Новости за 21.07.2022

NTSB released a preliminary report into the deadly Amtrak crash in Mendon, Missouri. Focus of investigation shifts to railroad crossing.

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A Kansas City man is in custody following multiple car chases with police around Shawnee County. 27 News reported on Wednesday, July 20 that four people were in custody in connection to a recent car chase that traveled through Topeka. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office has now provided more details. Shawnee [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Fair begins Thursday with the arrival of livestock in Domer Arena and the open exhibits in Exhibition Hall.. The 2022 fair theme is "Footloose at the Shawnee County Fair." The fair is free to the public and open at the following times: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, with [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A federal grand jury in Topeka has returned an indictment charging a Kansas cattleman with multiple alleged financial crimes. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas, Blaine Schurle, 26, of Barnes, KS was indicted on one count of criminal conversion, one count of forgery of United States obligations [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - As temperatures rise to triple digits, now is the time to make sure your air conditioning unit is clean so it works efficiently. As the heat reaches its peak this weekend, your AC will be vital to your comfort and your safety. To keep the AC running properly, the unit needs to [...]

LAWRENCE (KTMJ) - Sydney Martin with the Lawrence Humane Society stopped by FOX 43 AM Live Thursday to introduce us to this week's adoptable pet. Martin brought two kittens that are just five weeks old. They're part of a litter of five and aren't named yet, but will be available for adoption in three weeks. [...]

President Biden tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House announced in a statement.

Through the rest of the work week, mostly dry conditions prevail and even more heat looks to build in as this weather pattern doesn't look to change for a few more days. We can expect lower 100s for highs today, tomorrow, and Saturday. We'll have mostly clear skies for the next few days too. Overnight [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A police chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in Topeka on Wednesday night. 27 News spoke with Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Brock Simone about the chase which began in Jefferson County and ended in North Topeka. He said that the chase began when deputy spotted a car traveling at 94 miles-per-hour in [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Higher temperatures mean higher energy bills, but there are steps you can take to save money. With triple-digit temperatures expected this weekend, AC units will be running overtime. That increased usage means higher than normal energy bills. Evergy says they're prepared to handle the increased demand. A spokeswoman for the company says [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - For Gary Jackman, more well known in the veteran community as GI Jack, serving doesn't end after active duty. Jackman was drafted in the mid 60's, 10 years into the Vietnam War. “When I got informed of Vietnam, I was in Colorado," Jackman said. "A lot of my friends had already went [...]

PITTSBURG (KSNT) - Twelve football players from Northeast Kansas get to play in one more high school football game. "It's a big honor, you know, being able to go represent your school in such a big game and also getting to do some good along the way, helping kids," Shawnee Heights' Orrin Busenitz said. Ten [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT)- Emporia State basketball product Brenden Van Dyke will continue his basketball career overseas. Van Dyke signed with CD Aguila San Miguel in El Salvador. Van Dyke battled through three knee surgeries in his short career at ESU. He averaged 7.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Hornets this past season. He [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Blues Society held their monthly Summertime Blues concert Wednesday evening at the Gage Park Amphitheater. This month's band was Kansas City's own, "Stranded in the City" band. The Kansas City-based group, performs an eclectic mix of original and cover music, drawing influences from the Chicano, funk, rock and soul legends. [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Lawrence Police Department has now fully transitioned to the use of "less-lethal" shotguns. According to the LKPD, the traditional shotguns that have been in use since the 1970's have now been fully retired and all ammunition has been safely disposed of. Officers on the force will complete training with the new [...]

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - One man was seriously injured during a car crash on Wednesday in an incident that may have been intentional. According to a Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, the crash occurred at 12:45 p.m. on July 20 near mile marker 298 on Interstate 70 near Junction City. The driver, a 24-year-old, who [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - New details have emerged in a murder investigation that left one Topeka man dead in a shooting over a heated fireworks argument. Newly released court documents in the case against Jahiem Brown contain witness statements from the night of the shooing of Louis Perez Cantrell. The report begins on the night Cantrell [...]

WAMEGO (KSNT) - The City of Wamego has a new chief of police following the controversial termination of former Police Chief Mike Baker. The Wamego Police Department announced that Paul Schliffke will be taking over the position. Schliffke has been involved with law enforcement since 1982 when he graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training [...]

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay agrees to mental health counseling as part of a plea deal, avoids a trial or possible jail time.

WAMEGO, KS (KSNT)- Two Wamego softball players will continue their careers at the DI level after high school. Maya Gallagher committed to play softball at Holy Cross in February. Now, Ashten Pierson announced she'll attend Creighton. "I've worked hard my whole life to be at the next level to play softball," Pierson said. "I'm just [...]

MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- K-State basketball got another commit on Wednesday, but this player won't join the team until next year. Point guard Dai Dai Ames is Jerome Tang's first commitment from the Class of 2023. He announced his decision to play basketball at K-State on social media Wednesday afternoon. 247 Sports lists Ames as a [...]

What We’re Tracking: Mostly clear tonight Several triple digit days ahead Potential cold front nearby After a cold front moved through, we managed to stay a few degrees cooler for our Wednesday and will continue to cool things down through the nights. Expect mostly clear skies and temperatures dropping down into the upper 60s and [...]

Clay County Prosecutor is updating the community on the deadly shooting of North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez and suspect arrest.