Новости за 24.08.2023

DODGE CITY (KSNT) - The Kansas Supreme Court is set to make a rare visit to Dodge City, the first in its 162-year history. Lisa Taylor, public information director with the Kansas Supreme Court, said in a press release that the court will hold a special evening session from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local airport is looking to add a new restaurant to its terminal, and is asking for your suggestions. The Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (MTAA) shared on its website it is on the hunt for qualified restaurants to submit a proposal to open a restaurant at Philip Billard Municipal Airport. Last December, [...]

Marion County Record's attorney Bernie Rhodes says authorities still have data from the paper.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - At least one person is injured following a car crash on Wanamaker Road on Thursday. Shawnee County Dispatch told KSNT 27 News a two-vehicle crash on Wanamaker Road between 11th Street and 12th Street left one person injured on Aug. 24. The crash was called in at 2:45 p.m. with emergency responders [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Riley County Commissioners moved to adjust the 2024 budget due to an expected increase in revenue from interest on the county's cash balances and investments. Due to the expected revenue increase, Riley County is expected to reduce property tax revenue needed by $1,075,000 for 2024, dropping the mill levy from 41.312 to [...]

FORT RILEY (KSNT) - Soldiers hailing from Ft. Riley's 1st Infantry Division got to see the Kansas City Chiefs up close during their training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. Marenda Figgs with the 1st Infantry Division said in a press release that five soldiers were invited to attend the last day of the Chief's training [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Kansas Athletics announced to the public Thursday more details for the 39th annual Late Night in The Phog at Allen Fieldhouse. Four-time Grammy nominated artist Flo Rida will take the floor on Oct. 6 to headline the annual event. The 42-time Platinum-Selling artist has recorded 12 chart-topping songs and numerous other hits, [...]

Nightmare on the Boulevard returns to Topeka this fall with promises to deliver spooks, scares and frights leading up to Halloween.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Office of Broadband Access and Deployment (BEAD) submitted its $451 million Five-Year Action Plan (FYAP) to expand high-speed internet access to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The BEAD program is a federal grant program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to provide internet access to unserved [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is set to hold a public outreach meeting to notify locals about an upcoming project to create bike lanes in the downtown area. The City of Topeka announced on social media that the meeting will take place on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Holliday Building [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Courthouse received a phone call threat that officials have since deemed non-credible. Shawnee County Emergency Management Director Dusty Nichols confirmed with KSNT 27 News that the courthouse is not in danger after a phone call threat late Thursday morning. Nichols said the county alerted all department heads and people [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- 27 News has been hosting the different candidates on the ballot for the 2024 General Election in Topeka on the morning show so that voters in Topeka can get to know them better. Dave Brede, one of the candidates for the District 4 City Council seat, joined 27 News' Katie Garceran to speak [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Lindsey Stirling and the "World Ballet Series, Cinderella" will be coming to the Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC) with tickets going on sale now. Stirling is an electronic violinist, dancer and artist who will be playing a mixture of holiday music, according to the TPAC. Last year, Stirling released "Snow Waltz", a [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal health officials say a U.S. company is voluntarily recalling frozen corn and mixed vegetable products over fears of listeria contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on its website that Twin City Foods, Inc. of Stanwood, Washington is recalling a limited amount of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen Super Sweet [...]

The Cinema Foundation has announced plans for its second-annual National Cinema Day on Aug. 27, and moviegoers can join in the celebration with deep discounts on movie tickets at theaters across the country.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) has some good news for its local senior dogs. Emi Griess with the HHHS said in a press release that a national group, The Grey Muzzle Organization, has announced several recent grants winners. The HHHS is one of 90 animal welfare groups chosen by the organization [...]

A Lawrence police standoff ends with a Lawrence man, charged with a Wichita homicide, being taken into custody Wednesday afternoon.

TOPEKA (KSNT)- A worker with Pineapple Dream joined the 27 News Morning show to talk about the Topeka Food Truck Festival happening Sunday, August 27. Pineapple Dream is one of 18 vendors participating in the event. There will be live music, entertainment and activities for people of all ages at the event. The festival will [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- The owners of JLG Mexi-Q joined the 27 News Morning show to speak about participating in the Topeka Food Truck Festival happening on Sunday, August 27. JLG Mexi-Q is one of 18 trucks participating in the event. The event is open to anyone and everyone. The Food Truck Festival is happening from 11 [...]

An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect for the entire viewing area until 10 PM Thursday and continues for the southeastern half of the area through 9 PM Friday. The highest humidity is pushing away to the east, but the heat will stick around for a little while longer. With a southwest breeze today, expect [...]

ST. MARYS (KSNT)- St. Marys football brought home a state title in its first season competing in 1A, last fall. The Bears were led by quarterback Keller Hurla, who is now a Washburn Ichabod. "We had a lot of great guys graduate but like I said we still got a ton of good players," said [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - T-Rell is no stranger, as his roots are here in Topeka. Now, he's opening up a lounge to bring more nightlife to Top City. Named after his brother, it's called Partee's Lounge. Located at Southwest 16th Street near Washburn University, Partee's will be a VIP-style lounge with a vision of bringing an [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Food insecurity has been a growing issue in Kansas, and this year, the state is taking a local approach to reduce hunger. Wednesday, Harvesters and the Kansas Department of Agriculture joined forces to provide locally-grown food for those in need. Since the start of this growing season, the state has worked with [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - With the military for two decades, U.S. Navy Chief E7 John Swihart served all over the world. From the Mediterranean to the Pacific, he stayed plenty busy making an impact in multiple wars. John had quite the introduction to the military. He was in the graduating class the week the Cuban Missile [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The countdown to kickoff is on, and the first group on the field will be either KU's kickoff or kick return team. KU's special teams is healthier and better than it was in 2022, according to Lance Leipold. The groups setting up every drive and finishing some are ones Leipold and his [...]