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TopSports.news' Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County History: Men's No. 11-20
Seven Topeka Shawnee County Sports Hall of Famers, two current NFL players who continue to add to their legacy, and a baseball great who made his mark more than a century ago comprise men's picks No. 11 through 20 on TopSports.news' list of the Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County history.
Plea deal in connection to 14th Topeka homicide in 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man suspected of committing Topeka’s 14th homicide in 2023 took a plea deal with prosecutors, dismissing six of the seven charges filed. On Friday, Christopher Lamar Brown, 36, of Topeka pleaded guilty to an amended charge of voluntary manslaughter in connection to the April 17 shooting and killing of Sherman Coleman, Jr., 33, […]
Washburn University welcomes new degree this fall
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University is introducing a new forensic investigation sciences degree this fall. The new degree will allow students to study crime scene investigation, fingerprint and firearm work. Students will get hands-on experience, and have the opportunity to work directly alongside the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). Proffessor Kim Gerhardt-Whiddon with the University […]
Man, 32, arrested in connection with meth possession in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested in connection with methamphetamine possession and other offenses after a traffic stop late Thursday in East Topeka, authorities said. The arrested man was identified as Juan G. Almaraz-Garcia, 32. Officials said a Shawnee County sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a...
Topeka Police ask community for help solving car theft crimes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Thursday, the TPD took to social media to ask for public assistance in solving the crimes. According to police, this year the city has seen nearly 350 vehicle thefts and vehicle theft attempts. Police say of those vehicle thefts, 72 were Kia or Hyundai vehicles. The TPD recommended Kia and Hyundai […]
Topeka forecast to sweat through four straight days of 100-degree temperatures
Topekans will endure 100-degree heat Monday through Thursday, after having seen the temperature reach the century mark on two days so far this year, the National Weather Service predicts. The capital city will see high temperatures around 91 Saturday and 94 Sunday before the mercury tops out under sunny skies at 100 Monday, 102 Tuesday, 105 Wednesday and 102 Thursday, the weather service said in forecasts posted Friday on the website of its Topeka office. ...
Topeka church to host southern gospel concert
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka church is hosting a special southern gospel concert. East Side Baptist Church will welcome ‘The Lesters’ Saturday July 27, 5pm. Doors open at 4pm. Admission is free but a love offering will be taken. Concessions will be available.
What are ‘anti-photo’ license plate covers? Are they legal in Kansas?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Drivers attempting to avoid tolls and speeding cameras might get more than they bargained for after putting ‘anti-photo’ license plate covers on their vehicles. 27 News reached out to the Kansas Turnpike Authority about ‘anti-photo’ license plate covers that have been hitting the streets. According to KTA spokeswoman Rachel Bell, the KTA […]
Kansas Heatwave: Dangerous Conditions with Heat Index Nears 110 Next Week, Storm Threats
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents should prepare for a mix of severe heat and storm chances in the coming days. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports that southeast Kansas could see a few showers and storms today, with further storm chances across north-central Kansas this evening. According to...
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