Новости за 04.11.2022

KANSAS (KSNT) - Estimates from the Kansas Secretary of State guess as much as 53% of eligible residents will vote in the Nov. 8 General Election. The Kansas Secretary of State said in an email that their guess is based on several factors that include historical turnout data, advance voting data, the number of registered [...]

What We’re Tracking: Rain / Storms this evening Mix potential early Saturday Breezy and warm Saturday afternoon Widespread rainfall is expected to continue through the evening tonight before slowly tapering off during the overnight hours. Generally one or two inches of total rain can be expected with isolated higher amounts across the viewing area. Thunderstorm [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The band that produced such classics as "Juke Box Hero" and "Feels Like the First Time" is coming to Topeka. "Foreigner," still popular after 40 years, is coming to Stormont Vail Events Center May 2, 2023. The lone original member of the band, Mick Jones, still performs with the band that he [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka bar's future could be in jeopardy following a recent shooting that left one dead and another injured Friday morning. 27 News reached out to Amanda Stanley, Topeka's City Attorney, for comment on the 45th Street bar's future. "The City of Topeka has not ordered the business to close, or declared [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.6 billion for Saturday night's drawing with a cash option of $782.4 million, according to the Kansas Lottery. This latest announcement from the Kansas Lottery marks a new record-breaking jackpot for Powerball: it is the largest jackpot in U.S. history. This Saturday will mark [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Election Office wants you to get out and vote. To warn residents about construction and detours KSNT 27 News has published a list of spots around town that could slow you down. You can vote early in Shawnee County by going to the Shawnee County Election Office located at [...]

The Denver Police Department says at least 100 vehicles were involved in a crash Friday morning after the first snowfall of the season fell Thursday.

EMPORIA (KSNT) - No felony charges will be filed against any member of the Emporia Football team months after allegations of misconduct. Lyon County attorney Marc Goodman said after a complete review of the facts, there was no evidence for filing felony charges. Goodman told KSNT 27 News he can not release any information about [...]

The ordinary brown brick building, tucked within a nondescript block on a street in Delaware, would probably not garner much attention if it weren't for the razor wire and armed guards outside.

TOPEKA (KSNT)-- If you have any extra candy lying around after Halloween this year, the Kansas Children's Discovery Center has some ideas on what you can do with it. Laura Burton with the KCDC came by the 27 News Morning Show to talk about everything new with the discovery center, while also showing off a [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is investigating a bar shooting at the 45th Street Bar off Topeka Blvd. Friday morning. Police were dispatched to the 4600 block of Topeka Blvd. after receiving a call for a disturbance and gunshots. Upon arrival, responding officers located two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the [...]

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A Howard, Kansas, man has died in a car crash in Elk County on Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) Crash Log says Randy Julian, 69, was driving a 2006 Hummer south on Highway K99, when he crossed the centerline into the northbound lane. Another vehicle, a 2019 Ford F350 pickup, [...]

What We’re Tracking: Rain Friday Mix potential early Saturday Dry and pleasant weekend We're mild this morning ahead of an approaching front where most are starting off in the 60s. This is the warmest we'll be as temperatures start to fall through most of the day. Rain has already started to move in and will [...]

SALINA (KSNT) - One of the leading food producers in the U.S. will invest in its pizza manufacturing plant in Central Kansas. Schwan's announced Thursday that it would be expanding the refrigeration distribution center at its pizza manufacturing plant in Salina by 140,000 square feet. This will create 225 new jobs, according to the Office [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU's men's basketball got its first glimpse of team competition. The Jayhawks beat Pitt State, 94-63, in Thursday night's exhibition. However, it took KU a while to grab a sizeable lead. Pitt State started with a 12-0 lead spanning the first 3:40. KU didn't take the lead until there was 6:33 left [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - U.S. Airborne troopers will face off against Nazi German soldiers on Friday for the "Cottonwood River Bridge Assault" in Emporia. Visit Emporia says event will consist of experienced WWII reenactors who will recreate the clearing of a European bridge by 101st Airborne Dog Company troopers against German soldiers. The mock battle will [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Edward E. Casinger was just 20-years-old when he lost his life at the battle of Pearl Harbor. Now, 81 years later, his remains are set to be buried with full military honors. Navy Personnel Command records show that Casinger was born in Manhattan, Kan. on May 12, 1920. He would later enlist [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A group of volunteers in Topeka are working hard to make sure students in the community are fed. Operation Backpack is a program designed to help kids suffering from food insecurity. What is different about this program is they put together enough meals for kids to eat on the weekends Created by [...]

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)— New political ads in Kansas are making waves on and off the air. A radio ad paid for by American Center, an organization based in Washington D.C., is supporting Independent gubernatorial candidate Dennis Pyle. Kansas Republicans say the group is tied to a Democratic law firm in D.C., Perkins Coie. Mike Kuckelman, Kansas [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- After a house fire this morning, a Topeka family is working on finding a permanent home. Donna Akin, a resident of a home in the 1200 block of SW Lane, said the experience was scary; so scary, she was worried her whole family might die. Akins' daughter was the first to notice the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- Shawnee County commissioners approved the Shawnee County Health Department to apply for the Greater Topeka Fund. The health department says this extra funding could range up to $5,000. It will go toward painting a mural on the side of the health department's main building, located at 2600 SW East Circle Dr. S. The [...]

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple confirmed that the Wichita Police Department has provided security at his home. He was not specific about why, but he and the police chief indicated it is because of threats. KSN News asked the mayor about the security at his home during a Thursday morning news conference [...]

RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Two volunteer Kansas firefighters are set to appear on "Live with Kelly and Ryan" on Friday to encourage more people across the nation to take up firefighting. The Riley County Fire District #1 announced on Nov. 3 two of its volunteers, Roger and Kim Davis, will be featured on "Live with [...]

The Benton County Sheriff's Office said a missing pregnant Benton County woman and her baby were found dead in Missouri.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A recall has been issued for products sold at Tractor Supply Company stores across Kansas. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the alert on Nov. 1 after an alert was posted by Cedar Creek Popcorn of Sac City, Iowa. This alert concerns the product 18 oz. Old-Fashioned Caramel Holiday Popcorn [...]