Новости за 19.12.2023

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A museum dedicated to a motorcycle daredevil could soon be in the hands of Shawnee County. Documents from the Shawnee County Board of Commissioners show there are discussions taking place to purchase the property located at 2047 SW Topeka Boulevard. This area is currently the home of Topeka's Evel Knievel Museum. The [...]

Within 10 minutes of entering the Crater of Diamonds State Park, park officials said that one Arkansas man found the largest diamond discovered in three years.

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A payment dispute between Junction City and Geary County threatens to stop essential ambulance services for thousands of people living outside the city. "There is a disagreement between the City of Junction City and Geary County on the amount to be paid," said Allen Dinkel, city manager. Geary County has contracted [...]

At its current size, the Powerball jackpot ranks as the fourth-largest of 2023.

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - The Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD) is asking for help locating a missing older adult on Tuesday. At 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, the LKPD put out a press release regarding 73-year-old Lawrence resident Jerry Dean Adams. He was reported missing on Dec. 19 and hasn't been seen since Dec. 11. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) announced it is having issues with title transactions and scanning for title transactions statewide. On Dec. 19, KDOR sent an email alert to government agencies that Motor Vehicle Registration Solution (MOVRS) transactions may be having problems. "If your office chooses to move forward with title transactions [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - With this year's Wing Fling over, who came out on top with the best wings around? The Stormont Vail Events Center hosted the 8th annual Wing Fling on Dec. 16 in Topeka. The one-day festival brought together several local businesses in a competition to see which had the best wings in several [...]

EMPORIA (KSNT) - A local fire station is using a unique tool to educate the public on fire safety. The Emporia Fire Department has a new inflatable safety house. The department was awarded a grant from Clint Boyer’s 79 Fund in the summer, and now is ready to show this fire safety house to the [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT)- The Riley County Police Department joined the 27 News show to detail some of their recent efforts to help the community during the holidays. RCPD Director Brian Peete joined 27 News Morning Anchor Katie Garceran to talk about "Shop with a Cop". "A whole host of officers and staff members got together to [...]

ALMA (KSNT) - A Wabaunsee High School wrestling coach was arrested after multiple allegations of offenses against minors. On Monday, Dec. 18, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office was called to the USD 329 district office. Officers contacted Tyler Douglass, 30, of Alma who had been coaching since Dec. 2021. Douglass was arrested for contributing to [...]

We've got a warmer and more windy day today compared to yesterday. Wind gusts could be as high as 30mph or so through the day. Temperatures will still climb into upper 40s to lower 50s by this afternoon with a partly cloudy sky. Mostly cloudy and mild for Wednesday with south breezes once again. Highs [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - From 2020 and 2021, the U.S. saw the largest decline in life expectancy since 1921-1923, according to a 2022 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2020, the national life expectancy dropped 1.8 years and 0.9 years in 2021. The decline brought life expectancy in the U.S. to [...]

The Olathe School District said a student put in an application to start a 'High School Satan Club' at Olathe Northwest High School.

LAWRENCE (KSNT)- In the midst of bowl game preparation, final exams and more, three KU football players took time to give back to the local community. Junior running back Devin Neal, senior linebacker Rich Miller and senior quarterback Jason Bean put together a toy and winter coat drive, in partnership with the Ballard Center, to [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Veterans across the capital city gathered for a special time of feasting- and mingling. On Monday, Lewis Toyota Topeka invited veterans from the local area to a holiday luncheon. Veterans of all ages gathered at the Museum of Kansas National Guard to share a meal and maybe make some new connections. Throughout [...]

KDOC reports at 2:45 p.m., 52-year-old Clifford Leon Evans did not return to the facility while serving his sentence at the Johnson County Work Release center.

Federal forecasters are shutting down dreams of a snowy Christmas this season for most of the U.S., according to a recent analysis from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka dad is desperately searching for answers after his son was struck by a passing vehicle in the early morning hours on Monday. KSNT 27 News spoke with Shawn Ward who said his son, 20-year-old Gustavo Ward, was injured around 7 a.m. on Dec. 18 after a truck hit him from [...]

The Kansas City season has not gone as smoothly as usual under Patrick Mahomes' lead, but the Chiefs still have a shot to win the AFC regular season.

Coal miners in North Dakota made an incredibly rare find earlier this year: a well-preserved, seven-foot-long tusk of an ancient mammoth.

What We’re Tracking Tonight, we may be able to briefly dip into the middle 20s as our winds begin to shift around to the south at 5-10mph. That cold start to the day tomorrow gives way to a rather windy day. We could see wind gusts around 30mph through the day tomorrow. Temperatures will climb [...]

Kansas City is getting a key piece to their offense back from injury this week.