Новости за 19.04.2023

LAWRENCE (KSNT)- Kansas basketball is adding to its roster after five players announced plans to leave the program earlier this offseason. Nicolas Timberlake, a transfer from Townson University in Maryland announced his commitment to KU on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 guard scored 17.7 points per game in the 2022-23 season. Timberlake brings a load of experience [...]

What We’re Tracking A TORNADO WATCH is in effect for Brown, Clay, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, and Washington counties until 11:00 PM tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this evening for much of Northeast Kansas. There is a bit of model disagreement on just how widespread the chances [...]

MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- K-State sophomore guard Anthony Thomas announced his plans to enter the transfer portal on Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 guard spent just one season with the Wildcats. Thomas redshirted, and did not play, in his only year with Kansas State. Thomas transferred to K-State after one year with UT-Martin and one year at Tallahassee [...]

The Kansas City Current announced Wednesday that the team is parting ways with head coach Matt Potter.

Andrew Lester, the 84-year-old man charged in the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, appeared in court Wednesday and pleaded not guilty.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A man is in custody after he allegedly assaulted two people at a home in Topeka. Abigail Christian with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called on April 9 to a home in the 5000 block of Southeast Adams St. in Topeka on an assault. Deputies arriving at the home [...]

RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - A large wildfire burning in Pottawatomie and Riley Counties put local fire crews to the test as it prompted disaster-level responses from officials. Vivienne Leyva, Riley County Public Information Officer, said firefighters spent the majority of April 18 fighting a large wildfire in the northern parts of the county. This continued [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Wednesday's Live @ Lunch Concert Series featured the Topeka classic rock band "Time Express." Time Express plays classic rock, blues, funk & soul from the 70's through the 90's with a few newer songs thrown in. Food trucks for Wednesday's concert include: Band members include Brad Renner on keyboards & vocals, Joe [...]

The NFL Draft in Kansas City will host concerts each night after the final pick including Fall Out Boy, Mötley Crüe, and Thundercat April 27-29.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - An arrest has been made following a recent deadly shooting in Central Topeka. Donna Eubanks with the Topeka Police Department said Christopher F. Ray, 32, of Topeka has been arrested on a charge of murder in the first degree on Wednesday. He is currently being held in the Shawnee County Department of [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - McDonald's has dropped a new sauce for its Big Mac which will be coming soon to some select restaurants across the county. However, it won't be available for everyone. Emily Perry, McDonald's USA spokeswoman, said the new Big Mac sauce will be available for a limited time starting on April 27. The [...]

More than a third of Americans are exposed to potentially life-shortening air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s (ALA) 2023 State of the Air report.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Law enforcement has identified the latest victim of gun violence in Topeka. Donna Eubanks with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) identified the shooting victim as Troy Shepard, 55, of Topeka. The investigation into his death is ongoing. Officers with the TPD and other emergency responders traveled to the 900 block of Southwest [...]

Kansas has a new state park Wednesday as Gov. Laura Kelly signs off on a bill making the Lehigh Portland Trails the 28th state park of Kansas.

WABAUNSEE (KSNT) – Wabaunsee County deputies were helping a driver on I-70 south of Paxico when they saw a sedan racing toward oncoming traffic. Around 4 a.m., deputies heard tires screeching and saw semi-trucks swerving to avoid crashing into the sedan, according to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies crashed into the car to stop [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new system known as the Shawnee County Topeka Nurse Navigation Program (STNNP) will allow residents and visitors to access appropriate care levels when calling 911. STNNP will route 911 calls with non-emergency injuries, illnesses to a Kansas licensed nurse or nurse navigator for assessment, according to Shawnee County Ambulance Compliance Officer [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- Superintendent of USD-475 Geary County Schools Reginald Eggleston came onto the 27 News Morning Show to speak about closing out the year and getting closer to summer programs and registration time. He reminded people that the Junction City High School Graduation for the Class of 2023 is on Sunday, May 21st at 3:00 [...]

Our breezy south wind continues to pull in more moisture today, and we'll likely see areas of clouds hanging around off and on. Highs should be able to make it into the lower 80s if we can manage a bit more sunshine, but if the clouds are more stubborn, we may see highs remain in [...]

Hundreds of protesters gathered for a rally outside Kansas City's Federal Courthouse just hours after the suspected shooter of a teenager was released on bond.

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The cause of a house fire in Manhattan has been identified as discarded smoking materials. According to the Manhattan Fire Department, the house fire happened off of North Dartmouth Drive on April 18, just before 9:30. Upon arrival, crews found a two story residential home with heavy fire on the back of [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Topeka City Leaders unanimously approved a plan to renovate a stretch of Southwest Topeka Boulevard project three years early. It's the stretch of road right in front of the Stormont Vail Event Center which is one of the capital city’s biggest attractions. City engineers say Topeka Boulevard between 15th and 21th streets [...]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - K-State football players and coaches used their name, image and likeness to promote a better cause. The team partnered with "Be The Match," an organization with the National Marrow Donor Program that creates a database of potential donors that could help someone in need. Set up outside the K-State Student Union, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - High school students throughout Shawnee County and the state of Kansas received a financial boost as they near the end of their high school career. One hundred high school students each received a $1,000 scholarship from Topeka Community Foundation Tuesday at a the Topeka Country Club. Recipients were selected by the foundation's [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Washburn University Student Involvement & Development hosted a celebration of excellence for student organizations. "SOAR is our awards ceremony that recognizes the 127 student organizations that we have on campus. Tonight we will recognize students, staff and advisors." Isaiah Collier, Director of Student Involvement and Development for Washburn University, said. SOAR [...]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) - The 2023 K-State Alumni Catbacker tour dates have been announced, giving fans across Kansas a chance to meet their favorite student-athletes and coaches. The tour for 2023 will kick off May 17 in Salina, Great Bend and Scott City. The seven-day, 16-stop tour will wrap up May 25 in Seneca and [...]