Новости за 26.10.2022

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Gage Park mini-train "Iron Horse" will make its last trip around the park this weekend, bringing an end to a 55-year streak. Iron Horse will be active for the last time on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Gage Park. The train, which was built to last only [...]

MANHATTAN, KS (KSNT) - K-State quarterback Adrian Martinez is one of 15 finalists for the 2022 Campbell Trophy. The Campbell Trophy annually recognizes an individual as the best in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. At the beginning of the season, 156 players were named semifinalists. Martinez is the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Parks and Recreation staff have started the enormous task of planting tulip bulbs in the county park gardens throughout Topeka. Over 47,000 bulbs will be planted this fall in Ted Ensley Gardens and other gardens maintained by the Parks and Rec. Department. “We figure year to year, about a [...]

What We’re Tracking: Mostly cloudy overnight Showers possible late Thursday Pleasant and dry for Halloween Overnight, you can expect mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the middle 40s. The light breeze from the southeast should stay less than 10mph overnight, as well. Our next system that could bring a chance for some showers looks to [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The impact of Hurricane Ian has reached far beyond the limits of America's eastern coast. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is looking for volunteers to help get tens of thousands of tulips planted for Tulip Time 2023 after delays brought on by Hurricane Ian. The tulip bulbs come to Kansas from the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A 71-year-old truck driver died Wednesday in Geary County when he became pinned between a power unit and another semi-tractor trailer. Major Willie Washington, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, was outside of his 2009 Peterbilt when the truck started rolling forward. Washington tried to get back into the truck when he became [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Travis Sharp Excavating began excavation on the 6th St. Jude Dream Home located in Aquarian Acres. The new home will be approximately 3,400 square feet 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms a large butlers pantry with a prep kitchen a laundry drop off zone a large entertainers’ kitchen featuring a dry bar a wet [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's campaign has issued a statement after the Republican nominee Derek Schmidt accused her of using state money to sponsor several drag shows. Kelly's campaign spokesperson called the accusation false, and a desperate stunt. “Derek Schmidt should be embarrassed. First, he’s ‘unable to provide evidence about his own false attack [...]

DICKINSON COUNTY (KSNT) - A suspicious post on Craigslist led the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office to arrest two men, after they listed a stolen John Deere tractor for sale. The sheriff's office said it was contacted about a post on Craigslist that involved the stolen tractor valued over $36,000. An investigation and an arrangement to [...]

RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department is looking for a missing teen last seen on Friday, Oct. 21. Police say the young man was last seen around 2 p.m. in the Northview area of Manhattan. He was wearing a black hoodie, black jeans and black or white Nike shoes, according to RCPD. [...]

If you ask John Brown, 80, where he is happiest, he'd likely say Hutchinson High School. After 59 years, he will finish his career with the Hutchinson School District in February 2023.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - AAA is partnering with Harvesters for the second annual Drive Away Hunger event. Scott Martin with AAA stopped by 27 News Wednesday morning to tell us about it. From now until Saturday, Nov. 19, people can drop off non-perishable and personal care items at 1223 SW Wanamaker Rd. People can also enter [...]

Neighbors in Excelsior Springs, Missouri have questions after a driver delivering for Amazon was found dead in a suspected dog attack Monday.

TOPEKA, (KSNT)- A battle between two candidates for Kansas governor is stirring controversy. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Republican nominee Derek Schmidt are butting heads over whether state money was used to sponsor several drag shows. Kelly shot down accusations from Schmidt in an interview on Tuesday. "That is not true...That state funding did not [...]

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) - Scores from regional high school soccer semifinals, including two-seed Washburn Rural's win over Lawrence High. 6A LAWRENCE HIGH 1WASHBURN RURAL 3 LAWRENCE FREE STATE 1TOPEKA HIGH 0 JUNCTION CITY 1DERBY 4 MANHATTAN 1GARDEN CITY 5 5A HIGHLAND PARK 1LANSING 2 KC WASHINGTON 1SHAWNEE HEIGHTS 3 VALLEY CENTER 1EMPORIA 6 TOPEKA WEST [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT)- Mitch Lightfoot arrived at KU in the summer of 2016. His time on the Jayhawk basketball roster lasted all the way into the spring of 2022. Lightfoot's a Jayhawk for life in more ways than one. When asked if this season felt a little weird without Lightfoot being around for the first time [...]

A Youngsville, Louisiana, man was hurt as a result of a canoe being blown off the back of a pickup truck in Labette County on Tuesday.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Three vehicles were involved in a crash on a major Topeka thoroughfare, sending two people to a nearby hospital. The crash was reported at 10 p.m. on Tuesday for the intersection of SW 17th Street and SW Gage Boulevard, according to the Topeka Police Department's Watch Commander. Two individuals involved in the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local light show is facing a small setback as it prepares for a winter tradition. Winter Wonderland is a favorite Christmas light drive-through experience, but they are currently down around 5,000 lights, and they believe thieves may be to blame. 27 News spoke with organizers who are frustrated and looking for [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)-- From helping kids and teens discover their passions through a national development organization, to now turning the page and helping adults become their best selves in the workplace. Candis Meerpohl may be a familiar name around Shawnee County to some. If not, her face and what she does in the community could ring [...]

A 19-year-old man charged in a deadly hit-and-run crash outside Arrowhead Stadium last year is back in court.

RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Planned repairs for a local water district are expected to cause residents to lose water for several hours on Wednesday. The Konza Water District, located to the southeast of Manhattan, is scheduled to undergo repairs on Wednesday, Oct. 26. This planned water outage will impact 134 residential and commercial water customers [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- As temperatures drop, the focus turns to keeping the streets clear from snow. The City of Topeka says it hired 10 new employees for these winter months and everyone is trained on the designated routes. Topeka's snow plowing plan changed just over 2 years ago. Leaders believe, this has brought success to the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local non-profit has received a large gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The Sunflower Foundation announced the novelist gifted $4 million to the organization to help in their efforts to support rural communities. “We are grateful for and humbled by Ms. Scott’s gift,” said Billie Hall, Sunflower Foundation president and CEO. [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding those responsible for a recent burglary in Manhattan. Two men were the victims of a burglary in Manhattan around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the area of the 200 block of Blue Earth Plaza. The report from the [...]