TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two adults from Topeka have been arrested after a lawn mower theft led to a narcotics discovery, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. Around 4 p.m. on February 27th the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center was notified of two lawn mower thefts in 300 block of SE Baldwin Road, according to [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The University of Kansas is taking the necessary steps to keep Lance Leipold in Lawrence. Leipold and KU have agreed on an amended contract which will give the Jayhawks' head football coach a significant raise, KU Athletics announced on Wednesday. The new deal is set to boost Leipold's average salary to north [...]
A Chiefs superfan accused of robbing banks across the country has pleaded guilty. Xaviar "ChiefsAholic" Babudar could face decades in prison.
The Kansas City Chiefs, are reportedly making a money-saving decision by releasing Marquez Valdes-Scantling
OSAGE CITY (KSNT) - Why is gas more expensive across the street? Today in Osage City, two gas stations positioned on opposite sides of town, roughly 2500 feet apart, had simultaneously the most expensive and close to the cheapest gas in Kansas. Today, gas at Casey's in Osage City hit $3.64 per gallon. Meanwhile at [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A man was arrested after allegedly causing around $550,000 in damage to Union Pacific Railroad rail cars. At 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Topeka police responded to reports of a suspicious person in the 1800 block of Northwest Brickyard Road. Officers found a vehicle near the railroad tracks. Police found a rail car [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Motorists should find alternative routes while maintenance crews patch potholes on US 75 in Topeka. Tomorrow, Feb. 29, the exit ramp from US 75 to westbound I-70 will be closed. The exit will be closed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. while crews work the location, according to the Kansas Department of [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are coming back to the Capital City after more than 20 years away. The Thunderbirds are a team of expert F-16 pilots who perform flying and solo routines showcasing the experience of U.S. airmen. The three-day show called Thunder Over the Heartland will see Thunderbird pilots [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Carrie Greenwood is a proud, life-long Topekan. She was born with the disability 'arthrogryposis' which is a rare, congenital joint contracture in two or more areas of the body. She says, at birth…it may have been a bit of a shock to her parents, but they were always supportive. "They knew they were [...]
We'll be much colder for today after that powerful cold front moved through yesterday. Highs try to rebound into the upper 30s and low 40s for Wednesday afternoon with mostly sunny skies. Our winds begin to relax a bit through the day and shift back towards the south by tonight signaling our quick warm-up for [...]
Federal prosecutors say the man and others killed about 3,600 birds during a yearslong “killing spree.”
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU men's basketball had its 19-game home winning streak snapped on Tuesday night. The Jayhawks fell to BYU, which was nationally ranked a few days prior to the meeting, 76-68. Kansas had not lost at home since January of 2023. KU blew a 12-point second half lead in the loss. KU had [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A bridge is being replaced in west Topeka and is closed until December. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the northbound I-470 bridge to westbound I-70 is now closed for reconstruction. Motorists are encouraged to take eastbound I-70 and Southwest Wanamaker Road or use other routes. Demolition of the existing [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A national workers union is taking a stand following reports of mass layoffs at a major railroad company in Kansas. KSNT 27 News spoke with Ty Dragoo with the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) Union about supposed mass layoffs impacting employees of BNSF in Kansas. He said the company has [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's largest employer gave some local high schoolers an up-close look at career opportunities beyond graduation. Advisors Excel hosted more than 100 local students from 10 different high schools on Tuesday. Students learned about jobs and career options after school. It also featured sessions on job skills such as interviewing. "What they [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka is getting closer to finding a new city manager. City leaders gave an update Tuesday on where the hiring process stands. Interim City Manager Richard Nienstedt said the city has received 42 applications for the position. The governing body reviewed each of those candidates during executive session at its Feb. 20 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The future of the Kansas River in Topeka is taking shape thanks to input from locals in a recent survey. Topekans were asked to give their thoughts and opinions regarding plans put forth by the Topeka Riverfront Advisory Council (RAC) in December last year. The results of the survey were posted to [...]
What We’re Tracking Behind our cold front, winds could gust out of the north around 40-45mph bringing in much colder temperatures. We could also see a brief period of rain changing to snow later this evening tapering off well before sunrise Wednesday. We'll be much colder for midweek with temperatures waking up Wednesday in the [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Jayhawk football fans can get a look at their 2024 team this spring, but it won't be at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium due to ongoing construction. KU football will hold a spring showcase on Friday, April 12 at Rock Chalk Park. The event will begin at 7 p.m. In January, KU [...]
