Новости за 06.06.2022

What We’re Tracking: A few rounds of storms this week Several periods of dry weather through the week Temperatures slightly below average Another round of showers and storms will be possible later tonight and into the early part of Tuesday. Overnight lows look to dip into the lower 60s. We slowly clear out through the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Gas prices are rising across the nation on Monday, including in Kansas' capitol city. GasBuddy, a company that monitors fuel prices in the U.S., Canada and Australia, released data on June 6 showing that the average price for gas in Topeka has risen $0.37 in the last week, reaching an average of [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The 2022 Rock Chalk Roundball Classic is full of former KU basketball stars. Brett Ballard and Wayne Simien will coach the teams. The roster includes Frank Mason, Udoka Azubuike, Tyrel Reed and more. The Rock Chalk Roundball Classic is a charity basketball game benefiting families battling pediatric cancer or other challenging illnesses. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- A man already being held at the Shawnee County Detention Center on kidnapping, rape and other charges will also now face attempted murder charges in the 1st degree. The state amended the charges against Mitchel Wade Holmes on Monday, June 6, to include attempted murder in the 1st degree and criminal threat. According [...]

KANSAS (KSNT) - An undercover operation in Kansas netted 32 individuals who have been taken into custody for crimes against children. Multiple agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Kansas City Child Exploitation Taskforce (KCCET), were involved in an undercover operation in and around Wichita from May 17 through June 2. “I’m extremely proud of [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A woman in Riley County is recovering after she was grazed in the leg. On Sunday, June 5, police were called to a home in the 900 block of Bluemont Avenue at 2:44 a.m. A 21-year-old woman told police an unknown man punched her in the face, shot her in the leg, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka kicked off a week of celebrations and events for Juneteenth with a flag raising and unity walk at the State Capitol. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly read and signed a proclamation declaring June 19th, 2022 as Juneteenth Day in the state of Kansas. Other events planned this week for Juneteenth include, June [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – iCan Bike is being held in Topeka for the twelfth consecutive year this week. Throughout this five-day program, instructors with the assistance of volunteers, will teach 30 individuals with disabilities how to ride a conventional two-wheel bike. The program provides each participant with 75 minutes of instruction each day using a series of [...]

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - The city of Wichita plans to settle a lawsuit filed over the death of a man who was shot by a police officer in 2012. The city's law department has asked the City Council to approve on Tuesday a $175,000 settlement with the mother of 24-year-old Troy Lanning. A city spokeswoman [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - About 60 of Kansas' best and brightest students came to Emporia to get a close-up look at what it takes to become a teacher. Emporia State is holding the Future Teacher's Academy this week. The academy encourages students to pursue a career in education and lets young people experience what it would [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The victim of a Monday morning crash has died, according to the Topeka Police Department. An officer on the scene told KSNT 27 News, that the vehicle operator swerved into oncoming traffic and drove through the grass in front of Stumpy's Smoked Cheese shop. LT Manuel Munoz, of the Topeka Police Department, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)-- There are hundreds of different types of mosquitos found in the United States, but only 10-12 of these carry potential diseases that are harmful to humans. One of those diseases is the West Nile virus. According to the CDC, since Jan. 11th of this year, a total of 2,695 cases of the West [...]

WICHITA COUNTY (KSNT) - A 17-year-old Holcomb teen died Sunday when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. KHP said Trevor Korbe's car began to rotate in a clockwise direction on all four tires, then spin in a counterclockwise direction as the driver attempted to correct the [...]

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - A 70 year-year-old woman crossing the road in Geary County was struck and sent to the hospital in suspected serious condition. The Junction City woman was crossing Highway 77 when she was struck by a 25-year-old Junction City man who was driving northbound in the outside lane. The driver hit her [...]

We'll end up with some sunshine today, but the clouds could be rather stubborn. Winds will be light today as our temperatures climb to near average highs in the low 80s. Another round of showers and storms will be possible later tonight and into the early part of Tuesday. Overnight lows look to dip into [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)--- Another summer camp from Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is opening up in Gage Park. Civitan Day Camp is one of seven camps put on by the county. Mike McLaughlin is the Shawnee County Communications and Public Information Supervisor for the summer camps. He says that each camp takes advantage of the location [...]

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) - A local Kansas farming community is bringing their worries to local county commissioners after a Kansas Department of Health and Environment investigation confirmed their concerns were real. "We've had challenges or concerns all along with the water quality issues being allowed to go downstream on Cole Creek or Indian Creek," Rodney [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The 82nd annual Jayhawk Tennis Tournament at Kossover Tennis Center in Topeka wrapped up on Sunday, handing out $1,000 cash prizes to the winners. The men's final started the day between 15-year-old Olathe-native Cooper Woestendick and University of Nebraska player Rudit Dixit. Dixit put up a good fight, but Woestendick's 125 mile [...]

What We’re Tracking: Thunderstorm chances tonight Several periods of dry weather through the week Temperatures slightly below average Overnight temperatures will fall back into the middle 60s with a chance for scattered storms tonight, as well. The best chance for storms looks to be over the western and southwestern half of the viewing areas as [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- Students interested in developing their musical skills have the opportunity to do so for free this summer. Topeka Public Schools is offering a free summer program for 5th to 8th-grade students interested in band, orchestra or choir. They can get free instruction for their skills. The program happens Monday through Friday for two [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- Topeka Public School students can attend free courses this summer. The Topeka Public Schools' PreK-8th grade extended school year program focuses on academic achievement and enrichment. Each program, based on the student's grade, is designed for high-impact learning in a fun environment. There are in-person and virtual options available. The camps will have: [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- Local fishers got to test the waters with free fishing days this weekend. In Kansas, anyone aged 16 to 74 is required to have a license to fish. This weekend's "try it before you buy it" experience allows people to fish without a license. Financial restraints can be an issue with getting your [...]