TECUMSEH (KSNT) – New information has come to light in the case against a Tecumseh man accused of killing his wife in late 2024. Investigators believe he used a GPS tracker, hidden cameras and microphones to stalk her in the days leading up to her death. 27 News obtained court documents detailing the evidence Shawnee County…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – City officials report a homeless person was injured during a camp cleanup on Tuesday, bringing a halt to operations in the area. Dan Garrett, spokesman for the City of Topeka, said in a press release that city workers were clearing a homeless camp along the Kansas River just north of the Sardou…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – In the middle of his trial, one of two people arrested for a Topeka kidnapping and murder decided to admit to the crime. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced in a press release that on March 4 Devonta B. Miller entered a plea agreement for the killing of Kristy A. Craig-Rodriguez…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – City officials report a homeless person was injured during a camp cleanup on Tuesday, bringing a halt to operations in the area. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka said city workers were clearing a homeless camp along the Kansas River just north of the Sardou Bridge around 11 a.m. on Tuesday,…… MORE
LAKIN, Kan. (KSNW) — U.S. Highway 50 has been shut down in southwest Kansas. The Kansas Department of Transportation says high wind speeds and blowing dust are lowering visibility and contributing to multiple crashes. The highway is shut down between Lakin and 2 miles east of Deerfield in Kearney County. Liberal International Pancake Day Race…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State health officials in Kansas have issued a warning to healthcare providers this week as measles cases climb across the nation. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued an alert on Monday, March 3 regarding cases of measles which are being reported in several states. Citing a report from the…… MORE
FORT RILEY (KSNT) – Additional personnel based out of a Kansas Army post are heading to the southern border to help enforce security between the U.S. and Mexico. U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) announced on Saturday, March 1 that more troops are moving south to enhance border security operations. This includes members of Fort Riley’s 19th…… MORE
Update 11:50 a.m.: Both Evergy and Free State Electric report that the power outages have been resolved. EMPORIA (KSNT) – Some Evergy and FreeState Electric customers in northeast Kansas are without power Tuesday morning. According to the Evergy Outage Map, more than 700 customers are being impacted by a power outage east of Emporia in…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks & Recreation (SCP+R) announced on Tuesday that the Gage Park mini-train will be opening to the public later this month. The mini-train and carousel at Gage Park will be opening on March 15 and will be open through March 23. SCP+R said the attractions will be open on weekends…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Law enforcement and agents with the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) seized assets belonging to two northeast Kansas Mexican restaurants recently for failure to pay thousands in taxes. Aubrey Challquist with KDOR provided 27 News with two press releases on Monday, March 3 regarding two business seizure operations that occurred at 10…… MORE
