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Lenexa police approve pay increases for officers
LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - Salary increases for city employees were recently approved in Lenexa. As a result, the Lenexa Police Department is the latest local police department to increase officer pay ranges. That follows the Independence Police Department and Kansas City Missouri Police Department. Each of those two departments announced...
Longtime Topeka hobby store to move locations
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dee and Mee Hobbies will be switching locations in September. The store, which focuses on selling RC vehicles, puzzles, arts and craft supplies and board games, is leaving Fairlawn Plaza after over 20 years in the shopping center. The new location will be will be on the northeast corner at 2253 SW […]
Arrest made after pursuit Monday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Monday at approximately 3:20 p.m., agents with the Department of Corrections Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigation (EAI) Task Force located a wanted subject, James M. Smith, 36, of Hutchinson, near 11th Ave and Severance Street. Before they were able to make contact, Smith left the area in a vehicle and fled from officers with Hutchinson Police Department. Officers did not pursue Smith at that time due to Smith’s history of fleeing from law enforcement.
Parsons man arrested on allegations of assault and kidnapping
PARSONS, Kan. — Police arrest a Parsons man after a woman says he assaulted her and held her against her will. Justin Schwark, 36, was arrested on allegations of aggravated domestic battery, aggravated kidnapping, and criminal threat. He posted the $15,000 bond before he could be booked in the...
Kansas man charged with embezzlement on Monday
(TOPEKA, Kan.) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United State's Attorney's Office in the District of Kansas announced that a Kansas man had been charged with embezzlement in Topeka on Monday, July 22, 2024. According to the DOJ, Matthew Waits, 39, from Topeka, was charged with one...
Topeka man dies after crashing into a tree in Shawnee County
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Sheriff’s deputies say they found the body of a 28-year-old Topeka man Sunday following a crash in Shawnee County. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office posted to social media Monday, July 22 of a crash that occurred around 3:15 a.m. on July 21 in the 3200 block of Southwest Auburn Road. Deputies […]
Sheriff’s office investigates discovery of body Monday morning southwest of Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A portion of S.W. Auburn Road just southwest of Topeka was shut down Monday morning as Shawnee County sheriff’s officials investigated the discovery of a body in that area. Crews had been called around 9:50 a.m. Monday to investigate a body that was reported to...
Army still targeting 2028 to finish cleanup at JoCo’s old Sunflower ammo plant site
Officials with the U.S. Army remain hopeful they can complete environmental cleanup at the old Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant site in De Soto by 2028. Whether that goal is met will be dependent, in large part, on whether federal funding continues to come through, Army officials said last Wednesday in a town hall in De Soto.
Why KU football players are 'excited' to play games on grass this fall
For the first time in a very long time, the Kansas football program will play more than half of its games on grass. The Jayhawks are set to play eight of their 12 regular-season games on grass surfaces this season. Between home games at Children's Mercy Park and Arrowhead Stadium, all six of KU's home contests will be played on grass. But, road games at Arizona State and BYU will also be played on grass.
KU football’s Neal, Robinson look to continue growing program in 2024
LAS VEGAS (KSNT) – Coming off its first bowl victory in over a decade, KU football is looking to keep the program trending upward in 2024. KU running back Devin Neal and defensive lineman Jereme Robinson spoke with 27 Sports Director Glenn Kinley in on-on-one interviews while at Big 12 football media days in Las […]
Barton college approves 5% increase to salary budget for 2025
As discussed at this month’s study session, the Barton Community College Board of Trustees approved an operational budget and published budget for the 2025 fiscal year at Monday’s regular meeting. The budget remains revenue neutral, keeping collected tax dollars the same as the year prior, estimated to garner $9,574,623 in taxes.
Topeka animal shelter no longer at max capacity
TOPEKA (KSNT)—As of July 22, 2024, the Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) is no longer at its maximum capacity. Helping Hands told us they have received 486 animals in the last 22 days. However, after announcing zero-dollar adoptions last week, 171 animals were adopted. 27 News spoke with Grace Clifton, the director of philosophy at […]
Kansas fugitive captured at hotel in Colorado due back in court
PUEBLO COUNTY — A wanted Kansas suspect captured at a motel in Colorado is scheduled to return to a Kansas courtroom on Monday. Ryan Antalek, 40, Wichita, is charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Xavier Worthy shows early signs for concern at Chiefs training camp
The Kansas City Chiefs hoisted their third Lombardi Trophy in five years with a victory in Super Bowl LVIII. The game cemented the franchise's place in history as the NFL's latest dynasty, but the 2023 campaign showed signs for concern. The Chiefs offense averaged 21.8 points per game during the...
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