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Shawnee County District Court temporarily affected by global electronics issue
An issue with some Kansas courts electronic systems and devices may temporarily impact the public's ability to access them, Shawnee County District Court administrator Lea Welch said Friday morning. The problem is not the result of a cybersecurity attack, Welch told The Capital-Journal. "The issue appears to have been caused...
Local law enforcement agencies reporting ‘technical difficulties’ Friday morning
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Local law enforcement agencies were reporting “technical difficulties” Friday morning. A Facebook post from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office stated around 6 a.m. Friday stated that the issues were taking place. According to the Facebook post, “The Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center is...
$500 bid put down for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction is extended
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Bidding remains open for Heartland Motorsports Park and surrounding properties this month in Shawnee County as a previous auction deadline is extended. The auction for Heartland Motorsports Park, lying south of the City of Topeka, will continue beyond the old deadline of 6 p.m. on July 17, according to the website of […]
Topeka law enforcement reporting technical difficulties
Update 7:31 a.m.: The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center is reporting technical issues in connection to the global cyber outage. “At this time our center is running normally. 911, non-emergency, and our internal operating systems are functioning appropriately,” the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center reported on social media. TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s […]
John Kyhnell charged in weekend murder in North Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County District Attorney’s office on Thursday announced it has filed charges against John Eric Kyhnell II in connection with a weekend homicide in North Topeka. Those charges include:. • Count 1: Murder in the First Degree -- Premeditation. • Count 2: Felon in...
KHP investigating semi crash on on-ramp from southbound K-4 to westbound I-470 in Shawnee County
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a semi on the on-ramp from southbound K-4 to westbound I-470 in Shawnee County. Kansas Highway Patrol indicated in their crash logs that around 3:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, a 2017 Western Star Semi was taking the curve to enter westbound I-470 when the left side tires went off the highway and the driver overcorrected and overturned.
Emergency water order ends in Douglas, Shawnee Counties
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Residents in rural parts of eastern Shawnee County and western Douglas County were being warned to limit water usage Tuesday. The Douglas County Rural Water District #3 issued a press release on July 16 on a local water emergency. The district reported it was unable to produce water due to the […]
TopSports.news' Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County History: Men's No. 51-60
The latest men's picks in TopSports.news' Shawnee County All-Time Top 100 range from a player who competed at the top level of professional tennis to a Major League baseball player who was teammates with legends "Shoeless Joe'' Jackson and Cy Young to local stars who made their mark in various other sports.
American Medical Response Celebrates 40 Years of Service in Shawnee County
To celebrate 40 years of dedicated service to Shawnee County, American Medical Response (AMR) Topeka is hosting an open house event at their operation headquarters. The event will include family activities, safety-related demonstrations and food trucks. The public and media are invited to attend. In the 40 years of service...
Shawnee Co. DA Kagay talks recent homicides, charging suspects
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay joined the 27 News Morning Show to discuss recent homicides and his office’s handling of cases. 27 News asked about the recent death of 9-year-old Zerick I. Ozuna who was allegedly killed at the hands of their mother, Shyla M. Goracke, 29. Kagay said that while it […]
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