Новости за 01.09.2023

TOPEKA (KSNT) - State transportation officials say work to upgrade message boards on Interstate 70 will potentially slow traffic through the Topeka area in the coming weeks. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said in a press release that upgrades to KDOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) at several locations throughout Kansas will [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Insurance Department (KID) and the Kansas Council on Economic Education (KCEE) will host the 20th annual Stock Market Game to teach Kansas students about financial literacy and prepare them for future careers. Last year, over 2,400 teams with approximately 8,500 students from 159 schools participated in the game. Students who [...]

First responders rushed to an EMS call at the Red Barn Truck Wash in Liberal Friday.

What We’re Tracking Yet another above average day across Northeast Kansas. Our average high this time of year is in the middle 80s and our highs today were in the lower to middle 90s. Temperatures look to drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s tonight with a mostly clear sky. Rain chances look to [...]

JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - State transportation officials say a stretch of highway in Jefferson County will be partly closed due to upcoming mill and overlay work. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation said in a press release that work is set to start on K-237 Highway on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The project covers [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – State health officials say several Kansas lakes are impacted by blue-green algae in a recent report. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) released an updated list of lakes that contain the presence of blue-green algae or harmful algal blooms (HABs). This toxic water hazard poses many health risks to both humans and [...]

A former WPD captain and a former lieutenant with the KPD had their CPOST certifications revoked.

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - A University of Kansas (KU) professor is sparking conversations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by proposing some rules for guiding the use of the groundbreaking technology. KU said Kathryn Conrad, a professor of English at the university, is weighing in on a current hot topic: the use of AI in [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)-- The Topeka Zoo is gearing up to celebrate its 90th birthday! The event is happening Saturday, Sept. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Topeka Zoo. There will be keeper chats, special performances, a chance to win prizes, an opportunity to feed the giraffes and lorikeets, a scavenger hunt and more! [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - State wildlife experts say they are exploring issues related to the baiting and feeding of wildlife in Kansas. Nadia Marji with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) said in a press release that mounting concerns within the scientific community regarding increasing numbers of transmissible diseases among wildlife have prompted a [...]

TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE)-- Shelby Moe and Connie Wagers joined the Fox 43 AM Live show to speak more about the Race Against Breast Cancer coming up on Oct. 7. Moe and Wagers explained that this year, they have different routes for people who would like to run the 5K versus people who would [...]

It's been a busy year for tornadoes in the U.S. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as many as 1,155 twisters have touched down across the country since the start of the year, above the average for this time of year. A single day can drive up tornado counts. March 31, 2023, accounted [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly requested an extension to file a federal disaster declaration in late August due to rounds of severe storms, flash flooding, tornadoes, high winds, large hail and lightning. In an Aug. 18 letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Kelly requested an extension on submitting the request to Sept. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- Laura Burton with the Kansas Children's Discovery Center joined the 27 News Morning show to help Anchor Katie Garceran brush up on her simple math skills. Burton showed three separate fun and easy games that parents can easily play with their kids at home. And the best part? Pretty much everyone has the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- In 27 News' new segment, Farm Focus, 27 News Meteorologist Becky Taylor is highlighting agricultural events and small farms across the area This week KSNT News is highlighting Milk & Honey Creamery. Milk & Honey Creamery is run by April Nusz. She has about 40 goats and 16 of them are currently in [...]

Two people died and one person was injured after a shooting Thursday at a business in The Arboretum in northwest Austin.

The news lit up the world of weed: U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana.

What We’re Tracking We're off to a nice cool start this morning with temperatures in the 60s and dew points in the 50s under clear skies. Later this afternoon we will warm up into the lower 90s with a mostly sunny sky. This looks to be our "coolest" day for a while as a weaker [...]

PITTSBURG, KS. (KSNT) - An early defensive battle finally gave away to Pitt State's strong offense. No. 4 Pitt State beat Washburn, 34-7, in the 2023 season opener. Both defenses came out strong, holding the game scoreless into the second quarter. In that quarter, the defenses didn't waiver much. Pitt State managed to score two [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - The first game of Emporia State football's season went well for the home crowd. The Hornets hosted Lincoln on Thursday night in the season opener. After a back-and-forth first few drives, Emporia State laid on the gas, winning 56-10. Emporia State started on offense with business as usual. Two minutes into the [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - For fans planning to attend K-State football's season opener in Manhattan this Saturday, it's important to be aware of a few parking changes and construction projects that could impact gameday travel. Construction near the stadium was from both the City of Manhattan and the university. The City recently completed construction on Kimball [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Thursday night’s Eats & Beats at Evergy Plaza featured Topeka's Reggae band Soul Rebel and the Beast. Evergy Plaza's Eats & Beats concert series runs through Sept. 14 at Evergy Plaza in downtown Topeka from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday’s Eats & Beats also included a car show and the following [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- A federal judge has ruled that birth certificates in Kansas must reflect sex at birth. The decision comes after the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) refused to follow the state Attorney General's legal opinion. Kobach issued the following response regarding the Foster v. Stanek order: "The Court’s opinion was well reasoned [...]

Capital murder charges were filed against Alexander Lewis for the death of Zaiylah Bronson and her unborn child after investigators found her body in the trunk of a car Saturday.