Новости за 10.05.2022

What We’re Tracking: Muggy air sticks around for a while A few storms possible late week Cooler by the weekend Overnight lows will be very mild again tonight as we only drop back into the lower to middle 70s. To put this warmth into perspective, our average high temperature for this time of the year [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Stormont Vail Events Center is about to go back to the age of dinosaurs with Jurassic Quest. From June 24 to 26, photorealistic dinosaurs will stomp through Topeka during this indoor family-friendly event. It will have life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur-themed rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a "Triceratots" soft [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo has announced that it will be holding an official gender and name reveal for a newborn orangutan on Thursday. The zoo announced on Saturday, May 7, that a female orangutan named Rudy had given birth. The gender of the baby has been under wraps as the zoo allowed the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A former Shawnee Heights boys basketball coach who led the team to back-to-back state championships passed away on Saturday night at the age of 86. Bob D. Bodenheimer's obituary from the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka says that he passed away on May 7 at the Midland Hospice House. He was born [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - GO Topeka has announced the finalists for the 41st annual Small Business Awards, Tuesday at the Townsite Towers Ballroom in downtown Topeka. "90% of the firms in Topeka are small businesses. Half of all the jobs in Topeka and Shawnee County are from small businesses, about 41,000 jobs. These small businesses generate [...]

(WEHT) - During a press conference discussing the capture of Alabama fugitive Casey White and the death of former corrections officer Vicky White, Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding said police avoided a shootout due to actions of law enforcement.

Escaped inmate Casey White is in custody after an 11-day statewide manhunt that ended with a car chase, crash and the death of a female corrections officer who authorities say broke him out of jail. But what's next for Casey White?

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka man is in custody after an injury accident that left a woman in critical condition. On Sunday, May 1, around 10:30 p.m., Topeka police officers tried to stop a motorcycle in the 3500 block of SW 29th Terrace, according to a release. The motorcycle took off at a high rate [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay has filed criminal charges against a woman accused of murdering a 74-year-old man in Topeka, according to a release. Vicki Shelton, 61, was arrested on first degree murder charges in the suspicious death of Harvey Baker. On May 5, police responded to the 1900 block of [...]

TOPEKA (KTMJ) - In less than two weeks, people will hit the links to support the local organization TARC. Organizers are preparing for the 31st Annual TARC Benefit Golf Tournament. This will be on Friday, May 20 at the Lake Shawnee Golf Course. The tournament kicks off at 11 a.m. with registration and lunch, followed [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Emmy-nominated comedian and SNL alum Tracy Morgan is coming to northeast Kansas, according to a release Tuesday. Morgan, known for his roles on "SNL", "30 Rock" and most recently, "The Last OG", is coming to Prairie Band Casino & Resort with his No Disrespect Comedy Tour Thursday, July 7, 2022. Morgan [...]

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Junction City Police Department says there is one common denominator among dozens of car break-ins throughout the city. On Monday, the Junction City Police Department used social media to warn residents that law enforcement has seen an increase in the number of vehicle burglaries since the start of the year. [...]

Highs on Tuesday will once again climb into the lower to middle 90s for much of the area. Factoring in the humidity, heat indices will climb into the upper 90s to near 100°, as well. South wind will remain breezy at 10-20mph both Tuesday and Wednesday with some stronger gusts possible at times. Highs will [...]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT)- Manhattan High School grad Trevor Hudgins is hoping his childhood dreams will soon become a reality. Hudgins could have his name called in the 2022 NBA Draft. There's plenty to talk about when it comes to his accomplishments on the basketball court. The 6-foot point guard won three national titles at Northwest [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka JUMP is holding a community event meant to raise awareness about people suffering from mental illness. The non-profit's name stands for justice, unity and ministry project. It met with 31 other faith groups at Washburn University's Lee Arena on Monday, along with Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla and a representative of Valeo [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT)---Abortion rights groups in Kansas are ramping up efforts to increase voter turnout, as a critical vote on the "Value Them Both" amendment nears. While abortion rights could potentially be overturned at the federal level, Kansas still recognizes the right to an abortion. However, a vote to pass the "Value Them Both" amendment would [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Ichabods' season isn't over yet. Washburn softball learned it received a spot as the 5-seed in the NCAA central region tournament on Monday. The 'Bods will face Minnesota State on May 12, and advance through the subregional until May 14. The winners of the two sub regions will meet for a [...]

TOPEKA (KNST) - The capital city is set to welcome a new restaurant known for wings, burgers and seafood this month. Jefferson's will be opening its doors later this month as they complete a soft-opening. Andrew Collmeyer, the Director of Operations for Jefferson's, spoke with 27 News about the expected opening for the restaurant in [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT)--- Legalizing medical marijuana in Kansas seems to have stalled once again this year. Senate Bill 12, a joint plan from the House and Senate to legalize medical marijuana in the state, is still in committee. According to Mike Pirner, a spokesman for Senate Leadership, it's not likely that it will gain traction when [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansans will see three statewide ballot measures later this year in August, one of which will be titled the "No Right to Abortion in Constitution Amendment". What will this amendment really do if it is enacted and how will it impact abortion rights in the state of Kansas? With the recent leak [...]

What We’re Tracking: Muggy, warm night Hot 'summer-like' temperatures Cooler by the weekend Overnight lows will be very mild during the first half of the week in the lower to middle 70s. To put this warmth into perspective, our average high temperature for this time of the year is 74°. So, with such a warm [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - With temperatures close to breaking record highs for this time of year in Northeast Kansas, many are anxiously awaiting the opening of public swimming pools. For Shawnee County residents, the wait will be a long one, especially with the current hot and blustery weather as public swimming pools will not open until [...]