Новости за 21.01.2026

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka firefighters saved three pets from a burning home on Tuesday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Kimberly Qualls said in a press release the Topeka Fire Department responded to a reported house fire around 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the 800 block of Southeast Rice Road. Firefighters arriving at the address found [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is monitoring the weather ahead of a forecasted arctic blast this weekend. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a statement on Jan. 21 that city workers are keeping an eye on the forecast and are preparing for the possibility of snow arriving in the coming days. [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Couples and families are invited to head to a local events center for a special ice skating opportunity at the start of February. The Stormont Vail Events Center is inviting people to stop by in early February to take part in the "Sweetheart Skate 2026" ahead of Valentine's Day. Two sessions will [...]

The shooting happened while agents were conducting immigration enforcement, local authorities said.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Geary County Schools Superintendent Reginald Eggleston joined the 27 News Morning Show on Thursday morning to discuss key initiatives underway in USD 475, including long-term student development goals and progress on the district’s new early childhood center. Eggleston highlighted the district’s “Portrait of a Graduate” initiative, which focuses on developing skills students [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The age of consent for marriages in Kansas may change soon if newly introduced legislation is approved by lawmakers. A bipartisan group of 14 representatives introduced a new bill on Jan. 20 that would set the age of consent for marriages in Kansas at 18 years of age. House Bill 2473 would [...]

Two teenagers are facing murder charges after investigators say they were involved in a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead and a 16-year-old with life-threatening injuries outside of a popular bar in Lawrence, Kansas, early Saturday morning

Organizers for Lawrence World Cup 2026 shared more details about transportation, safety and experiences to the city commission.

What We’re Tracking Starting this morning with temperatures much warmer with lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s. A northwest breeze is dropping wind chills down into the upper teens and lower 20s. The sky is mostly clear This afternoon, we continue our warmer trend with highs again in the upper 40s. The wind [...]

BOULDER, Co. (KSNT) - A win is a win. It wasn't pretty, but the No. 19 Jayhawks (14-5, 4-2 Big 12) outlasted Colorado (12-6, 2-4 Big 12) 75-69. The Jayhawks were without Bill Self who didn't make the trip to Colorado. Self went to Lawrence Memorial Hospital out of an "abundance of caution." Assistant coach [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - It was a dramatic race to the finish. The K-State Wildcats (10-9, 1-5 Big 12) snapped a five-game losing to clinch their first conference win over the Utah Utes (9-10, 1-5 Big 12), 81-78. P.J. Haggerty had a big night for the 'Cats scoring 34 points, 28 of those coming in the [...]

TUCSON, Az. (KSNT) - An important win for the Jayhawks. The Kansas women's basketball team (12-8, 2-6 Big 12) snapped a four-game losing streak in the desert, beating Arizona (10-8, 1-6 Big 12) 80-69. Kansas was on a mission, shooting over 55% from the floor and 47% from beyond the arc. The 'Hawks led by [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Former Kansas City Royals outfielder Carlos Beltrán is officially headed to Cooperstown. Beltrán was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday He began his career with the Royals after being drafted by the team in the 1995 MLB Draft. Beltrán made his major league debut with the Royals in 1998 and earned AL [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT)- The Washburn men's basketball team (18-0, 8-0 MIAA) remains atop the NABC Coaches Poll for the fifth straight week. Washburn went 2-0 last week with wins over Newman and Emporia State in the Turnpike Tussle. The No. 1 Ichabods are one of three teams in Division II basketball that are still undefeated alongside [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A west Topeka police chase ended with a car crashing in a local resident's front yard Tuesday. Topeka police officers were involved in a chase around 12:45 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the area of Southwest 17th Street and Southwest Wanamaker Road. Officers at the scene told 27 News the chase came [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local bank is celebrating 75 years in Kansas with a new look. Capitol Federal announced its insurance arm is now "Capitol Federal Insurance" on Tuesday, Jan. 20. It was previously called "Capitol Agency." Jake Snyder, director of Wealth Management, said insurance customers can expect the same great experience. "Adding new people [...]

What We’re Tracking Another mostly clear sky tonight with temperatures falling into the lower 20s for much of the area with a light northwest breeze. Wednesday, we continue our warmer trend with highs again in the upper 40s. The wind will be from the west at 10-15 mph. We cool back down for Thursday with [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - K-State has announced that head volleyball coach Jason Mansfield has been extended through the 2030 season, Athletic Director Gene Taylor announced on Tuesday. Mansfield led the Wildcats to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2021, making it to the second round of the tournament this season. “Coach Mansfield has done a tremendous [...]