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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, […]
KC comedian starts new endeavor with Johnson County food truck
Jake Triplett has made a career out of making people happy for the past several years. Between touring as a standup comedian, podcasting and creating YouTube content, he’s used to giving people a laugh. With his newest business endeavor, he’s hoping to make people smile, albeit in a different way — by handing them a fruity treat.
Game wardens: Animals are 'too occupied to watch' TV left in Kansas wildlife area
FALL RIVER, Kan. (KAKE) - Kansas game wardens say a flatscreen television was left at a wildlife area and Greenwood County, and they're hoping the owner comes forward to claim it. The state Department of Wildlife and Parks said on its Game Wardens Facebook page that the TV was found...
Eighteen Barton Athletic Teams Garner NJCAA Academic Honors
GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) – Eighteen athletic teams within Barton Community College were recognized recently by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in announcing its 2023-24 Academic Teams of the Year achievements. Compiling a cumulative 3.24 GPA across Barton’s twenty-two athletic teams reporting to the NJCAA list, twelve...
SWMC's Dr. Knudsen reaches monumental milestone of more than 22,000 babies delivered
The community of Liberal is celebrating an extraordinary achievement by one of its most dedicated and beloved healthcare professionals, Dr. Dennis Knudsen. As of July 2024, Dr. Knudsen has delivered over 22,000 babies, a number that surpasses the population of Liberal itself. “We are so fortunate to have such a...
Victoria basketball to host 3 on 3 basketball tournament
Victoria girls basketball will be hosting a 3v3 tournament as part of Herzogfest activities on Aug. 10 in Victoria. Play will start at 10 a.m. at the courts next to the elementary school. Cost will be $15 per person with a minimum of three games. Teams from surrounding areas are...
Fort Riley’s Trooper Access Control Point Will Remain Closed
Trooper Access Control Point, which provides one of the access points to Junction City from Fort Riley, has been closed for construction and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley have determined that the Trooper Access Control Point (ACP) will not reopen at...
Kansas makes the cut for four-star wing Tounde Yessoufou
Four-star prospect Tounde Yessoufou included Kansas in his top group on Wednesday. The Jayhawks remain in the hunt for the versatile wing and are in his top 10 schools along with Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Kentucky, Tennessee, UCLA, UConn, USC and Washington. So far, he has taken official visits to Arizona, USC and Washington.
K-State Agriculture Today: 1733 – Possible Grain Market Outcomes…Heat in Kansas
00:01:05 – Grain Market Scenarios: K-State grain economist, Dan O’Brien, kicks off today’s show with this week’s grain market outlook. Dan talks through scenarios he has for a few Kansas crops as we look forward. 00:12:05 – Leaky Gut and Sudden Calf Death: The Beef Cattle...
$25 Midway Wristband sale on July 30 for the Kansas State Fair
Looking for unlimited rides during your visit to the Kansas State Fair? The Midway Wristband is the way to go. The Midway Wristband which provides unlimited rides for one person for one Wristband Day during the Kansas State Fair. While the regular price is $35 starting September 1, there is a flash sale taking place on Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. where the wristbands will be just $25.
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 […]
18-year-old arrested in shooting that wounded 4 teens
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in a shooting that wounded four other teens in the 2300 block of E. Murdock on July 11. Sedgwick County Jail booking reports show Travon Johnson was arrested for the shooting. His charges include aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.
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