TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Fire crews are on scene of a structure fire in central Topeka. The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) is at the scene of an active structure fire near 14th Street and Polk Street in central Topeka. A fire official told 27 News there are seven crews working the scene. KSNT 27 News [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The man accused of killing one woman in a hit-and-run on Monday appeared in front of a judge. Michael S. Lester, 38, of Topeka, appeared before a judge Wednesday morning in relation to a hit-and-run that killed Alycia A. Noriega, 33, of Topeka Monday, Oct. 30. Lester's bond is set at $1 million. [...]
What We’re Tracking Another mostly clear sky tonight with temperatures falling back into the lower to middle 30s. The wind will relax overnight, as well. We continue to warm up through the rest of the week and into the weekend thanks to that occasionally breezy south wind. By Thursday afternoon, highs should make it up [...]
IRVING, TX. (KSNT) - The Big 12 has finalized how the new, 16-team conference schedule will look. Each team played every team in the conference until the 2022 season. That's impossible with 16 teams, so the conference took a few things into account when making the schedule: During the four years, all teams will play [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a Citizens Academy to provide education and help develop positive relations with the community. The Citizen's Academy is set to start in Jan. 10, 2024. The Sheriff's Office is now taking applications for the 10-week program that will include courses on traffic enforcement, patrol [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A report from the Office of Medicaid Inspector General found nearly one-third of school employees who provide Medicaid services didn't have proof of completed background checks. On Oct. 31 the Office of Medicaid Inspector General issued a letter to Attorney General Kris Kobach detailing the findings of a School Reimbursements Interim Report. [...]
TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE)- The United Way of Kaw Valley's Christmas Bureau is only accepting families to be a part of the program for two more days! For more information on what the Christmas Bureau is, click here to explore. Jessica Lehnherr with the United Way of Kaw Valley joined the Fox 43 AM [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said its staffing issues have gotten worse in recent years. KDOT said staffing issues make for the possibility of highways not being cleared of ice and snow in a timely manner. KDOT said it's currently about 25% short of its preferred number of its needed snowplow [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A K-State Police officer was criminally decertified and charged with crimes of battery, criminal damage to property and criminal restraint after an argument with his domestic partner. Marcos Medina was employed full-time by the Kansas State University Police Department from Nov. 2, 2022, to Jan. 6, 2022, according to a Kansas Commission [...]
More comfortable fall temperatures are back on the way after a frigid start to this morning. Temperatures climb back up into the upper 40s and lower 50s today as our winds shift around to the south. They'll be breezy at times, with gusts around 25mph. We continue to warm up through the rest of the [...]
MAYETTA (KSNT) - Monday, Oct. 30, 33-year-old Alycia Noriega, of Topeka, lost her life in a car crash. Now, her fiancé is remembering her as the most caring and loving person. What started just as any other day for Amos Ingles ended in tragedy. Working through lunch, he was told a loved one was in [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- First responders joined together this Halloween to create a safe trick-or-treating experience in the Capital City. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) , along with other agencies in the community served candy and other treats those in the Halloween spirit near Evergy Plaza. The streets were lined with emergency vehicles, with some departments even [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Jennifer LeClair is a popular figure in the Topeka community, as she plays a huge part in building great futures for local children. She currently serves as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka and holds an executive position on the board of directors for Topeka Zoo [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT)- The Emporia Zoo opened its doors to the public this Halloween, for a trick-or-treating experience alongside various animals. The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia invited families to join for its annual "Boo in the Zoo". This event is free for the public each year. This year featured 29 treat stations for children in [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Newly released court documents depict what Topeka Police Department (TPD) investigators said were the final moments of four-year-old Lawrencia Perez-Belair before her death. Lawrencia Perez Belair was shot on Oct. 14 and later died in the hospital from her injuries. Police arrested Mariann Belair, 24, of Topeka that same day. Four days [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Candy is a huge part of the Halloween tradition, and one local company is working hard to make sure Topeka, and the rest of the country, have enough sweet snacks. The Mars Wrigley Plant in Topeka produces more "fun-sized" chocolate candy bars than anywhere in the country, making them the nation's Halloween [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Jayhawks and Wildcats are both being included among some of the best teams in college football in the new college football playoff rankings. The Jayhawks check in at No. 21 on the list, which was released Tuesday night. It's KU's first time ever being ranked in the CFP poll. K-State checks [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka has finalized the purchase of Hotel Topeka. A spokeswoman for the City of Topeka announced the Topeka Development Corportation now officially has retained ownership of Hotel Topeka for more than $7.6 million. The hotel is remaining open for business and all services are expected to continue like normal. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - In less than three weeks, a new camping ordinance will go into effect in Topeka. The ordinance is the City of Topeka's effort to address the city's homeless population, specifically, homeless camping. The ordinance goes into effect on Nov. 17, according to the city, but there is still uncertainty on exactly what [...]
You can probably remember back to trick-or-treating as a child and that one house that always gave out the good candy. But one home in Lawrence might have them beat.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has released a list of scams plaguing young adults nationwide. People between the ages of 18 and 24 face numerous scams in the modern day looking to take their hard-earned cash, according to a report from the BBB. The report says this age group is the hardest [...]
The Supreme Court is diving into the controversial debate over whether public officials should be allowed to block constituents on their social media accounts.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Jerome Tang met with the media Tuesday morning ahead of K-State's upcoming exhibition match against Emporia State. The Wildcats play the Hornets on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. However, Tang didn't just discuss the upcoming exhibition game. He was also rather open about senior forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who was suspended from [...]
