TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University has named its new head football coach to lead the Ichabods. Lori Hutchinson with Washburn University said in a press release on Nov. 26 that Zach Watkins will be leading the next era of the college’s football team. He is a former All-American linebacker and 11-year member of WU’s coaching…… MORE
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – For the first time since mid-October, both Jayhawk fans and Wildcat fans had football wins to celebrate. That – and a whole lot more KU and K-State content. Here’s what to expect: KU football wins its third-straight game against a top 20 team with a 37-21 win over No. 16 Colorado…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – K-State senior Brendan Mott capped his final game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium with a win on Saturday. A win, and his first-career interception on senior night. The senior defensive end snatched a ball out of the air against Cincinnati and returned it 16 yards to the Bearcat 6 yard line, setting…… MORE
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – High school football semifinals kicked off around Northeast Kansas on Friday night. The winners advance to the State Championship game of their class. 6AMANHATTAN 31DERBY 21 GARDNER EDGERTON 35BLUE VALLEY WEST 26 5AST. THOMAS AQUIINAS 24ST. JAMES 17 HAYS 25EISENHOWER 14 4ABISHOP MIEGE 48TONGANOXIE 13 ANDOVER CENTRAL 41BUHLER 14 3AHAYDEN 35WELLSVILLE…… MORE
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Kansas women’s basketball is pulling from the local talent pool for 2025. Brandon Schneider and the Jayhawks landed a commitment from five-star forward Jaliyah Davis on Tuesday. The 6-foot-2 standout made her commitment Tuesday afternoon at her high school, Blue Valley North. Davis, an Overland Park native, is a five-star recruit in…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn football will have a new head coach next season, the university announced Monday. Craig Schurig, who’s been at the helm for the past 22 seasons, wrapped up his career as head coach with Washburn’s final game against Northeastern State on Saturday. The Ichabods finished the 2024 season 3-8, and posted a…… MORE
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – Week three of high school football playoffs kicked off Friday night across northeast Kansas. NEMAHA CENTRAL 33OSAGE CITY 27 ROSSVILLE 42JACKSON HEIGHTS 38 PERRY-LECOMPTON 6HAYDEN 56 COUNCIL GROVE 31HUMBOLDT 8 SEAMAN 14EISENHOWER 44 CENTRALIA 46ST. MARY’S COLGAN 14 OSBORNE 8AXTELL 54 BURLINGAME 38FRANKFORT 46 WICHITA NORTHWEST 28MANHATTAN 49 BUHLER 28WAMEGO 14… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Washburn cricket team hosted their first competitive match Friday. The ‘NepaBods’ were up against the Avila Eagles for the second time this season to resolve their tie. Washburn’s Dean of Students, Teresa Clounch, spoke to 27 News on what this has meant for the university. TARC’s Winter Wonderland opening soon in…… MORE
ROSSVILLE (KSNT) – Rossville football is making a run in the 1A playoffs, and after starting the season 0-3, it’s been a story of resiliency. For one senior Dawg, the situation is similar. Donning football pads and a helmet hasn’t always been a given for Rossville senior Leo Wehrli. In the fall of 2022, Leo…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A one-of-a-kind banner will return home soon after a 50 year absence. After more than five decades, a unique piece of Kansas State Wildcat history will return Manhattan. Bobby Sloan, SVP and director of marketing at Outdoor Bank, told 27 News the banner was stolen decades ago from Ahearn Fieldhouse. Even though…… MORE
