Новости за 01.07.2022

What We’re Tracking: Scattered showers this evening Widespread rain likely after midnight Quite hot for next week A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for all counties in the viewing area from 1:00 AM Saturday through 1:00 PM Saturday afternoon. Temperatures will stay on the more mild side this evening with mostly cloudy skies in the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Vehicles have reportedly caught on fire following a vehicle crash in South Topeka. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, more than one vehicle has caught on fire following a car crash at the intersection of Southwest Topeka Boulevard and Southwest University Boulevard at 2:20 p.m. on July 1. Motorists were being [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - An appeal hearing Friday morning for former Wamego Police Chief Michael Baker went nowhere. Baker brought a witness to speak on his behalf, but the witness was only allowed to answer questions that were asked by the Wamego City Manager Stacie Eichem. The meeting, which lasted only 10 minutes, was then ended. [...]

NASA said a rocket of unknown national origin that crashed into the moon earlier this year produced a double crater on the surface, an unexpected feat. The agency’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which collects data on the moon, spotted two craters after the "mystery rocket body" collided with the moon on March 4, NASA said recently. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The new $34 million Washburn University School of Law building, located on 21st and Washburn Ave., is set to be finished by mid-January. The groundbreaking for the project was in early June 2021 and construction began shortly thereafter. Currently, the contractor is working on exterior stonework, installing the roof drainage system, installing [...]

TOPEKA (KTMJ) - As we're heading into the 4th of July weekend, officials are offering some advice to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday weekend. Michael McNulty and Fred the Preparedness Dog with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment stopped by FOX 43 AM Live Friday to tell us more.

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A 14-year-old Belgian Malinois that served Shawnee County as a patrol and explosive detection K9 for years has died. Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill announced the death of retired K9 Diablo. Diablo served the county from 2010 to 2016. According to Sheriff Hill, Diablo played a part in several high-profile cases [...]

LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has identified a Reading man killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night. Douglas Cunningham, 42, was traveling east on Road 170 around 7 p.m. when, for unknown reasons, his vehicle left the road, struck a concrete culvert and came to rest on the north side of [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - As we head into the 4th of July weekend, outdoor activities will likely be on the agenda. But if you're wanting to take a break inside, there are some ways you and your family can stay active. Laura Burton with the Kansas Children's Discovery Center stopped by 27 News Friday morning to [...]

CLOUD COUNTY (KSNT) - A 66-year-old woman hauling grain was killed in Cloud County Thursday when her vehicle flipped. Vickie L. Fenner, of Conway, Arkansas, was pulling a 2023 Neville grain trailer on Highway 28, 4.6 miles west of Jamestown, when her vehicle flipped on a 90-degree southbound curve. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, [...]

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY (KSNT)- A Texas man fleeing from authorities on a motorcycle was seriously injured when he crossed paths with a truck Thursday. A 37-year-old Arkansas man riding a 2019 Kawasaki ZR900 was running from the Kansas Highway Patrol in Chautauqua County on Highway 166, 5 miles west of Sedan. Deputies said a 2022 Ram [...]

Chances for showers and storms start to increase tonight and into the start of the weekend as a cold front lingers around the area. Not the best news for the holiday weekend, but the best chance for rain looks to be late Friday and into Saturday morning. Heavy rain, lightning, and thunder are all possible, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Team United Stars is breaking its own personal record. After sending 24 kids to the AAU Junior Olympics in 2021, the team has 33 kids going this year. "It's cool watching all the kids," TUS athlete Camryn Brown said. "Me and Anesiuila [Gardner] have experienced the Junior Olympics. Others have too. It's [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Several "blessing boxes" in the Manhattan area are looking a little emptier than usual. So what is a blessing box and why are they so important? Some people don't qualify for income-based aide, but still suffer from food insecurities. That's where the blessing boxes come into play. They help bridge that gap [...]

MARSHALL COUNTY (KSNT) - Residents in Marshall County who are part of the USD 498 school district will soon be faced with a special election later this year. Valley Heights Schools made an announcement on June 30 that a special vote has been set for Aug. 30, 2022. This vote concerns improvements to the school [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Royals partnered with Community Blood Center to add an incentive to blood donors. The Kansas City Royals are offering a t-shirt or two game vouchers to those who donate blood. "It's great to partner with the Royals," Cynthia Kerns, Topeka Community Blood Center site manager, said. "It's awesome that they do [...]

LEONARDVILLE (KSNT) -- A U.S. army veteran is driving eight thousand miles from Leonardville all the way to the Arctic Circle, and he's doing it all on a motorcycle. James Greer, a combat veteran from Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, is traveling to the Arctic and back in just 22 days. He will average over 300 [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department released a set of statistics related to a stretch of road that has seen over 100 crashes over the past five years, with some being fatal. According to a Facebook post made by the RCPD, Tuttle Creek Boulevard between Marlatt Avenue and Seth Child Road has been [...]

TOPEKA, (KSNT)--- An elected Kansas county official, who received tens of thousands of dollars in federal relief money during the pandemic, was asked if she'd pay the money back at a county meeting on Thursday. Sherman County Commissioner Rod Blake led a session of questioning at a Board meeting. Blake asked County Clerk Ashley Mannis, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - "Switch in Time" is this week's live music for Evergy Plaza's Eats & Beats. The Eats & Beats concert series is held every Thursday evening at Evergy Plaza from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through September. Switch in Time is a classic rock band with the full sound of a horn section, [...]

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - The boy scout motto "Be Prepared" rang true for the Appleton scouts of troops 12 and 73 who were in the Amtrak Train Derailment in Mendon, Missouri. The boys used what they learned and sprang into action to help injured passengers in their time of distress. They never hesitated to put [...]

KANSAS (KSNT) - Independence Day is almost upon us, but the Kansas State Fire Marshal has a few reminders for you before the fuses are lit. 27 News spoke with Jill Bronaugh, the Public Information Manager with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, about safety tips and rules that people should follow leading up [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Dozens of new laws were recently approved during the 2022 Kansas Legislative session and several are set to become active by July. A total of 100 laws were signed by Governor Laura Kelly this year with 75 set to become effective as of July 1, 2022. Some of those laws that will [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - After nearly a month of waiting, Lake Shawnee's Adventure Cove has partially reopened with limited activities. Adventure Cove closed earlier in June when harmful blue-green algae was discovered in the water. On the same day, a sewage leak into the lake also contributed to the closure. As of July 1, Adventure Cove [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is touting endorsements from over 60 small businesses from across the state as the campaigning for the Kansas general election in November of 2022 heats up. Kelly is calling the group of over 60 small business owners nonpartisan and citing the endorsements as evidence of her leadership building [...]