LAWRENCE (KSNT) - After a breakout season in his first year in a crimson and blue uniform, Kansas defensive lineman Austin Booker has been rewarded. Booker was named the Big 12 conference Defensive Newcomer of the Year, as voted upon by coaches. Coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. The redshirt sophomore [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - For the second season in a row, K-State guard Cooper Beebe has been awarded the Big 12 conference's top lineman honor. Beebe was named the Offensive Lineman of the Year, as voted on by the coaches of the Big 12 teams. Coaches are not permitted to vote for their own players. The [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - After a frenzy of public backlash, Governor Laura Kelly rolled back on the production of license plates revealed to the public Nov. 22. “I promised to be a bipartisan governor, and I think we can all admit – I succeeded at bringing Kansans across the political aisle together in disliking this new [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Three batches of protein bars are being voluntarily recalled across the U.S. because they could contain parts of disposable hairnet, shrink wrap and parchment paper. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published the recall on Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars on Nov. 29. The FDA said the foreign [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Topeka rang in the holidays with the sights and sounds of their annual Noon Noels on Wednesday. "We were invited to start the Noon Noels," Dorothy Iliff, Cornerstone Family Schools Choir Director said. "This is the first one for this season. We will be singing with [...]
TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE) - When Topekans think of the holidays, most of them think about Winter Wonderland. Development Director for TARC Mandi Wells told FOX 43 AM Live that they have other events happening this season that people can participate in as well. Happening throughout the month of December, the restaurant The Weather [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly announced that $28.5 million in grants have been awarded to 12 entities through a high-speed internet infrastructure program. The Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program was announced on May 3 and is being developed to reduce internet costs and improve performance, according to a press release from the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Make sure to watch for crews this morning while maintenance is done on the turnpike. At 9 a.m., crews will start work in the eastbound lane of I-70 for barrier wall maintenance. The left lane will be closed to motorists about two miles east of Topeka. For this reason, the Kansas Turnpike [...]
Mostly sunny weather is expected today before our next system arrives. Highs for this afternoon should make it up close to 50°, which is almost exactly where we should be for this time of the year. Some communities in the western half of the area, may make it into the mid 50s today with a [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A 23-year-old woman was taken to an area hospital after a three-vehicle crash south of Topeka. At 2:04 p.m., a 25-year-old man from Topeka was driving a 2016 Ford Explorer through an intersection at Southeast 53rd and Southeast Berryton Road, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) crash log. A 48-year-old woman [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire in central Topeka on Wednesday. TFD got the call just before 4 a.m. in the 700 block of Southwest 16th St., according to Shawnee County Dispatch. There are no injuries reported at this time. Stay tuned to 27 News as more [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Amber Stroud Mertel was outgoing, popular, and caring, but sadly she passed away in November, 2022 at the age of 42 after a short battle with skin cancer. Stroud Mertel had just celebrated 18 years with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but she is probably best remembered for helping others through volunteer [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Two organizations joined together Tuesday to spread awareness to parents and teens about fentanyl poisoning. Prevention and Resiliency Services (PARS) hosted a presentation with Libby Davis from the organization "Keepin' Clean for Coop". Davis began fentanyl education after she lost her 16-year-old son Cooper to fentanyl poisoning. Keepin' Clean for Coop's purpose in [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The former coach of Topeka West's girls basketball program tells 27 News he was fired for breaking the rules. Brent Hackett said he lost his coaching job after practicing with students in the off season. Hackett told 27 News he was hired on as the head coach in mid-July, and started to [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State men's basketball snagged its fifth win of the year in a close, overtime contest. The Wildcats hosted Oral Roberts, beating the Golden Eagles 88-78 in overtime. K-State's offense wasted no time getting things started, jumping to an 11-point lead with less than 10 minutes left in the first half. However, [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Kansas men's basketball survived a close call with a non-conference opponent to pick up its sixth win of the season. The Jayhawks hosted Eastern Illinois, ultimately beating the Panthers 71-63. Kansas wasted no time getting out in front, leading by as many as 16 points in the first half. The Jayhawks took [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - For those familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, don't forget about Travel Tuesday. Today is the last day to cash in on some of these limited-time deals. 'Travel Tuesday,' which falls on Nov. 28, following Cyber Monday, is a popular day to find some of the best travel deals of the [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - It's been a busy week for Kansas State football in terms of the transfer portal. On Tuesday, sophomore cornerback Will Lee III announced his decision to move on from the program via social media, according to JGPCFB on X. Lee is now the sixth Wildcat to enter the transfer portal since the [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Members of Emporia State women's soccer are facing sanctions that will impact postseason play. The restrictions come on the heels of violating school policies and the ESU Athletics student-athlete code of conduct, the university announced Tuesday. Sanctions include limited playing time for select players in the remainder of the NCAA postseason tournament. [...]
KANSAS (KSNT) - With the holiday season in full swing, here is a list of several holiday events that are open to the public. Below is a list of holiday events in city's across northeast Kansas. TOPEKA Winter Wonderland is a drive-thru light display taking you through two miles of the Lake Shawnee Campgrounds. People [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's Interim City Manager, Richard Nienstedt, will be extending his time in the Capital City following a recent announcement. City of Topeka spokeswoman Gretchen Spiker said in a press release that City Council is expected to sign off on a contract which would extend Nienstedt's time as the interim city manager. This [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - Hard work is paying off for a former Wildcat football player. On Tuesday, the Chiefs signed cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe, a K-State product, to their active roster. Boye-Doe has been on KC's practice squad throughout the 2023 season. He spent five seasons with Kansas State, playing for both Bill Snyder and [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State football's left guard is earning national recognition for his performance this season. Cooper Beebe, a senior offensive lineman, has been named one of three finalists for the 2023 Outland Trophy, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America. The Outland Trophy is presented to the most outstanding interior lineman [...]
U.S. presidents and other leaders gathered to pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter in Atlanta on Tuesday.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State volleyball did not receive an NCAA tournament bid, but the 'Cats are still collecting some end-of-year recognition. On Tuesday, four K-State volleyball players were listed on the Big 12's all-conference awards. Bechard, Turner headline Big 12 awards for KU volleyball Senior Aliyah Carter was named to the All-Big 12 First Team. [...]
