Новости за 15.09.2023

TOPEKA (KSNT) - City crews are going to close one side of a road in south Topeka for a water main replacement project. City of Topeka spokeswoman Gretchen Spiker said starting Monday, Sept. 18, both westbound lanes of southwest 21st Street between Topeka Boulevard and Central Park Avenue will be closed. This is for a [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A generous retired faculty member with Washburn University is giving back to provide more spaces for students on campus. Friday, a retired professor has anonymously committed to giving Washburn University $3.5 million, the University announced in a press release. This donation will go towards enhancing the outdoor areas of campus, as well [...]

The Kansas City Chiefs will have two of their best players going into Week 2.

MANHATTAN (KSNT)- K-State football is 2-0 and gearing up for a road matchup with SEC opponent Missouri on Saturday. The 'Cats have been solid through the first two weeks of the season, and offensive coordinator Collin Klein has gotten creative at times with the play calling. That creativity led to this crazy stat, according to [...]

What We’re Tracking As we head throughout the evening, many places in the area could see some scattered showers. Most of the rain we see will be light in nature but we can not rule out some moderate to heavy rainfall in localized areas. It's possible that more rain could move in very early Saturday [...]

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Stormont Vail's Flint Hills campus in Junction City is making progress. Since taking full ownership of Geary Community Hospital in January, Stormont Vail has been working around the clock to make much-needed improvements. Stormont Vail Vice President Mary Martell told 27 News that without their involvement, the hospital would have closed [...]

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 [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library will be holding the 26th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival from Sept. 8 to Oct. 8. Screenings will be held at the Marvin Auditorium where attendees will vote for the best short film and actor. The festival will include more than 500 different venues around [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Kansas Jayhawks will be playing in Honolulu as the Maui Invitational relocates due to devastating wildfires last month. Kelly Pawlak, a spokeswoman for the Maui Invitational, said in a press release that while the upcoming tournament is still on, it will have a different venue. With the Lahaina Civic Center, the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka and Manhattan took the top spots for the highest concentrations of people impacted by identity theft in Kansas. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) keeps track of identity theft reports. In 2022, there were 5.1 million reports of identity theft across the U.S., according to FTC data. In Kansas, there were a [...]

Context: The above video was shot during the 7th annual Wing Fling in 2022. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Hot wing enthusiasts won't have much longer to wait before Topeka's 8th annual Wing Fling is back in town. The Stormont Vail Events Center says the time to start buying tickets for this year's Wing Fling is now. [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - State transportation officials say a ramp closure is planned for K-18 in the Manhattan area later this month. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said in a press release that workers will close the ramp from Miller Parkway/Davis Drive to southbound K-18 in Manhattan on Sept. 18 for pavement [...]

TOPEKA (FOX 43) - The Fox 43 AM Live team sat down with Ginger Park and Robert Soria with the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library on Friday ahead of the Lowrider Car Show taking place Saturday, Sept. 16.

TOPEKA (FOX 43) - Staci Ogle with NOTO Arts and Entertainment District joined the FOX 43 AM Live team on Friday to discuss the upcoming NOTO Live event weekend taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas is one of 20 states set to receive part of a multi-million dollar disbursement to help children with disabilities gain skills to become self-sufficient. The U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) made the announcement on Friday, Sept. 15 in a press release. Nearly $200 million in funds will be [...]

TOPEKA (KNST) - A driver was injured just north of Seaman High School after falling asleep and hitting a tree, according to Shawnee County Sheriff's Office Spokeswoman Abigail Christian. At 7:30 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the crash in the 5200 block of Northwest Rochester Road. Christian said the driver was on his way home [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Friday morning the 27 News morning show welcomed Emergency Management Director and Riley County Fire Chief Russel Stukey to talk about Emergency Preparedness Month.

Update 10:24 a.m.: The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is reporting that the roadway has been cleared. TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is actively working on a three-vehicle injury crash on Auburn Road. At 8:16 a.m. sheriff's deputies responded to the report of a crash at Southwest 53rd Street and Auburn Road, according [...]

Update 4:54 p.m.: Topeka Police share in a press release that after an investigation, 35-year-old Marcus R. Mendoza of Topeka was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the following charges: According to police, the victim remains in critical condition, and the investigation is ongoing. Update 7:21 a.m.: Topeka Police confirmed [...]

Update 7:21 a.m.: Topeka Police confirmed the incident as a hit and run. One person was taken to an area hosptial for treatment of injuries. The incident is still under investigation. TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is working on an accident in central Topeka, according to Shawnee County dispatchers. At 6:20 a.m. officers [...]

What We’re Tracking We've had a few clouds moving through overnight which has led to some areas only dropping down in to the 60s otherwise most are starting off in the 50s this morning. Cloud cover will stick around for most of the day as there is a chance for a few showers later this [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State football has started its Big 12 championship reign 2-0, with its first road test against Missouri on Saturday. The Wildcats' defense has been one of the top groups in the country so far, giving up just 13 points across two games. The Tigers' offense is full of big-time playmakers, but the [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local high school club is making a difference in its school and in the Topeka area. Thursday, The Scots Movement Club at Highland Park High School unveiled two new community service boxes with a ribbon cutting, introducing a Blessing Box and a free library. The Blessing Box will be stocked with [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University held a Hispanic Heritage month celebration Thursday evening in the Memorial Union. "I am here today to attend the banquet because I saw an opportunity to embrace and celebrate my culture here on campus," Lesley Ayala, Senior Washburn student majoring in human services and psychology with a minor in music [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The biggest surprise for K-State football through the first two games has been wide receiver Jadon Jackson's emergence. Jackson caught the first touchdown in each of the Wildcats' first two games, but he wasn't a guy that was talked about much ahead of the season. Offensive coordinator Collin Klein was honest that [...]