Новости за 25.02.2023

TOPEKA (KSNT) - There are now tons of new fish swimming in Lake Shawnee, 7,000 pounds worth to be exact. Shawnee County Parks and Rec held its semiannual trout release on Feb. 24. The main boat ramp was lined with a cheering crowd, while the fish swam into the lake. Because trout fishing season happens [...]

What We're Tracking After some freezing rain and drizzle last night, road conditions have improved greatly across the area. Temperatures are in the 10s and 20s this morning so there still may be issues with a few slick spots. Take it slow this morning if you have to be out and about! We'll see plenty [...]

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – Highlights and scores from Friday’s high school basketball action on Full Court Press. Boys SHAWNEE HEIGHTS 48KC PIPER 62 JACKSON HEIGHTS 32VALLEY FALLS 63 HIGHLAND PARK 63WASHINGTON 42 LEAVENWORTH 48TOPEKA WEST 53 CONCORDIA 52WAMEGO 63 SEAMAN 72KC TURNER 55 EUDORA 54HAYDEN 50 SANTA FE TRAIL 50IOLA 41 ST MARYS 66RILEY COUNTY [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library has opened a new exhibit in the Alice C. Sapatini Art Gallery. Named Shades of Greatness, the exhibit is on loan from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. "Tonight, we are opening the Sabatini gallery's newest exhibit, Shades of Greatness, which is on [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT)- The Jayhawks have more new jerseys. Kansas men's basketball released photos showing off its new threads on Friday. Kansas will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the 1923 Helms National Championship with the new jerseys. They're two-tone uniforms, made up of black shorts and white tops. "We're throwing it way back," KU men's [...]

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office implemented Phase III Accident Reporting at 5:45 p.m. Friday due to a round of freezing rain that has created slick road conditions. The SNSO will only respond and investigate the following accidents: All other accidents will be referred to the front desk (785-251-2200) during the normal [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A deadly crash was reported Friday afternoon on I-70, west of Topeka, in Wabaunsee County, according to emergency workers. The crash was not causing any lanes to be blocked on the highway, dispatchers told KSNT 27 News. Multiple crashes were being reported across Northeast Kansas Friday evening, as ice started to accumulate [...]

A judge sentenced 36-year-old Kenneth Mills who is convicted of a sex crime against a child.

Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker spends first week of Lent 'in reflection and prayer' at a California monastery following Super Bowl LVII.

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Junction City Animal Shelter has a unique system in place to help those animals who might need a little bit of extra help. Sandra Martinez owns five pets; two dogs and three cats inside her Junction City home. She realized medication for her animals was going to burn a big [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) — A local middle school got to meet a baseball legend Friday. Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer, Frank White Jr., visited Dwight D. Eisenhower middle school to celebrate Black History Month. White played 18 years with the Royals and is currently first base coach of the Kansas City Monarchs. However, before his [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Charges have been filed against a man as part of an investigation into child sexual abuse by the Shawnee County District Attorney. The DA's Office reports Dwayne Cheshire, 57, of Topeka, has been charged with the following: Cheshire is currently being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a $1 [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Supreme Court of Kansas unanimously decided to affirm the convictions of a man found guilty in a triple murder case in Topeka four years ago. Lisa Taylor, a spokeswoman for the Supreme Court, says the court rejected Joseph Lowry's argument that the trial court should have instructed the jury on the [...]

Publisher Penguin Random House announced Friday it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels after it received criticism for cuts and rewrites that were intended to make the books suitable for modern readers.

What We’re Tracking A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for the following counties: Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee, and Wabaunsee counties until 10 p.m. tonight. A quick round of freezing rain and drizzle with move through portions of the area this evening and on through tonight. Travel conditions may be impacted [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The families of two men who were killed by Topeka Police Department officers are calling on the force to be more transparent with its work. A spokesman for the families and legal teams of Christopher D. Kelley and Taylor L. Lowery told 27 News they plan to hold a press conference Sunday, [...]

OGDEN (KSNT) - The Ogden Community Center is hosting a fundraiser benefit for Cody Benyshek, 30, who was badly injured after a hit-and-run earlier this month. According to Coordinator for the Ogden Community Center Kim Romanski, the fundraiser is entirely based on donations. The center will be holding a raffle for select Kansas City Chiefs [...]