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Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in Tecumseh murder

Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in Tecumseh murder

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) — The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office said it made an arrest after a woman was found dead in Tecumseh last year. According to a release from deputy Abigail Christian, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation last November after finding 50-year-old Monica B. McKay dead in her home. Chandler trial in…MORE

Topeka Hardware Store restocks ahead of winter storm

Topeka Hardware Store restocks ahead of winter storm

TOPEKA (KSNT) – As northeast Kansas prepares for another round of heavy snow, some stores are still recovering from the first wave of customers. Tarwater Farm & Home Supply is doubling down on their winter equipment. The store had tons of customers buying things like shovels, road salt and heaters. What Kansas schools are closing…MORE

Kansas ranks among worst states to find love in the nation

Kansas ranks among worst states to find love in the nation

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A recent study found that Kansas ranks as one of the worst states in the nation to find love this year ahead of Valentine’s Day. Personal finance company WalletHub issued a report Tuesday ranking each state by a variety of different metrics to find out which ones are the best and worst…MORE

Man critically injured in Oakland shooting, suspect not located after standoff

Man critically injured in Oakland shooting, suspect not located after standoff

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man is in critical condition Tuesday following a shooting in the Oakland neighborhood. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) was notified of a shooting just before 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 11 in the area of Northeast Seward Avenue and Northeast Golden Avenue. City spokeswoman Rosie Nichols said in a press release that…MORE

City of Topeka releases snow plan ahead of winter storm

City of Topeka releases snow plan ahead of winter storm

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka is bracing for another round of severe winter weather this week which may lead to heavy accumulations of snow. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a press release that the city’s Public Works Department is monitoring the impending arrival of a winter storm the night of…MORE

Topeka 501 superintendent talks snow days ahead of winter storm

Topeka 501 superintendent talks snow days ahead of winter storm

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Public School Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson joined the 27 News morning show on Monday to talk about several topics, including how winter weather may impact the academic year. Anderson was asked about the district’s plan for snow days this semester. With some snow days already used due to a major winter…MORE

Deadly rollover crash in Pottawatomie Co.

Deadly rollover crash in Pottawatomie Co.

WESTMORELAND (KSNT) – A 74-year-old Oklahoma woman died in a rollover crash in Pottawatomie County on Tuesday. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) was called around 8 a.m. on Feb. 11 on reports of a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 99 near Westmoreland. First responders found a green 2006 Pontiac Solstice on its roof in…MORE

Oakland schools enter lockdown over shooting reports

Oakland schools enter lockdown over shooting reports

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police are responding to reports of a shooting in the Oakland neighborhood on Tuesday morning which prompted nearby schools to take action for the safety of students. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) was notified of a shooting just before 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 11 in the area of Northeast Seward Avenue…MORE