Новости за 15.12.2023

What We’re Tracking Tonight, scattered showers continue, but start to wind down and exit through the morning tomorrow. Overnight lows will stay above freezing tonight, but once again, highs will struggle on Saturday. We may only make it into the middle 40s as winds become a bit breezy out of the north and west. As [...]

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office says one person was arrested following a vehicle chase on Friday morning. The sheriff's office says it was initially called around 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 15 to the 10,000 block of Southwest 53rd Street on a report of mail theft, according to a press release from [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) is at two area schools after reports of individuals who may have weapons walking near the schools. At 12:29 p.m., the RCPD responded to both Eisenhower Middle School and Northview Elementary on reports of suspicious individuals. The RCPD said there isn't believed to be a threat [...]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco and left tackle Donovan Smith will miss their second-straight game vs the New England Patriots.

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A 43-year-old man from Fort Dodge, Iowa was sent to the hospital after crashing on I-335 south of Topeka. At 9:14 a.m., the 43-year-old was driving a 2014 Dodge Ram north and hydroplaned. The vehicle left the road on the right side and hit an embankment, according to a Kansas Highway [...]

The Thomas County Sheriff's office says it happened around 9:15 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 70 near Brewster.

TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE) - Laura Burton with the Kansas Children's Discovery Center joined the Fox 43 AM Live team to discuss the science behind reindeer racing. Click the interview above for more information.

TOPEKA (FOX 43 AM LIVE)- Staci Ogle with the NOTO Entertainment and Arts District joined the FOX 43 AM Live show to speak about the upcoming Holiday Market this weekend. Shopping will go from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 in the NOTO area. Kids can have the opportunity to meet Mr. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - District Attorney General Kris Kobach has refiled a federal suit seeking to recover money for Kansans who were overcharged during Winter Storm Uri in Feb. 2021. The lawsuit alleges that the second-largest gas marketer in the U.S., Macquarie, manipulated natural gas prices by overpaying from the state's largest supplier. The suit alleges [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Supreme Court has reached a decision on a lawsuit that challenges a controversial voting rights law passed in 2021. The lawsuit was filed in 2021 by the League of Women Voters of Kansas, the Topeka Independent Living Resource Center, Loud Light and the Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice. [...]

The men conspired with others to sell eagle feathers, tails, wings and other parts for “significant sums of cash” across the United States and elsewhere, the indictment said.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Julie Gibbs with the Riley County Health Department joined the 27 News morning crew to talk about the importance of suicide awareness around the holiday season, what resources are available in the state and how Kansans can make a difference in their local community.

The rain becomes much more widespread today. Most folks in Northeast Kansas will see light to, at times, moderate rain with this system. A widespread 0.25"-0.50" of precipitation, with locally higher amounts around 1", is expected. It'll be rather chilly, though, as highs today struggle to make it into the middle 40s. Tonight, scattered showers [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) — More than one million Kansans are expected to travel this holiday season, according to AAA. This holiday season will have 2.2% more people travel for this holiday season than last year, according to AAA. The company predicts more than 115 million people nationwide, and more than one million Kansans will be traveling [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) — After the Kansas electronic court system management has been down for more than two months, the system is slowly getting restored. The Kansas judicial branch is beginning a "phased restoration" process to get district courts across the state access to the eCourt management system, according to a press release from the Kansas [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Washburn Institute of Technology held their 2023 Fall commencement ceremony Thursday evening in Lee Arena on the Washburn University campus. The following programs were honored during the 7 p.m. ceremony: Over 300 graduates completed the requirements to graduate from programs at Washburn Institute of Technology.

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Manhattan Brewing Company is adding another Kansas State beer to its lineup, but this one comes with a dash of 'NIL' to support current student athletes. As a former K-State football player, Manhattan Brewing Company co-owner Jake Voegeli wanted a way to turn his beer into bucks for student athletes. NIL allows [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU men's basketball has a big matchup Saturday— a Big 10 matchup. The Jayhawks are heading to Indiana, and they're using past experience to prepare. They played Indiana in 2022, but Hunter Dickinson (formerly with Michigan) is particularly familiar with the Hoosiers. KU is watching past Michigan/Indiana games to learn how Indiana [...]

The Geminid meteor shower, one of the best celestial displays, is peaking this week, and one Kansas City-area resident captured the show.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney gave his piece about the offensive offsides call that overturned a touchdown Sunday.

The Kansas City Chiefs had three starters out of practice again Thursday with injury, including running back Isiah Pacheco.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Stormont Vail Health is moving to help the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis as it continues to experience issues with some of its services. On Thursday, Stormont Vail Health put out a press release stating that it is stepping in to help its fellow Topeka hospital after its electronic systems [...]

HOLTON (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly revealed her latest push for Medicaid Expansion in Kansas on Thursday in Holton. Kelly's plan is promised to deliver Medicaid Expansion to 150,000 Kansans at no additional cost to the state's taxpayers, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. This revamped plan, referred to as [...]

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Another Kansas football player has entered the transfer portal. For the first time in the 2023 offseason, it's a defensive player. Defensive lineman Gage Keys announced on social media on Thursday his plans to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. In his message, he expressed his gratitude for his time [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas health officials recently found a case of a disease responsible for large and deadly outbreaks among small animals. Should Kansans be worried? Earlier this month, a case of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, was identified in a stray cat that was brought to the Junction City Animal Shelter. The cat [...]