Новости за 21.04.2022

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department worked to extinguish a house fire in Topeka on Thursday. According to Public Education Officer Alan Stahl with the TFD, firefighters responded to a call of a house fire at 5205 SW 32nd St. Upon arrival, they found the house fully involved in fire and had to, initially, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Damage done to a car in the North Topeka Arts District on Wednesday due to scheduled demolition will be paid for by the contractor according to the Interim Topeka City Manager Bill Cochran. During the demolition process for a building in NOTO located at 911 N. Kansas Ave., falling debris landed on [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The state of Kansas has received its annual tobacco settlement payment according to the Office of Attorney General Derek Schmidt. This year's payment totaled $61,332,864.66 and is meant to reimburse the state for funds previously appropriated by the Legislature to pay the currently year's cost of programs financed from tobacco settlement proceeds. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Several burglaries in Topeka including the areas between SW Oakley to McAlister from Huntoon to about 25th have the Topeka Police Department urging caution and asking residents to report any suspicious activity. In a statement to the KSNT 27 News from Lieutenant Manuel Munoz, police are asking homeowners to lock their doors [...]

What We’re Tracking: Thunderstorms possible this evening Warming trend through Friday Windy by late week Showers and thunderstorms will continue to be possible for the late afternoon and evening as a warm front lifts north through our neck of the woods. Some of the thunderstorms could be on the strong to severe side with hail [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The United Way of Greater Topeka held a Volunteer Fair Thursday at the Fairlawn Plaza Mall. The fair was held for those individuals that are interested in volunteering for a local non-profit agency in Topeka and this is a great way to see what is available for you. "We are so excited [...]

TOPEKA (KTMJ) - This weekend, the Topeka Zoo is holding an event for Earth Day. Party for the Planet will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. It's happening in conjunction with zoos and aquariums all over the world. At the Topeka Zoo, there will be over 30 booths and activities for people to [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka man charged with aggravated battery and selling drugs will serve 49 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections, according to Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay. In June of 2021 Irving Arambula-Valenzuela, 30, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and use of [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The YWCA Northeast Kansas Center for Safety and Empowerment will host their 19th annual Concealed Revealed Art Auction on Saturday, April 23, virtually from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the historic Jayhawk Theatre. The virtual event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Silent auction items are [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Guardian Recreational Cannabis Dispensary remains closed 24 hours after it was raided Wednesday. There is no signage or explanation about what happened and several people who were lined up outside the Topeka store had no idea the store had been raided, according to a 27 News reporter on scene. On Wednesday [...]

A crash on Interstate 70 in Callaway County, Missouri led to a pot bust after a vehicle spilled 500 pounds of marijuana Wednesday afternoon.

According the NFL Network, the Chiefs are not likely to trade for a top wide receiver are focusing their efforts on the NFL Draft.

REPUBLIC COUNTY (KSNT) - Multiple train cars have derailed and are upright blocking Highway 36 in Republic County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. Kansas Highway trooper Ben Gardner tweeted news about an injury crash just west of Courtland involving a commercial motor vehicle and a train at 9:02 a.m. Drivers can use Kandrive.org to [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - An intentionally set fire overnight in Topeka did $3,000 damage to a home at 333 SW Harrison. Firefighters arrived just after 3 a.m. to find smoke and flames coming from the two-story wood-framed home, according to Interim Fire Marshal Dylan Smith with the Topeka Fire Department. Firefighters did a search, according to [...]

Dense fog is expected to linger through about 9am, or so, across the eastern half of the area. Use extreme caution while driving, as visibilities are less than 1/4 in many spots. Once the sun comes up, and our winds pick up, that will burn off. Clouds will be on the increase, again, and so [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The recent actions of the Topeka Police Department conducting a search warrant at a cannabis dispensary in Topeka have some marijuana advocates worried more police crackdowns may be on the way. KSNT 27 News spoke with Kelly Rippel, the co-founder of Kansans for Hemp and the founding president of Planted Association of [...]

The Miami County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a vehicle crashed into a home late Thursday afternoon, leaving one person dead.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Brett Kell is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He grew up in Leavenworth, Kansas surrounded by the military. Kell initially didn't think enlisting was for him. "Saw their lifestyle and I didn't think it was right for me," Kell said. Ultimately he decided the Navy was a good career path and [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - U.S. Congressman Jake LaTurner stopped by 27 News Wednesday morning. Inflation in the United States has jumped 8.5% in the past year, the highest since 1981. LaTurner detailed what Congress is doing to bring down prices for Kansans. LaTurner is a member of the Homeland Security Committee, which has been working on [...]

Editor's Note: This article contains quotes from tweets containing vulgarities, obscenities and language that some may find offensive. JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - A middle school teacher in Junction City is apologizing for several racist posts she made on Twitter containing slurs and expletives targeting African-Americans and Mexicans. Annemarie Charland is a 6th grade math teacher [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Hayden High School girls swim team held their spring swimming and diving invitational Wednesday in the CapFed Natatorium at Hummer Sports Park. Schools that competed in the swim meet include: Hayden High School Manhattan High Maur Hill- Mount Academy (Atchison) OZPAL(Osawatomie/Paola/Louisburg)

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Downed power lines will cause a road closure Wednesday night on Highway 24 near Manhattan according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The work to remove the fallen power lines will impact both the eastbound and westbound lanes on Highway 24 between Lake Elbo Rd. and Hopkins Creek Rd. according to kandrive.org. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is looking for information related to an aggravated home burglary that happened early Wednesday morning. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, the burglary occurred on the 3800 block of SW Nottingham Rd. A black 2019 Nissan Rogue was stolen during the burglary and was later spotted [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A tornado shelter, with installation included, is being given away as part of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway to one lucky winner who reserves a ticket by midnight on April 20. The shelter, valued at $10,000, will be installed by South Wind Shelters and Safe Rooms. Other prizes in the giveaway [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - One man has been taken into custody after an investigation into the online solicitation of a child in Osage County. The Osage County Sheriff's Office said on April 19 the Osage County Sheriff's Criminal Investigation Unit arrested a man who had made plans to meet with someone he believed to be a [...]