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How do Topeka firefighters deal with freezing temperatures?

How do Topeka firefighters deal with freezing temperatures?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Four engine companies, one aerial company, one truck, two battalion chiefs and two investigators responded to a garage fire in Topeka on Tuesday amid freezing temperatures. Aside from the obvious with fire fighters getting extremely cold in these conditions, There’s a lot of challenges that they face when fighting the fire as…MORE

Topeka, KDOT shares plan for continued snow removal

Topeka, KDOT shares plan for continued snow removal

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Now that the snow has calmed down, residents in northeast Kansas might be wondering how you can expect the roads to be Wednesday for you morning commute. The good news is that the roads are nowhere near as bad as they were last month when we experienced a record snowfall. Still, you…MORE

Topeka FD shares issues about fighting fires in frigid conditions

Topeka FD shares issues about fighting fires in frigid conditions

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Fighting a fire in the cold is much different than during the warmer months, That’s because firefighters face several challenges under the freezing conditions. Aside from the obvious with fire fighters getting extremely cold in these conditions, There’s a lot of challenges that they face when fighting the fire as well. Crews…MORE

State offices reopen Wednesday after winter storm

State offices reopen Wednesday after winter storm

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering state offices to reopen Wednesday, Feb. 19. Kelly announced after the Shawnee County received snow Monday night into Tuesday, state offices in Shawnee County will reopen Wednesday, Feb. 19. The governor issued a Declaration of Inclement Weather for Tuesday, Feb. 18 looking out for state employees…MORE

Topeka, developer reach tentative deal on Lauren’s Bay

Topeka, developer reach tentative deal on Lauren’s Bay

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka is closer to completing a deal with a local housing developer that would pay off years of back taxes while creating some much needed housing. More than 15 years ago, the City of Topeka struck a deal with a now defunct developer to create a new housing development in the Auburn-Washburn…MORE

Romantic connection in Fort Riley soldier’s murder arrest

Romantic connection in Fort Riley soldier’s murder arrest

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – 27 News has obtained new information about the investigation into a deadly shooting in Junction City that police said involved a Fort Riley soldier. Geary County prosecutors have charged Jonathan M. Lee, 27, of Fort Riley, with first degree murder in the shooting of 22-year-old Carron D. Carter from early February.…MORE

Highway 75 snow plow crash injures 2 in Shawnee County

Highway 75 snow plow crash injures 2 in Shawnee County

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office (SNCO) deputies are responding to a reported crash on 75 Highway Tuesday. The SNCO announced on social media that deputies are responding to a two-vehicle crash that was first reported around 1:15 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the intersection of Highway 75 and Northwest 78th Street. At…MORE

Kansas Turnpike partially closes due to crashes

Kansas Turnpike partially closes due to crashes

LYON COUNTY (KSNT) – The Kansas Turnpike is partially closed Tuesday due to a large number of crashes. KanDrive, a website managed by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), announced the Kansas Turnpike/I-35 is closed to southbound traffic due to a high number of crashes in the area. Northbound traffic is still open but moving…MORE

Romantic twist in Fort Riley soldier’s murder arrest

Romantic twist in Fort Riley soldier’s murder arrest

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – 27 News has obtained new information about the investigation into a deadly shooting in Junction City that police said involved a Fort Riley soldier. Geary County prosecutors have charged Jonathan M. Lee, 27, of Fort Riley, with first degree murder in the shooting of 22-year-old Carron D. Carter from early February.…MORE

Shawnee Heights fire getting new HQ; among other massive upgrades

Shawnee Heights fire getting new HQ; among other massive upgrades

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – A local fire department is expanding. The Shawnee Heights Fire Department announced they’re building a new headquarters near 61st and Ratner Rd. in Berryton. New staff sign on to fill gaps in Emergency Communications Center in Shawnee County The fire district is also getting massive upgrades to its equipment. They say…MORE