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One in jail, one to be released after arrests in weekend homicide in North Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man who had been arrested in connection with a weekend homicide in North Topeka was to be released early Monday from the Shawnee County Jail, authorities said. Meanwhile, another man remained bars in connection with the slaying. Authorities told 13 NEWS that Steve Allen Devries...
Reported vandalism leaves Topeka store owners with heavy concerns
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Multiple businesses at the corner of Southwest 29th street and Wanamaker road were targets of vandalism over the weekend. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 13 the Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to a report of vandalism at CBD American Shaman, Vapor World and Batteries Plus Business Check. CBD American Shaman window’s […]
Topeka locals react to shooting at Trump rally
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Reaction from Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is reaching all over the country, including right here in Northeast Kansas. 27 News to people in Topeka and got their input on the deadly shooting. “It’s horrifying,” Topeka resident, Laura Ritz said. “Yeah, whether you’re for or against him or not, […]
A Kansas boy was found dead last month. Despite new transparency law, questions remain
“Zerick stood out of our tight-knit group of 2023-2024 third graders at Farley as a kind, curious, and creative boy. ... Zerick will be greatly missed,” a third-grade teacher wrote on social media.
Cirilla’s in Topeka vandalized, police investigating
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating reports of property damage at a local adult store in south Topeka Tuesday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols told 27 News in a written statement that officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were called around 1:30 a.m. on July 16 to Cirilla’s located at 3330 SW Topeka […]
Topeka man sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection to drug trafficking, illegal firearms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection to drug trafficking and illegal firearms. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of Kansas, a Topeka man was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16 to 300 months (25 years) in prison for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms.
Well-known Topekan shares insight regarding attempted assassination
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - While it is still unclear what motivated Saturday’s assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump, Dr. Walt Menninger suggest mental components have played a role in past attacks. ”I had the privilege of working with the Secret Service and I spent a decade working with...
Kansas deputy found crack cocaine during traffic stop
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations. Just after 10p.m. July 9, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop near 150th and Q Road in rural Jackson County on an Oldsmobile Regency for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. During...
Police identify north Topeka shooting victim
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are identifying the victim of a recent shooting that happened in north Topeka on Saturday. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) issued an updated press release on Sunday, July 14, identifying the shooting victim as Richard E. Hernandez, 47, of Topeka. As a result of the investigation, the TPD has two people […]
Kan. woman with forgery convictions stopped while cashing a check
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman with previous convictions of forgery on new forgery allegaions. On July 10, police responded to a reported fraudulent check at Azura Credit Union, 1129 S Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. The bank reported Tina...
Shawnee Co. deputy tickets driver going 116 mph
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Monday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office shared a ticket a driver received after being pulled over going 116 mph. On Sunday, Jul 14 a person driving a silver Dodge was clocked at 116 mph on I-70 near Auburn Road. The driver was given a ticket with a $360 fine and $108 […]
“It’s sadly common”: Local historian shares assassination history in America
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - “Heightened periods of political crisis tend to result in political violence,” said Washburn University Department of History professor & chair Dr. Thomas Prasch. Washburn University’s Dr. Thomas Prasch says the attempt on former president Donald Trump’s life is far too common for political leaders....
House fire in east Topeka causes $20,000 in damage
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A house fire in Topeka caused an estimated $24,000 in damage on Monday morning. At 1:15 a.m. on July 15, the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) responded to the 600 block of SE 12th St. for reports of a house fire. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from a […]
USPS now accepts fingerprints for FBI gun purchase denials
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The FBI is teaming up with the USPS to help out people trying to buy guns with a new fingerprinting service. The FBI announced in a press release on July 15 that it is partnering up with the USPS to help people who have registered with the Identity History Summary Check (IdHSC) […]
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