Новости за 05.05.2022

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (KSNT) - A Georgia man accused of using an online game to traffick and rape a Topeka 13-year-old is facing additional charges, including one filed almost 15 years ago. Clayton County police arrested Howard L. Graham, 33, at the beginning of March. The department said in a press conference that Graham drove [...]

What We’re Tracking: Showers finally wrap up tonight Warming trend through next week Isolated storm chances next week After a couple more rounds of showers through the night, the rain comes to an end early Friday morning. With the showers and cloud cover, overnight temperatures will fall back into the lower to middle 50s. A [...]

A 47-year-old Lawrence, Kansas man was found guilty Thursday for multiple sexual assault incidents involving children.

JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - A boil water advisory has been issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for the Jefferson Rural Water District No. 10 public water supply system. Customers in the affected area are encouraged to take precautions such as: If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas gas prices are higher than normal but still below the national average of $4.247, according to AAA Gas Prices. AAA is reporting the average price in Kansas for a gallon of gas is edging close to $4.00 a gallon. As of May 5, the average price is $3.861. In Shawnee County, [...]

TOPKEA (KSNT) - Topeka police officers are clearing the scene of a three car crash early Thursday afternoon, according to Shawnee County Dispatch. The original call came in at 11:37 a.m. Thursday near the intersection of Southwest 21th street and Fairlawn Avenue, according to dispatchers. Tow trucks could be seen loading a vehicle involved in [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The month of May has brought an abnormal amount of rain in its first week, but the rest of the month may not look the same, according to KSNT 27 News' StormTrack Weather Team. As of Thursday, May has brought 1.27 inches of rain to the capital city, surpassing the 1.10 inches [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A lightning strike on a Topeka home that started a fire caused almost $1 million in damage, according to the Topeka Fire Department. Firefighters arrived around 1:35 p.m. Wednesday to find light smoke coming from the roofline of a home at 2933 SW Foxcroft Ct. As they kept looking, TFD said the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - After months of waiting, Topeka's newest cookie destination is open. The store officially opened this morning. Each week Crumbl Cookies' menu rotates offering four to five specialty flavors, however milk chocolate chip will always be on the menu, according to their website. This week cookie flavors include Pink Velvet, Mango Frozen Yogurt, [...]

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) - A former Kansas police officer accused of shooting a man to death five years ago while on duty will face a new trial next month after his first trial ended in mistrial. Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson said Wednesday that Matthew Harrington's new trial on an involuntary manslaughter charge will begin [...]

Chiefs rookies will be attending their first mini-camp in the coming days and one name on the invitee list will be familiar to fans.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A search for two suspects ended in Wabaunsee County when the K-9 unit tracked them to I-70. A Kansas Highway Patrol pursuit ended on Windy Hill Road in Wabaunsee County when two suspects took off on foot just south of the 24/7 Travel Store Wednesday evening, according to the Wabaunsee County [...]

Get ready for another cloudy, chilly, rainy day. We do look to have a bit of dry time through about midday before more showers and storms work their way back into the area. Highs will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s later this afternoon. Rain comes to an end early Friday morning, but [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka High boys' basketball head coach and athletic director Ty Baumgardner is moving back to Georgia. He will be the boys' basketball coach at Collins Hill High School, the school he coached at before coming to Topeka. "My wife still lives there," Baumgardner said. "She's got a really good job out there. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Savanaha Hewitt is a native Kansan who joined the Marine Corps when she was 18 years old. She was excited about a life-long career in the military, but a traumatic event crushed all of her dreams. She's sharing her story in hopes of encouraging other veterans facing similar traumas to get the [...]

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — A dead body that was found by Allen County deputies has prompted an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). The body of 68-year-old Richard Diehl was found in the shop outside of his home in rural La Harpe, Kansas. According to a news release, on Tuesday, May 3, [...]

LINWOOD (KSNT) - A Kansas conservationist organization is asking for help with their continued mission to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wild animals. Operation Wildlife's Executive Director Diane Johnson is looking for as much help as she can get to bring relief to the large number of wild animals her organization has received recently. She took [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT)--- A leaked Supreme Court opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade could fuel a push from some conservatives to ban abortion in Kansas, according to some political experts. A bill introduced in March aims to virtually outlaw the majority of abortions in the state from taking place. As a critical vote on the "Value [...]

Jealously over an ex-girlfriend may have fueled the crime-spree that led to Tuesday night's high speed chase and, ultimately, the shooting, involving law enforcement, at the end of a standoff.

SILVER LAKE (KSNT) - USD 372 named Logan Pegram as their new head football coach to replace former head coach CJ Hamilton on Wednesday. Pegram has been coaching football for four years. He served as both an assistant coach and head football coach for Anderson County High School and, most recently, an assistant football coach [...]

OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - A car crash in Osage County has left a man with serious injuries on Tuesday. According to the Osage County Sheriff's Office, deputies, the Osage County Fire District #4 and Emergency Medical Services were sent to a single-vehicle injury accident in the 12900 block of South Shawnee Heights Road near Overbrook. [...]

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — An airman at McConnell Air Force Base was hospitalized on Wednesday after lightning struck near them on the flight line. According to a news release, the airman's co-workers immediately alerted McConnell's Emergency Responders following the lightning strike. The airman was conscious when responders completed an initial assessment and was transported to [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Police will be on high alert on Thursday in Lawrence as they conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol. According to the Lawrence Police Department, a specialized patrol will be on the lookout for motorists showing signs of driving under the influence of alcohol and other traffic violations. Those who are stopped for violating [...]

What We’re Tracking: Chilly tonight with rain Showers and storms likely through tomorrow Windy and warm weekend Rain will continue to impact just about everyone across the viewing area through the evening and overnight hours. There may be brief breaks from the precipitation but another push of moisture looks to arrive a bit later on [...]