Новости за 23.05.2022

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The fight to legalize marijuana in Kansas has fallen flat once again as the legislature wraps up its 2022 session with no major decisions made on marijuana legislation. May 23 marks the final day that the Kansas legislature comes together for the 2022 session. No sign of any major announcements regarding the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is working on a pedestrian vs. car incident in West Topeka on Monday. According to Shawnee County Emergency Dispatch, a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in the area of 21st Street and Westport Drive around 1:56 p.m. The TPD's Watch Commander reported that the pedestrian who [...]

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' mother, Randi, is making a name for herself with designer tote bags that meet stadium requirements.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr. will retire after six-years. Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman served with his father in the Kansas Senate. The elder Ryckman also served in the House from 2011 through 2016, when he decided not to seek reelection. He and his son served together in the House for [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Like all good things, T-Rell Day 2022 has come to an end. Those from all over the capital city were invited to gather and welcome summer in style. The Topeka-based rapper held a community event down at Lake Shawnee to celebrate - giving away barbecue, shoes, and water guns. Even though the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The 33rd annual Run For The Wall motorcycle ride came through Topeka Monday morning on their way to Washington D.C. for a Memorial Day tribute to military veterans. There were approximately 400 motorcycles and supporting vehicles on this year's ride. The Run For The Wall ride started in 1989. On Friday, May [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas House of Representatives voted 84-37 to override the governor's veto on HB 2252 Election Law bill Monday. Following the House's lead the Senate overrode the Governor's veto by a vote of 27-10. House Bill 2252 will prohibit the state from entering into virtually any agreement with state or federal officials [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Another Topeka business is making the hard decision to shut down, and the owners are clear, they believe the pandemic is creating difficult times for small businesses. Late last week, G's Cheesecakes and More, located at 821 SW 21st Street, announced it would be closing temporarily. "After almost three years into the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - After witnessing medical staff fight Covid over the past two years, four former hospital door screeners are taking a big step towards furthering their own healthcare careers. The Stormont Vail Health Foundation gave them all scholarships to pursue certification in nursing assistance. With the 6 week Washburn Tech CNA program now completed, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Senate did not move on an anti-mask bill allowing the Democratic Governor's veto to be the last word. Today was the final day of the Kansas session. The Kansas Senate Bill 34 would limit the authority of government officials to order masks to be worn to deter the spread of [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Highway Patrol is among several agencies promoting seatbelt safety with the Click It or Ticket campaign. Superintendent Herman Jones stopped by 27 News Monday morning to give us the details. For about two weeks, drivers can expect an increased police presence on roadways, focusing on the enforcement of seat belts [...]

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - An officer-involved shooting Saturday in Junction City is being investigated by The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). On Saturday, May 21, a woman called the Junction City Police Department to report a man waving a gun, threatening her and another woman in the 700 block of West 11th Street in Junction [...]

Three doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children younger than 5, the company announced Monday. Pfizer plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week in a step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots.

Clouds will be on the increase today ahead of our next system. Temperatures should be fairly pleasant, though, in the mid to upper 60s, this afternoon. There will be several chances for showers and a few storms as we start of this week with rain beginning later this afternoon and lingering through early Wednesday. Late [...]

To date, WHO has recorded more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including Britain, Spain, Israel, France, Switzerland, the U.S. and Australia.

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT)- A number of area teams will compete in the state tournament in a variety of spring sports this week. State soccer, baseball, softball and track and field all conclude their spring seasons on Saturday, May 28. Soccer quarterfinals will be played on Tuesday. Baseball and softball will play quarterfinals Thursday. All three [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT)- Kansas head baseball coach Ritch Price is retiring after 20 seasons at KU. Price is the winningest coach in KU baseball history. He led the Jayhawks to 581 wins, one Big 12 Tournament Championship and three NCAA tournament appearances. "Ritch Price poured his heart and soul into the Kansas baseball program for two [...]

What We’re Tracking: Mostly clear night Rain picks up later Monday Showers linger through at least Wednesday Mostly clear sky for tonight as temperatures fall into the upper 40s ahead of the next storm system. The cool weather will linger as cloud cover rolls in through the course of Monday morning. For the week ahead, [...]