Новости за 15.09.2022

EMPORIA (KSNT) - One day after the Kansas Board of Regents approved Emporia State University's plan to cut 7% of the workforce at the university, terminations began. Emporia State University President Ken Hush asked the Regents to grant him the authority to "suspend, dismiss, terminate any university employee.’ Hush met with the Kansas Board of [...]

What We’re Tracking: Clouds linger Isolated rain chances through Saturday Several days of hot weather We'll hold on to a few clouds through the night as temperatures drop down into the low to mid 60s. A few isolated showers are possible far west otherwise most stay dry through the night. A few showers may try [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A large police presence surrounded Hayden Catholic High School in Topeka Thursday afternoon. A statement from Gretchen Spiker, Director of Communications, with Topeka, said there were no threats to students, staff, or the school after Shawnee County Dispatch received a call of an active shooter at Hayden High School. The Topeka Police [...]

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's touchdown celebration mimicking Manchester City's Erling Haaland earned him a Premier League shoutout.

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) -- The Kansas Corporation Commission has ordered Evergy to explain a $1.2 billion increase in the company’s capital spending plan filed this year compared to projections shared when the company presented its Sustainability Transformation Plan (STP) last year. The KCC plans to hold a workshop to discuss the matter sometime before December. [...]

A former Kansas City, Kansas police detective was arrested Thursday and faces charges of deprivation of civil rights, according to court records.

Kansas (KSNT) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released their monthly climate report and the numbers are in: Earth is continuing to experience above average temperatures. Here is what the data shows for Earth compared to the 143-year climatological record: North America and Europe had their hottest Augusts on record Asia reported [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) A man who barricaded himself in a home in the 3200 block of SW 11th Street was taken into custody Thursday morning. Damon Brook Morgan, 42, barricaded himself inside a home late Wednesday night after police began looking for him. At 6:50 a.m. Thursday, the Topeka Police Department's Response Team and Crisis Negotiators [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The University of Kansas football team will depart from Forbes Field Friday morning, and the public has been invited to cheer on the Jayhawks as they take off to meet the Houston Cougars in Texas. The team will depart at 11:30 a.m. Fans who would like to see the Jayhawks off should [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The first shipment of bivalent COVID-19 boosters approved by the Centers for Disease Control has arrived in Shawnee County . According to the health department, both the Pfizer-BioNTech, for ages 12 years and older, and Moderna, for ages 18 years and older, bivalent boosters will be offered immediately. The bivalent booster recommendation [...]

MANHATTAN (KTMJ) - Dr. Chris Blevins, equine field service veterinarian at the K-State Veterinary Health Center, stopped by FOX 43 AM Live Thursday to give us some insight on the equine field service program. The Equine Medical Center offers emergency services 24 hours a day. For more information on equine services at the Veterinary Health [...]

LAWRENCE (KTMJ) - Elina Alterman with the Lawrence Humane Society stopped by FOX 43 AM Live Thursday to show us this week's adoptable pet. Alterman introduced us to Lincoln, but it was more of a reunion. Lincoln was on the show back in March. He was adopted, but then returned to the shelter so he's [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - According to Emporia State University President Ken Hush, 7% of the staff at the school could be eliminated following the Kansas Board of Regents' approval of a plan to trim costs. President Hush submitted a plan to KBOR that outlined a framework for cutting costs due to, “extreme financial pressures placed on [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) -- The City of Topeka welcomed its newest manager Wednesday morning. Topeka City Council member Spencer Duncan stopped by 27 News to give us a recap on the process. Wade was selected out of a pool of more than 40 candidates, which was narrowed down to four. He started his new position at [...]

We should see partly cloudy skies today with a slim chance our far western counties could get clipped by a stray shower or storm later this evening. Otherwise, highs will make it close to 90° again as breezy conditions continue. Gusts may approach 20-25 mph by the afternoon. Rain chances appear to be few and [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - Parents are demanding answers weeks after an incident at a Kansas high school involving student athletes. Allegations of misconduct emerged last month involving members of the Emporia High School football team. One parent at this evening's Emporia School District Board of Education voiced her concerns over the lack of information released to [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn is finally back to its usual Saturday games, but the Ichabods will have their hands full against the University of Nebraska-Kearney. UNK is one of just two teams to beat Washburn during the regular season this past year. Quarterback TJ Davis is the biggest threat. He's the reigning MIAA Offensive Player [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Blues Society held their September Summertime Blues concert Wednesday evening at the Gage Park Amphitheater. September's Summertime Blues Concert features Mark and the Sharks with the Basement Melons group for the opening act. Mark and the Sharks features a 5 piece band including, Mark Toelkes, Doug Renbarger, Kelly Stansbury, Rick [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Serving with the military for over 40 years, Indy Dambro's career showcases the importance of lending a helpful hand to those in need. A member of the Kansas Army National Guard, his story highlights what goes into being a global force for good. Indy deployed with the 35th Infantry Brigade, taking him [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - For weeks, a mystery egg has been sitting in front of the student Memorial Union at the University of Kansas. The question is: what could be inside? The egg will be hatching next Friday, Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m., according to sources with the university. The hatching will be part of a [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has some farmers worried. According to their recent findings, honey bee colonies nationwide are decreasing significantly compared to the same time periods last year. 27 News met up with a local farm to understand why that decrease is so significant to the ecosystem. [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State University's Bill Snyder Family Stadium was the subject of recent criticism in a Sports Illustrated article. The stadium received a poor critique from the sports magazine in an online article released on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The article ranked stadiums across the country as either a "gem" or a "dump." The [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka and Shawnee County Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) board approved of an incentive agreement to help expand the business of a major supply chain leader in the U.S. The incentive project, previously referred to as "Project Three," will help expand the business of Ryder System Inc. in Topeka. Ryder is [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - An incentive agreement benefiting the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Topeka plant has been approved by the Topeka and Shawnee County's Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) board. This investment, previously referred to as "Project Boomerang," is expected to result in an estimated economic impact locally of $480 million over the next decade. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo's annual light display is set to return later this year. Tickets and igloo purchases will be going live starting on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. This will be the third year that the Topeka Zoo has held their light display. Visitors will be able to take a stroll [...]