Новости за 09.08.2022

What We’re Tracking: Mild evening ahead Lower humidity through the middle of the week Heating back up by the weekend Mostly clear skies are expected tonight with relatively pleasant conditions overall. A light breeze will be present out of the East. Overnight lows will eventually drop down into the middle 60s. Highs in the lower [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - U.S. Marshals have announced that they have arrested a man wanted for multiple crimes out of Shawnee County. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, on Aug. 9 members of the U.S. Marshals Kansas Fugitive Apprehension Task Force, Kansas Highway Patrol, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Lawrence Police Department, Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office [...]

JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) - A Nebraska man was taken into custody on Monday night following a police chase across state lines. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the pursuit started around 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 near K-9 Highway and U.S. 75 Highway. A deputy tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic infraction [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A downtown Topeka location could face demolition if the city council approves. The building at 735 S. Kansas Ave. is up for discussion during Tuesday night's city council meeting after the Topeka Landmarks Commission voted in favor of demolition in July. All that is left is approval from the Topeka City Council. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Public School District has announced it intends to provide incentive pay for all staff for the 2022-2023 school year. This could be up to $8,000 per year, according to the district. According to a statement from TPS, all USD 501 employees and new hires will be eligible for an incentive. [...]

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A witness to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Wichita in May said the driver stopped and said, "I'm sorry," before driving away. The hit-and-run crash happened right after a fatal shooting at a graduation party in the 3100 block of E. 25th Street North. Boisy Barefield, 17, died. As police headed [...]

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Kansas using data from Zillow.

Lee's Summit mayor calls for review of Summit Waves diversity and inclusion process after family claims discrimination at weekend party.

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests. “I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give,” Williams wrote in an essay released Tuesday by Vogue magazine. Williams, one of the greatest and most accomplished athletes in [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Most students head back to school this week. Topeka Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson joined 27 News Tuesday morning to talk about how the district is preparing. Meet the Teacher Night for elementary school students is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tues., Aug. 9. First day of school for Kindergarten-6th grade, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - It may not seem like it now with temperatures in the 90s, but the holidays are coming and the date for the 27th Annual Miracle on Kansas Parade has been set. The 27th Annual Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 starting at 6 p.m. There are [...]

NORTON (KSNT) - A California cyclist riding in Norton County, Kansas was killed Monday when he was hit by a semi tractor-trailer. Robert Schlange, 68, of Sierra City, California died Monday just before 8 p.m. after being hit from the rear on Highway 36 at milepost 104.5, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The truck [...]

Highs today will make it into the upper 80s for most areas and near 90° to the west, but with lower humidity, it will certainly not feel uncomfortable for the day. In fact, even drier air should work in through Thursday before both heat and humidity move back our way. Overnight, with clear skies and [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the August 2nd primary behind us, 27 News took a look at the role misinformation could have had on voters. Misinformation is extremely damaging in any form, but especially when it comes to politics. During last Tuesday's primary, 27 News met Carleton Bryer, a Topeka resident who's pro-life. Even with his [...]

GRAHAM COUNTY (KSNT) - A man was sent to the hospital with serious injuries on Monday after a car crash that ended with him striking a building. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 2:51 p.m. on U.S. 24 Highway at mile-marker 121.5 in Graham County. A GMC Sierra was weaving northbound [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Kansas Insurance Commissioner has released damage estimates for the EF-2 tornado that hit parts of Northeast Kansas, including Manhattan, in June. According to the Mandy Roe, Chief of Staff with the KIC, over 1,000 reported claims have been received in the weeks following the tornado that caused damage in Marysville and [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT)- Drivers can expect detours while traveling southbound on Sunset Avenue for the next two days. The City of Manhattan reports that on Tuesday, Aug. 9. through Wednesday, Aug. 10, AT&T fiber installations will occur, causing traffic traveling southbound on Sunset Avenue to detour at the intersection with Anderson Avenue. The traffic will be [...]

Editor's Note: This article's headline has been changed to reflect a correction from the KDHE showing that it was a single case of monkeypox being identified, not a cluster as was originally reported. TOPEKA (KSNT) - A probable case of monkeypox has been identified in Shawnee County, according to the Kansas Department of Health and [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two people connected to a Topeka motel murder made their first appearance in court, on Monday morning. Both Andre Quinton and Cassie Holden faced a judge in Shawnee County Court. They were arrested in connection to a murder that took place on Aug. 5 at the Traveler's Inn in Topeka. Topeka Police [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT)- Celebrate today's "International Cat Day" and raise awareness on how to help and protect cats in your local area. One way to support International Cat Day is by donating money or supplies to your local shelter. Local shelters near the Topeka Area include: Helping Hands Humane Society, Cat Association of Topeka, Northeast Kansas [...]