into the area. Highs tomorrow will be in the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State transportation officials have released an updated map showing bicycle routes across Kansas. Jenny Kramer with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said in a press release that the 2023-2025 Kansas Bicycle Map is now available to the public. It has resources to help people plan both long and short bicycle trips [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Republican U.S. Representative Jake LaTurner weighed in on last week's police raid of a local newspaper in his district. During a roundtable event in Topeka on Thursday, LaTurner told reporters that the raid, where computers and cellphones were confiscated, was an "unfortunate situation." "It's an unfortunate situation what's happened in Marion," LaTurner said. [...]
The 2023 Garmin KC Air Show is taking off this weekend, featuring the Blue Angels, at the New Century AirCenter in south Johnson County.
IOLA (KSNT) - Nine people, including eight female residents from the Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF), were injured when a transport bus was involved in a crash with a semi-truck. David Thompson with the State of Kansas said in a press release that the TCF residents finished their 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift at the [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly shared actions her administration is taking to solve water and workforce shortages on Thursday at the 2023 Eighth annual Governor's Summit on Agricultural Growth. More than 400 agricultural leaders, representing various agricultural interests across the state, were assembled for the summit. Some areas Kelly highlighted were investments into water-saving [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local law enforcement says a recent apartment fire in central Topeka may have been intentionally set. Rosie Nichols with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) said firefighters with the Topeka Fire Department responded to a fire alarm around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for an apartment in the 1300 block of SW [...]
The victim, a pre-teen girl, was visiting the Dutch Wonderland amusement park in East Lampeter Township with her family on Aug. 12 when the incident occurred, according to police.
WAMEGO, KS. (KSNT) - The question for the 2023 Wamego football team is a simple one: how do you replace the production of an incredible senior class? Especially while riding the high of its first-ever state title game appearance. With a roster full of college athletes last year - including Army quarterback Hayden Oviatt - [...]
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A Shawnee County couple were surprised to find an unusual critter outside their home earlier this week. KSNT 27 News spoke with local homeowners Terry and Gina Lutz about the unexpected encounter with their home's visitor. Gina found that something wasn't right when she noticed some damage to a screen covering [...]
TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE) - The Arab Shrine Temple is getting ready to host its Inaugural Arab Shrine Sun Devils Pinewood Derby coming up on September 9. It's an event that will get the entire family involved as participants customize and build their own small, wooden cars. Then, they'll race them! Participants in the [...]
LAWRENCE (FOX 43 AM LIVE)- Sydney Martin with the Lawrence Humane Society joined the Fox 43 AM Live show to speak about one of their puppies: Broadway! She is a 3-4 month old puppy that is a mix of all the best types of breeds. Her personality is fun and upbeat with a whole lot [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University students moved into on-campus housing on Thursday. "This is one of the most exciting days of the year on campus, when our new students are coming in and our returning students are coming back and moving onto campus and the energy comes back into our lives." Dr. Juliann Mazachek, Washburn [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Jennifer LeClair with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Topeka joined the 27 News Morning Show to speak about new partnerships, back to school and hiring opportunities. The teen center is currently on a waiting list, as they are at capacity for the fist time ever. Currently, they have about 100 students [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly announced funding totaling more than $1.7 million would be invested into downtown revitalization projects in Emporia and Osawatomie. Each community will revive $250,000 in funds in the form of federal grants, according to the Office of the Governor. The $500,000 will be matched with $1,236,632 from local funding. The [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Thousands of people die from car crashes every year. However, some local organizations are partnering to help reduce that number by discouraging people impaired from ever getting behind the wheel. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) says about 37 people across the country die in drunk-driving crashes each day. That's why the Kansas [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The hunt is over, the golden ticket to a $5,000 payday was located in Manhattan. Here are what the clues meant. The Outdoor Bank in Manhattan released its second clue to "The Hunt" on Friday, Aug. 11. Two local sleuths Brandy Henry and Landen Blue took on the adventure. Tuesday evening, the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Duplexes and fourplexes will be built and turned into a 55 and over community just off Highway 24 and Rochester Road in North Topeka. Back in May, the city rejected the proposed zoning change for the project. After many protests from neighbors, the council decided to send the project back to the [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Originally from Mississippi, First Sergeant Carl Taylor made Manhattan, Kansas his home after being inspired by the dedication from fellow servicemen in Fort Riley, and falling in love with the local community. Today, he's using the skills he learned from his time in the service, to give back to the place he [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With college football season coming up, the Topeka Jayhawks Club kicked off the season with a picnic at Topeka's Gage Park. Nearly 200 club members, and special guests Lance and Kelly Leipold came out to celebrate the new season. Even after KU Athletics announced historic plans for renovating its football stadium on [...]
Jasper Harper, the father of 8-year-old Harmoney, is speaking out after she died Wednesday.
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Blues Society’s August Summertime Blues Concert features the Howard Mahan Band at the Gage Park Amphitheater. "I moved to Lawrence about 5 or 6 year ago and put this band together since then and its been really fun," Howard Mahan said. "It's been busy the last couple years and we've dons a [...]
