JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Four people involved in a $1 million fraudulent customer refund scheme in Kansas have been found guilty Thursday. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in a press release that several people involved in a $1 million kickback scheme have been found guilty for wire fraud crimes. Four individuals involved in the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka community members are invited to stop by Washburn University (WU) to help celebrate its nursing school's 50th anniversary next month. WU announced on April 11 in a press release that its nursing program is celebrating 50 years of service in May. The celebration, which is open for all to attend, consists [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas' governor is giving her approval on a workers compensation bill this week. Governor Laura Kelly is signing Senate Bill 430 Thursday, April 11, according to an announcement from the Office of the Governor. The bill updates the state's workers compensation system. “This legislation is a win for our workforce, our businesses, [...]
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Junction City YMCA is calling on community supporters to help pay for some urgent repairs. On Thursday, the Junction City Family YMCA announced it is raising funds for necessary repairs and updates. Executive Director Amber J. Stanley says the YMCA needs to make repairs to its basketball floor. The current [...]
What We’re Tracking Tonight, the sky remains clear with temperatures dropping down into the upper 30s and lower 40s. Winds drastically calm down from what we saw from this afternoon. We'll see a northwest breeze around 5 mph. Rain chances stay rather limited through the work week and weekend. Temperatures stay mild in the upper [...]
The discovery of human remains in Independence was the continuation of an established pattern: A person goes into the woods looking for mushrooms, instead discovering human remains.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police in Topeka have arrested a man in connection to a report of a burglary at a local school. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) was called around 3:30 a.m. on April 10 to Sheldon Headstart at 1155 SW Seabrook Avenue. Police arriving at the scene found a 31-year-old Topeka man who allegedly [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka will hold a special meeting to interview and discuss the two final candidates for Topeka's city manager position. The special meeting will be held on Friday, April 12. The final candidates were Jeffrey Dingman, Alan Howze, William Jones, Robert Perez, Abbe Yacoben. The city didn't specify which of [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Members of the Emporia community are making one last push to save a neighborhood park. Advocates are petitioning to save the local Quaker Park. Last month, 27 News found the city is looking to sell the property for new housing development. Groups for the park must produce 462 valid signatures by 5 [...]
Aerosmith has announced their return to the road after the band's farewell tour was delayed due to singer Steven Tyler fracturing his larynx.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Jennifer LeClair with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka joins the 27 News Morning crew to preview the third annual kickball tournament "Kick it with the Club". For more details, watch the full interview above. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by [...]
New monthly inflation numbers show consumer costs running hotter than expected. Gas, rent and car insurance largely drove overall inflation higher.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas' governor is asking President Joe Biden for help in recovering after severe winter weather earlier this year. The Adjutant General's Department announced in a press release that Governor Laura Kelly is requesting a major federal disaster declaration for the state of Kansas. This is due to the damage caused in several [...]
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Motorists can expect traffic disruptions while crews work on a resurfacing project in Junction City. Starting April 15, work will begin on the first of two phases for a resurfacing project for K-57 and US-77. The first phase will see Shilling Construction Co. of Manhattan patch concrete on the 4-lane section [...]
UPDATE: A spokeswoman for the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office identified the person who died in the crash as 24-year-old Ashleigh Boyd, of Topeka. An infant passenger with Boyd and the driver of the other car were taken to a hospital with serious injuries. According to a letter from Topeka Public Schools sent out to parents [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is working the scene of a multiple-vehicle crash southwest of Topeka. At 7:42 a.m., deputies responded to the scene in the 7800 block of SW 53rd Street. 53rd Street is currently shut down between Southwest Auburn Road and Southwest Indian Hills Road, according to the Shawnee County [...]
Two men are sentenced for a 2021 shooting in Lawrence that left a 21-year-old Wichita man dead.
Sunshine returns today, but it'll be pretty windy. We could see wind gusts as high as 40 mph out of the north and west, and despite the sun, that will keep us in the lower to middle 60s for our afternoon highs. Rain chances stay rather limited through the work week and weekend. Temperatures stay [...]
STRONG CITY (KSNT) - A 29-year-old woman from Wichita was seriously injured after a crash west of Strong City on Wednesday. At 12:07 p.m., a 20-year-old man from Wichita was fleeing from police in a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500. The 20-year-old was traveling eastbound on I50 and exited onto the westbound entrance ramp going the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Several road closures are coming to downtown Topeka next week to work on a project related to the Polk-Quincy Viaduct. Monday, April 15, First Avenue and Second Street will close between Van Buren and Jackson Streets, according to the City of Topeka spokeswoman. The closure on First Avenue is planned for three [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - An auto museum celebrated its anniversary Wednesday with a big unveiling. Hundreds showed out to the Midwest Dream Car Collection in Manhattan to celebrate its fifth year of business. The catered event also featured the "Thundering Cats Big Band." From old to new, the museum has over 65 cars in its collection. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Serving for eight years all over the globe in the Air Force, Jack Valliere would hone a vital skill that turned into a lifelong passion. “I like my shop," Valliere said. "I like just me and the cat down there. I have the ability to build this stuff. Half of my house [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - One Jayhawk men's basketball player will be playing representing his country on the world stage. Kansas breakout freshman Johnny Furphy will suit up for Team Australia in the 2024 Olympics, Basketball Australia announced Wednesday. The 19-year-old wing joins a group of 22 players that will be narrowed down to a 12-man roster [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Construction on Topeka's newest multi-million dollar park began Wednesday. 21st and Urish is already home to an aquatic center and a golf course, but this addition will cater to fans of the country's fastest-growing sport. Pickleball is the newest sports craze, and is quickly gaining popularity across the country. "[The park creates] [...]
