Новости за 21.02.2026

What We’re Tracking A chilly start to the weekend with temperatures in the lower to middle 20s. Wind chills in the lower to middle teens. Snow continues to fall early this morning but should end a little before sunrise. Minimal accumulations are being noticed from these flurries. Most locations across northeast Kansas received a trace [...]

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) - The postseason is almost here. A thrilling Friday night across Northeast Kansas as many area teams prepare for Sub-State. Girls Topeka 58, Emporia 40 Silver Lake 68, St. Marys 31 Washburn Rural 40, Hayden 38 Highland Park 62, Sumner 11 Shawnee Heights 65, Turner 14 Holton 47, Sabetha 33 Perry-Lecompton 46, [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Vikings voyaged past Basehor-Linwood on Friday night. Seaman boys basketball secured the 60-43 win. At the half, the Vikings led 41-14, and put up a 29-point performance in the second to cruise to a 17-point win. The Vikings were led by KaeVon Bonner with 26 points, followed by Landon Wiltz with [...]

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - As the Olympic Games captivate audiences worldwide, a former Olympian in Manhattan is helping train the next generation of elite athletes. Ten years ago, at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Clive Pullen made history as Jamaica’s first male Olympic triple jumper in 44 years. “Coming from Jamaica, it's every kid's dream [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The classic Washburn Rural and Hayden girls duel didn't disappoint. The Junior Blues outlasted the Wildcats comeback efforts to snap a three game losing streak against Hayden in a 40-38 win. Washburn Rural held a two-point lead after the half. Hayden's Emberly Connell would steal the ball out of Maddie Vickery's hand [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - What a comeback for the Wildcats. The Hayden boys' basketball team overcame a 14-point deficit at home to take down Washburn Rural 53-49. It marked the Wildcats' first win over the Junior Blues since 2022. Connor Hanika led Hayden with 15 points in the win. Mason Becker scored 13, Kade Mitchell had [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Dean Smith Traveling Trophy will reside in Topeka for the next year. The Topeka boys' basketball team beat Emporia at home 73-69 to win the 'Dean Smith Game.' Emporia and Topeka play in the game annually named after legendary coach Dean Smith. He started his high school basketball career at Emporia [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Trojans are red hot. The Topeka girls basketball team won its 8th straight game Friday night, beating Emporia at home 58-40. Ahsieryrhuajh Rayton scored 20 for the Trojans in the win, while Trish Short added 13. Sasha Gotru had 10, and the Homecoming Queen Keimara Marshall had eight in the win. [...]

SILVER LAKE (KSNT) - Fly eagles fly. Silver Lake girls basketball grabbed a dominant win on senior night, 68-31 over St. Marys. The Eagles were led by Savanah Wende with 20 points, followed by Karys Deiter with 18. In the first half, Silver Lake would put up back-to-back 20 plus point performances to lead 48-20 [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka announced new details for emission reduction plans after being selected to receive grant money through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Director of Communications for Topeka Daniel Garrett announced a new project on Feb. 20 in a press release, that aims to enhance Americans with Disabilities [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County jury reached a verdict on Friday finding a man guilty of second-degree murder in a deadly shooting last year. Devin Miller, 30, was found guilty of the murder of Olivia Miller, 51 of Topeka, after a shooting on Feb. 7, 2025 at the 2700 block of SW Burnett Road in [...]

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department's Special Operations Unit and Violent Crimes Task Force, in cooperation with the FBI, and with the assistance of the Kansas Highway Patrol, arrested 20-year-old Yeanbraiker Yriarte-Valera.

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Eight Native Americans are featured in a new web video series that explain tribal history. The Kansas Historical Society announced in a social media post on Feb. 19. that it is hosting a new web video series titled, "Indigenous Voices," where people from Native American tribes across Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska discuss [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A representative with the Kansas Forest Service joined the 27 News Morning Show on Friday to chat about wildfire season. Shawna Hartman with the KFS joined 27 News on Feb. 20 to talk about wildfire season in 2026 and the impact that several recent large wildfires have had on the state this [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Calling all outdoor enthusiasts - a big event in Topeka this weekend will be showing off all sorts of equipment to get you outfitted for your next wild adventure. The Topeka Sportsman's Outfitter and Marine Boat, Fishing and Hunting show is now open at the Stormont Vail Events Center. Tyler Fritzsche joined [...]

Caleb Flynn, a former contestant on the reality TV show "American Idol," has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife in Ohio.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are asking for help from the public with locating a suspect believed to be involved in the shooting death of a Topeka teen last year. The Topeka Police Department announced in a press release on Feb. 20 that it is searching for 20-year-old Topeka resident Nassir T. Gill. Police are trying [...]

What We’re Tracking It was chilly all day today, with temperatures only getting into the upper 30s and lower 40s. The wind will calm down a bit, remain around 5mph gusting to about 10. Clouds will move in progressively as the night continues, and a slight chance of snow. Most looking at a trace to [...]